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Motorcycle Safety is the focus for July

Motorcycles are less stable and less visible than cars and often
have high performance capabilities. When motorcycles crash, their
riders lack the protection of an enclosed vehicle, so they are more
likely to get injured or killed.
Sharing the road and driving safely is the key to reducing
collisions. Drivers need to be cautious around motorcycles and give
them the space they need, and motorcycle riders should make sure
that the other drivers can see them.
For
motorcycle operators:
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Stay out of blind spots! Make sure other drivers see you.
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Be alert at intersections. Make eye contact with other
drivers/riders before making your move.
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Protect yourself with the right gear and an approved motorcycle
helmet.
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When it comes to other drivers, your speed can be easily
misjudged.
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Ride defensively and make every effort to enhance your
visibility.
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Be
aware of what is going on behind you to avoid deadly rear end
collisions.
For
drivers of other vehicles:
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Share the road – look twice for motorcyclists at intersections
or when changing lanes.
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Never underestimate the speed of a motorcycle. Their size makes
their speed deceptive.
For
more information on motorcycle safety, click on this
link.
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on this
link
to see the Asphalt Jungle video.
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on this
link
to hear the Rush Hour Radio spot.
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on this
link
to hear the Road Rash spots |