May is Motorcylce Safety Month

 Tips for drivers to help keep motorcyclists safe on our roadways.

      ·     Remember, a motorcycle is a vehicle with all of the rights and privileges of any other motor vehicle.

·     Always allow a motorcyclist the full lane width—never try to share a lane.

·     Perform a visual check for motorcycles by checking mirrors and blind spots before entering or exiting a lane of traffic, and at intersections.

·     Always signal your intentions before changing lanes or merging with traffic.

·     Don’t be fooled by a flashing turn signal on a mo­torcycle – motorcycle signals are often not self-canceling and riders sometimes forget to turn them off. Wait to be sure the motorcycle is going to turn before you proceed.

·     Allow more following distance - three or four sec­onds - when behind a motorcycle so the motorcyclist has enough time to maneuver or stop in an emer­gency.

·     Never tailgate. In dry conditions, motorcycles can stop more quickly than cars.

·     Never drive while distracted.  

Source: nhsta.gov