Practice question

Why are painted lane lines and crosswalks especially slippery on a motorcycle when wet?

  1. Paint absorbs water and makes tires sticky
  2. Paint has lower coefficient of friction than asphalt, especially when wet, so tires can slide on it
  3. Paint is the same as asphalt for traction
  4. Only old paint is slippery

Answer: B — Paint has lower coefficient of friction than asphalt, especially when wet, so tires can slide on it

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