• Take responsibility for your own safety. Riding impaired puts everyone at twice the risk. Don’ t risk it with drugs or alcohol, it just isn’ t worth it.
• Aggressive cornering is another frequent cause of accidents. Slow down and only ride within your ability. Remember, gravity will win – every time.
• Risky driving is always a bad idea, especially riding wheelies and cutting in and out of traffic on the highway.
SEE YOUR PATH, SEARCH, EVALUATE, EXECUTE.
Consider the entire area around a car as the blind spot, and ride as if you are invisible to the driver. Even when drivers are scanning the road, they often don’ t recognize a motorcycle because they are not looking for it. Make yourself visible with clothing, have your headlight on, use your horn if necessary, and ride using the SEE method. Motorcycle Safety Foundation( MSF) promotes the Search-Evaluate- Execute strategy( SEE) to judge situations while riding, and have the ability to react to hazards.
• Search – visually recognize the area around you and ahead of you, by examining the situation and obstacles, checking mirrors, watching for traffic signals and signs.
• Evaluate – Anticipate and be ready for all types of incidents. Is the car approaching the light going to stop? Is the curve ahead tighter than you think? Is the
road filled with grooves and potholes that can cause an accident?
• Execute – Assert the proper action in response to the situation. Adjust your speed( maybe increase it), take an evasive maneuver, or simply honk or wave to get a driver’ s( or pedestrian’ s) attention.
You may have to give up your right of way, or change your route, but those are small concessions to give to remain safe.
All Colorado riders are part of our fun-loving and responsible two-wheel family, and we don’ t want to lose anyone. If you don’ t have your endorsement— please go get it! Visit our training and testing advertisers in the Biker Friendly Directory
The road is not entirely a danger zone, but going with your eyes open and the right attitude, can lead you to some great places. Ride safe!
Source: 2015 MOST Annual Report