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1. The #1 reason bikers crash is because motorists don’t see them.
That’s it. Not because bikers are hotheaded and aggressive. Not because they’re on two wheels instead of four. But because motorists often can’t spot a biker.
2. Bikers can easily disappear in your blind spots.
The only way to prevent this is to always be aware of traffic all around you and to look twice before changing lanes or turning at intersections.
3. Bikers may be closer than they appear.
They are smaller than cars, so it’s difficult to judge their speed or how far away they are. A good rule of thumb when seeing a motorcycle: Assume that the bike is closer than it looks.
4. Bikers don’t always use their brakes to slow down.
Sometimes it is safer for a biker to downshift than apply brakes to slow down. When a biker downshifts to brake, there will be no red brake light to alert you. So always allow yourself a little more following distance when behind a bike.
5. Bikers use all of the lane to be safe, not reckless.
When you see a biker adjust lane position, they’re not showing off or inviting you to share the lane with them. They are reacting to road debris, wind, or to be better seen by other vehicles.
6. A biker’s turn signal doesn’t always click off automatically like yours does.
Some riders might forget to manually turn their turn signal off. So remember to make sure a biker’s turn signal is for real.
7. Don’t expect that a biker can get out of your way.
Motorcycles are highly maneuverable at slow speeds with good road conditions, but it’s always beller to not put them to the test.
8. Bikers have a hard time stopping quickly on wet roads.
Allow for more follOWing distance when behind a bike.
9, Bikers are people like you.
They could be your family, friends or neighbors. Only they don’t have seat belts or airbags to protect them.
10. Hitting a biker will be something you regret.
80% of motorcycle accidents result in injury or death. They could be prevented if all of us just paid a little more attention while driving.
Source: Motorcycle Satety Foundation
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