This is a good one - send it around!
-Joey
QUICK TIPS:
Ten Things All Car & Truck Drivers Should Know About Motorcycles -
from www.msf-usa.org
1. There are a lot more cars and trucks than motorcycles on the road,
and some drivers don't "recognize" a motorcycle; they ignore it
(usually unintentionally). Look for motorcycles, especially when
checking traffic at an intersection.
2. Because of its small size, a motorcycle may look farther away than
it is. It may also be difficult to judge a motorcycle’s speed. When
checking traffic to turn at an intersection or into (or out of) a
driveway, predict a motorcycle is closer than it looks.
3. Because of its small size, a motorcycle can be easily hidden in a
car’s blind spots (door/roof pillars) or masked by objects or
backgrounds outside a car (bushes, fences, bridges, etc). Take an
extra moment to thoroughly check traffic, whether you're changing
lanes or turning at intersections.
4. Because of its small size a motorcycle may seem to be moving faster
than it really is. Don't assume all motorcyclists are speed demons.
5. Motorcyclists often slow by downshifting or merely rolling off the
throttle, thus not activating the brake light. Allow more following
distance, say 3 or 4 seconds. At intersections, predict
a motorcyclist may slow down without visual warning.
6. Turn signals on a motorcycle usually are not self-canceling, thus
some riders, (especially beginners) sometimes forget to turn them off
after a turn or lane change. Make sure a motorcycle's signal is for
real.
7. Motorcyclists often adjust position within a lane to be seen more
easily and to minimize the effects of road debris, passing vehicles,
and wind. Understand that motorcyclists adjust lane position for a
purpose, not to be reckless or show off or to allow you to share the
lane with them.
8. Maneuverability is one of a motorcycle's better characteristics,
especially at slower speeds and with good road conditions, but don't
expect a motorcyclist to always be able to dodge out of the way.
9. Stopping distance for motorcycles is nearly the same as for cars,
but slippery pavement makes stopping quickly difficult. Allow more
following distance behind a motorcycle because it can't always stop
"on a dime."
10. When a motorcycle is in motion, don't think of it as motorcycle;
think of it as a person.
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