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When passing a motorcycle traveling in your lane on a multi-lane roadway, a motor vehicle driver is legally permitted to share the same lane side-by-side with the motorcycle provided there is at least three feet of lateral clearance between the vehicles.

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False. Motor vehicle drivers must never attempt to share a travel lane side-by-side with a motorcycle; passing requires changing completely into an adjacent lane.
Motorcycles are entitled to the full use of a traffic lane. Drivers of motor vehicles must treat a motorcycle as a full-sized vehicle and pass only by changing completely into an adjacent lane.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the lane entitlement granted to motorcycles under traffic safety regulations.
Motorcycles are legally entitled to use the full width of their travel lane.
Full lane entitlement ensures motorcyclists have adequate space to execute emergency maneuvers and avoid roadway hazards like oil slicks, potholes, or debris.
2
Evaluate the legality of passing a motorcycle within its occupied lane.
Sharing a single travel lane side-by-side with a motorcycle is strictly prohibited for motor vehicles regardless of perceived lateral space.
Attempting to squeeze past a motorcycle in the same lane drastically reduces safe maneuvering room and creates severe collision risks.

Key Concept

Motorcycle Full Lane Entitlement and Passing Rules
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