Because you are blocking the cars in your lane. Notice you are on the side of the lane where a car would pass you if they could. Visibility is very important. Cars rarely hit what they see. Also left turns are very dangerous most accidents on motorcycles involve left turns. Cars underestimates how fast you’re going or how far you are.
When you stop you also stop in a blocking position, you angle your bike so it is not parallel to the road. You take up more space, you are more visible.
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