| Author | Message | ||
     Glitch |
May Proclaimed Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month Ø Remember the motorcycle is a vehicle with all of the rights and privileges of any other motor vehicle on the roadway. Always allow a motorcyclist the full lane width—never try to share a lane; Ø Always make a visual check for motorcycles by checking mirrors and blind spots before entering or leaving a lane of traffic and at intersections; Ø Always signal your intentions before changing lanes or merging with traffic; Ø 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; Ø Remember that road conditions which are minor annoyances to passenger vehicles pose major hazards to motorcyclists; Ø Allow more following distance, three or four seconds, when following a motorcycle, so the motorcyclist has enough time to maneuver or stop in an emergency. And don’t tailgate. In dry conditions, motorcycles can stop more quickly than cars. | ||
| Swordsman |
How appropriate then that I begin my MSF course on May 3rd! ~SM | ||
| Rotzaruck |
Maybe that's why I've been hearing a lot of "watch for motorcycle" announcements on the radio. It's pretty good, delivers a good message, I just hope folks are listening. Rotzaruck!!!! | ||
| Diablobrian |
Outstanding. The only bumper sticker on my car is a "Look twice save a life - motorcycles are everywhere" They are available free at : http://groups.msn.com/LookTwiceSaveALifeMotorcycle sAreEverywhere/welcometolance39spage.msnw or for purchase at : http://www.lightningcustoms.com/motorcyclesafety.h tml |
