Motorcycles are common in most parts of the United States, but due to seasonal and atmospheric changes, they aren’t an everyday mode of transportation. Here’s a list of ten safety tips for drivers to keep in mind when motorcycles may be present.

• Double check that you aren’t missing a motorcycle because you aren’t used to them.

• Motorcycles are small and can hide in blind spots and blend into the background due to their low profile.

• Because they differ from what most drivers are used to, it can be hard to judge speed and distance of an approaching motorcycle. Proceed with caution.

• Motorcycles often downshift and coast when slowing. Allow extra stopping room.

• Because of their smaller size motorcycles can move around their lane. Be aware that this movement does not always indicate a lane shift.

• Riders may forget to turn off their signals. Be safe and double-check.

• Don’t rely on motorcyclists to be the better drivers.

• Despite being lighter, motorcycles have about the same stopping distance as cars. Keep that in mind when following.

• Treat every motorcyclist as if they were a personal friend.

• The guilt of killing a motorcyclist never fades.

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