Motorcycle Lane Positioning When riding a motorcycle it’s important to choose a part of the lane to ride in. Most traffic lanes are 12 ft wide. So as motorcyclists we should divide the lane into three four-foot sections. Lets take a lane and look at what a right toms shoes, middle, and left lane position offers. Left of the lane- In general the left third of the lane is the best position for a motorcyclist. The left third gives the rider the best view. You can see what’s happening in your lane and you can also see opposing traffic .The left side of the lane also keeps you away from oil and other potentially hazardous fluids and will make you most visible to other motorists. The left third also offers numerous escape routes because there is paved road on each side of you. Middle...