How should you observe the road while riding your motorcycle, if you intend to enter the traffic lane on your left?

Explanation

Correct answer: By looking into the left mirror, and if necessary, turning your head.

Observing the road using only mirrors is insufficient, as they do not eliminate the blind spot – an area not visible to the driver. To ensure that a lane change manoeuvre is completely safe, it is also necessary to check the space to the side of the vehicle with a brief turn of the head. This procedure is crucial for avoiding a collision with a vehicle travelling in an adjacent lane.

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