May is Motorcyle Awareness Month
May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month in BC. Last year 1,600 motorcyclists were injured in 2,600 crashes in BC. Learn how to help motorcyclists stay safe #sharetheroadBC: http://ow.ly/vzeH30bgV36 Motorcycles OK
Tips for riders:
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Wear all the gear, all the time: This includes a helmet that meets DOT, Snell or ECE safety standards and safety gear designed for riding. In all weather conditions, wearing proper motorcycle safety gear is key to reducing the severity of injuries in the event of a crash.
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Be bright and visible: Protect yourself and your passengers from serious injury by choosing gear that has bright colours and reflective materials.
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Manoeuvre intersections safely: Especially where oncoming traffic is waiting to turn left, adjust your lane position and reduce your speed so you’ll have an escape path or time to stop if you need it.
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Share the road with vehicles: Never assume a driver has seen you. They may not accurately judge your distance or speed of approach. As best you can, stay out of drivers’ blind spots.
This month, local police will be conducting two free motorcycle skills training sessions: in the Lower Mainland on May 13 and in Greater Victoria on May 14. Riders are invited to bring their motorcycles to receive coaching by police instructors and learn skill-enhancing and life-saving manoeuvres in a closed course.
Get more driver and rider tips on icbc.com.