A motorcycle is not equally visible from every angle. From the side, it can be hidden by car pillars, trailers, larger vehicles or a short moment in a driver’s blind spot. That makes lane position as important as having the lights on.
Safe side clearance gives more time to react if a nearby vehicle changes lane or a door opens. It also helps the rider keep a stable path instead of searching for an escape line at the last moment.
SAAQ visibility guidance reminds riders to think about what others can see. If a rider stays for too long where a driver must turn their head or rely on the edge of a mirror, risk rises even in calm traffic.
In practice, this means choosing a readable lane position, avoiding tight riding beside a row of cars and signalling clearly before every move. Visibility is not one action; it is a series of small decisions through the whole ride.