In most states, traffic is a test of patience for motorcycle riders who try to obey the law. Why sit behind a long line of cars when there's more than enough room for you to ride between the vehicles?

When a motorcycle roars up between you and another car, it's called "lane splitting." In California, it's not yet mentioned in the vehicle code, but this is close to becoming the first state to make ...

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