You’ve probably passed by or been passed by many different motorcycles and cars, but do you know how the two can safely coexist? Here are three reasons you should be extra careful on the road today:
1. Motorcycle Sales are On the Rise
There are more motorcycles on the road today than there have been ever before. The Bureau of Transportation reports that motorcycle sales have steadily climbed over the past decade and show no signs of stopping any time soon. Because of that, interactions between motorcycles and other vehicles are also on the rise and every driver needs to understand how to deal with this. For example…
2. Drivers, Be Aware
No matter how many custom motorcycle accessories a cyclist may have with safety lights and so on, you must take extra care to be aware of when there is a cyclist near you. Most vehicles, especially large ones, have some sort of blind spot in which motorcycles would be very difficult or even impossible to see. No amount of custom motorcycle accessories can change that, so every driver should compensate for that by staying aware and driving extra safe around the smaller, less protected drivers!
3. Motorcyclists, Be Considerate
For their part, motorcyclists can also try to drive safer around other vehicles. of course they can always carry some motorcycle accessory to increase their visibility or go through some other motorcycle customization to make their bike safer, but at the end of the day it is good driving and not motorcycle parts and accessories that make bikers safe. Bikers can avoid tailgating and make their best effort to stay out of other vehicle’s blind spots. Remember that those vehicles can’t always see you, so keep them at a safe distance! How will you drive safer around other vehicles?