Look Twice – Save a Life
Motorcycle & Bicycle Awareness
- Always watch for cyclists and motorcycles, especially at intersections.
- Do not crowd a cyclist. Give them ample room in case they need to maneuver potholes or other obstacles.
- The small profile of a motorcycle makes it difficult to judge their speed and distance. Assume that a motorcycle is closer than it appears.
- Cyclists can easily get lost in a vehicle’s blind spot. Look twice before changing lanes or turning at intersections.
- If passing a cyclist, proceed with extra caution and allow ample space between your vehicle and the bike.
- Motorcycles often slow down by shifting or letting off the throttle, and as a result, brake lights are not a good indicator of deceleration. Allow more following distance as they may slow without visual warning.
- Be aware that turn signals on motorcycles often do not cancel on their own and maybe left on accidentally.
The most common reason for a motorcycle fatality is a driver making a left-hand turn when the motorcycle is either:
- Going straight through an intersection;
- Passing the car; or
- Trying to overtake another car.
Share the Road – We all have a right to be on the road and to be safe.