You found this info in an article written for a California newspaper. Interesting enough you only copy and pasted what would appear to support your argument. You didn't bother to mention the study was done in 1981. Twenty Five years ago when less bikes were on the road. BTW Overheating and going up 5 degrees is two totally different things. Florida LAW says....
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316.209 f.s.
Score: 91.99%
Abstract: (1) All motorcycles are entitled to full use of a lane and no motor vehicle shall be driven in such manner as to deprive any motorcycle of the full use of a lane. This subsection shall not apply to motorcycles operated two abreast in a single lane. (3)
No person shall operate a motorcycle between lanes of traffic or between adjacent lines or rows of vehicles.
Oh and D.O.T. states
LANE SHARING
Cars and motorcycles need a full lane to operate safely. Lane sharing is usually prohibited.
Riding between rows of stopped or moving cars in the same lane can leave you vulnerable to the unexpected. A hand could come out of a window; a door could open; a car could turn suddenly. Discourage lane sharing by others. Keep a center-portion position whenever drivers might be tempted to squeeze by you. Drivers are most tempted to do this:
- In heavy, bumper-to-bumper traffic.
- When they want to pass you.
- When you are preparing to turn at an intersection.
- When you are getting in an exit lane or leaving a highway.
BTW when you get a bike and ride a bike other then every now and then and AFTER you get your endorsement and take the course required to get your Motorcycle licence, come talk to me. Ahhh and heres you sign........