A motorcycle is not as wide as a car: Question A motorcycle is not as wide as a car: Answers But still needs a full lane width to operate safely. And can share a lane with a car for short distances. And is required to share a lane with a car if traffic is congested. And can ride on the shoulder if the traffic lanes are crowded. Explanation Despite their small size, motorcycles still need a full lane width to operate safely. Lane sharing is generally prohibited. This questions appears in the following tests: Connecticut Motorcycle Practice Test 15