Passing and being passed when riding a motorcycle is not much different than when driving a car. However:

While the basic techniques for safely passing and being passed are the same as when driving a car, visibility is more critical when riding a motorcycle. The smaller size of a motorcycle makes it easier for you to disappear into another vehicle's blind spot, or for the driver to fail to notice you even if they are able to see you.

• A motorcycle's visibility is more critical than that of a car.
• A motorcycle's visibility is not as important as that of a car.
• Passing should be done on the shoulder instead of on the main roadway.
• It is critical to make eye contact with the other driver when riding a motorcycle.