Video transcript for Riding through a T intersection, road on left - Part 2. - Street/Naked Riding through a T intersection, road on left - Part 2. - Street/Naked

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(Drone footage of motorcycle riding behind car. View changes to close up of back of bike following car. Text appears on bottom of screen “Select the correct road position to see and be seen.” View changes to motorcyclists perspective following car. Text disappears.)

Person one: Let’s see how it works in practice. The ideal road position is usually in the car’s right wheel track. This gives the best view ahead to scan for other traffic, pedestrians and hazards.

(View changes to be in front of car, car and bike drive into camera, oncoming car indicates to turn into side street. Text appears “Make sure to create enough time and space to react to hazards.” Text disappears. View  changes to back of bike, car in front of bike indicates left bike moves to the left side of the lane, car turns left and bike moves back to the right. Oncoming car waiting to turn right. View changes to close up of motorcyclist riding.)

As you approach the intersection, keep a slightly longer than normal following distance between you and the car in front, so you have time to react if something unexpected happens. Move over to the left wheel track. This helps you see further into the intersection on the left and helps avoid being obscured by the car in front. And then move back to the right wheel track. Do not overtake the vehicle turning left until you’re sure the road ahead is clear.

Keep scanning ahead for other road users, pedestrians and hazards. Be vigilant but stay relaxed: with the right technique, you’ve got this.

(Drone footage of the car in front of the bike turning left, and the bike riding straight through intersection. Text on screen “Remember… staying wide and being aware of you surroundings will give you the best chance of being seen and allow you time to react.”

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