MSF (Motorcycle Safety Foundation) Rider's Course Practice Test

Convex mirrors are typically used on motorcycles to provide a wider field of view, allowing riders to see more of the road behind them. The convex shape of the mirror allows for a larger area to be visible, which can help riders identify vehicles in adjacent lanes or approaching from behind. Additionally, the convex shape makes objects appear smaller and farther away than they actually are, which helps prevent misjudging the distance and aids in making safer lane changes or maneuvers. This is why the correct answer is D. Option A, showing traffic farther away, could be misleading because convex mirrors make objects appear farther than they actually are. Option B, magnifying the view of the rear, is not the primary purpose of convex mirrors on motorcycles. Option C, eliminating blind spots, is incorrect because although convex mirrors can help reduce blind spots, they do not completely eliminate them.