3 THINGS MOTORCYCLISTS WISH MOTORISTS KNEW
HOWTO SAFELY SHARETHE ROAD
As the weather warms and people drag their bikes out of storage, many riders feel hesitation before hitting the road. Over the winter, it seems that many drivers completely forget about the existence of motorcycles, making spring a particularly dangerous season for anyone on a bike. Fortunately, a little education goes a long way. Here are three things riders wish their car-bound contemporaries knew about sharing the road. 1. You Need to Give Us Space Car drivers often have trouble gauging a bike’s speed on the road. To make matters worse, many riders will simply downshift or ease off the throttle instead of hitting the brake to slow down, meaning there’s no brake light indicator to warn you. What’s more, motorcycles can stop faster than cars. If you rear-end a motorcycle, chances are the outcome will be a lot worse than a fender bender. Keep your distance for both your sakes. 2. We’re Small
forget that you might miss a motorcycle on your first glance, but it’s imperative that you remember. Look twice when turning left, and always stay aware of your blind spots. You never know whose friend, family member, or loved one may be hiding there. 3. We’re Not Showing Off
While you may feel safe in the four walls of your multi-ton vehicle, motorcyclists are constantly aware of what could go wrong on the road. When we adjust position within the lane, it’s not for your benefit. We’re simply trying to stay visible and avoid debris on the road. And whatever you do, do not try to share the lane with us. You may win that battle, but you’ll never forgive yourself.
Compared to cars, motorcyclists often barely register on a motorist’s radar. When you’re turning left, it’s easy to
Pasta With TURKEY&BROCCOLI
This simple, delicious recipe only takes 20minutes fromstart to finish. It’s also a great way to encourage kids to eat their broccoli. The next time youmake pasta, leave the canned sauce in the pantry andmake this instead!
INGREDIENTS
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3/4 pounds pasta (shells or orecchiette) 2 cups broccoli florets 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 pound ground turkey
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2 cloves garlic, chopped
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
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Salt
Parmesan cheese
DIRECTIONS
1. Cook the pasta according to package directions. Add broccoli when pasta is 1 minute from done. Drain both and return to pot. 2. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the turkey, garlic, crushed red pepper, and a pinch of salt. Cook while breaking up meat with a wooden spoon for 3–5 minutes. 3. Combine turkey with pasta and broccoli mixture, adding the remaining olive oil as you stir. Serve in bowls topped with Parmesan.
800-859-8800 (Recipe inspired by realsimple.com.)
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