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Can painted road markings affect grip?

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Yes, they can reduce it, especially when wet.

Yes. Painted markings can provide less grip than nearby pavement, especially when wet; not every marking material behaves identically. On a moped, anticipate crossing them and avoid abrupt braking, acceleration or lean on them. Do not swerve dangerously to miss them or ignore a marked crossing. If you must cross them, do so smoothly and under control; avoiding a marking cannot guarantee preventing every skid.

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  • Yes, they can reduce it, especially when wet.

  • Yes, they always improve grip in rain.

  • No, they can never affect grip.

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