Smart choices prevent crashes.
Always ride responsibly by never riding impaired or distracted, obeying speed limits and staying within your skill level, increasing your visibility while using proper lane positioning, and approaching intersections with caution. For more tips, learn more about safe riding and pre-ride checks.
Speeding and impairment are leading contributors to serious motorcycle crashes. Riders should stay alert, ride within their skill level, and scan ahead for hazards, especially at intersections and during lane changes.
Increase visibility by using headlights, wearing reflective gear, and positioning yourself where you can be seen. Before every ride, perform a quick inspection of tires, brakes, lights, and signals to help prevent mechanical failures.
Learn more:
Motorcycle Safety Foundation Riding Tips
NHTSA Motorcycle Safety Guidance
MSF Pre-Ride Inspection Checklist
Many motorcycle crashes occur when drivers fail to see a rider, particularly at intersections or when turning left across traffic. Motorcycles are smaller and can appear farther away than they are.
Drivers should look twice, check blind spots before changing lanes, allow motorcycles full lane use, and provide additional following distance.
Learn more:
Tips for Sharing the Road with Motorcycles
Learn More About Driver Awareness
