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STAGGERED motorcycles are considered to be
in a "virtual" lane of their
own, which means that there is a two-second interval between
motorcycles in
a direct line. This group riding technique requires all
participants to
constantly ANTICIPATE an EMERGENCY.
A safe lane
position is defined as riding immediately to the right or left
of lane centre. This will keep the riders just off the centre
oil stain,
while maintaining the staggered formation, distance between
riders and
other obstacles, and providing necessary lane.
TRAFFIC LANES
The
when: the traffic flow appears to be most consistent with
the speed of the
group (using lane changes only when necessary to pass slower
traffic or to
avoid a hazardous condition); and to avoid blocking faster
surrounding
traffic.
On dual
Carriageways and Motorways, the group will normally travel in
the “SLOW” lane, allowing faster traffic to pass to right;
except when
passing slower
traffic on the left.
LANE CHANGES
AND PASSING
On a
multi-lane highway, the double row staggered formation will normally
be maintained.
The
change. All riders
will hold their positions and pass the signal to the rear.
The
protecting the lane for the group, and allowing the
see that the lane is clear and protected.
We then
change lanes using the “follow the leader “ approach.
The Lead
Road Captain
will change lanes first followed by all other riders moving from
the front to the rear of the group.
NOTE: NOBODY, except the Tail End
Charlie, is to change lanes before the
Lead Road Captain. ALWAYS make a HEAD CHECK before you begin
the
lane change, and maintain safe distances.