Advantage Motorcycle Rider Training

Suggestions for drivers

Virtually every motorist thinks he/she is a pretty good driver. Motorcyclists, who are better trained, more highly skilled and have a vested interest in safety know that the reverse is usually the case.

Given that every motorcyclist has car-driving friends (who have other car-driving friends and so on), it is a good idea for riders to pass on their road-craft knowledge to others. Who knows? Some of it may stick and contribute to road safety (and we'd all get to where we need to go a bit quicker and without all the aggravation)!

Here are some suggestions for car drivers:

	Position your car appropriately for turns - ie. to the left of the road for a left turn, and to the right of the road for a right turn. Also, unless you have a sign on the back of your car that says "Don't overtake turning vehicle" - for pity's sake - don't swing out to the opposite direction before turning!
	When pulling over, indicate, move left, then brake: if you decide to stop to look at that house for sale or something, don't just brake to a halt in the middle of the road! (while everyone behind you wonders what the hell you are doing!) Indicate, pull to the left and then brake.

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