Did you know in 2011, 1,998 motorcyclists were involved in fatal crashes with another vehicle? And in 38% of those crashes the other vehicle was turning left while the motorcycle was going straight, passing or overtaking?
Motorcycle safety is not just for motorcyclists. It is about all motorists. It is about sharing the road and looking twice.
Here are some tips from the National Safety Council on how both motorists and motorcyclists can stay safe on the road:
Motorists
• Allow greater following distance behind a motorcycle.
• Be extra cautious in intersections. Most crashes occur when a motorist fails to see a motorcyclist and turns left in front of a motorcycle.
• Give a motorcycle the full lane width – never try to share a lane.
Motorcyclists
• Avoid riding in poor weather conditions.
• Position motorcycle in lane where you will be out of a motorist's blind spot.
• Use turn signals for every turn or lane change.
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