Tips For Drivers: Safety Around Motorcycles
Drive Safely Near Motorcycles With These Tips
As the weather has warmed over the summer, you have probably found yourself driving with your windows down more and more frequently. It is no surprise, then, that motorcyclists—who get all of that fresh air and then some—also take to the roads over the summer.
To help drivers better share the road with their two-wheeled friends, here are a few safety tips to use around motorcycles.
- Look Twice: If you are turning left, you should always check for traffic. With a motorcycle, though, your eye might not immediately pick up the smaller shape. In fact, a car turning in front of a motorcycle is the leading cause of fatal motorcycle accidents. Make sure you double-check before you turn and look specifically for bikers.
- Leave Space: No, the motorcycle swerving in front of you is not driving recklessly. In fact, he or she may be avoiding potholes and consequent accidents! Give motorcyclists plenty of space to navigate the road in front of you.
- Learn Awareness: If no one in your family rides a motorcycle, these vehicles may be a blip on your radar. The problem is that decreased awareness of and care around motorcycles increases their danger out on the road. To protect your fellow travelers, get in the habit of always looking for motorcycles and driving with extra caution around them.
We hope this ride helps us all share the road a little more safely this month! For all of your auto insurance and motorcycle insurance needs in Pasadena and the neighboring California cities, contact Massive Insurance! We want to help protect everyone out on the road and are here to lend our expert services to you.