SHARE THE ROAD SAFELY WITH MOTORCYCLISTS DRIVE SMART As the summer travel season approaches, drivers would do well to heed the advice on a bumper sticker that is popular among motorcyclists: “Look twice. Save a life!” The death rate of motorcyclists per mile traveled is almost 24 times that of people driving in cars, federal data show, and the risks are rising. Motorcycles registered for road travel in the United States have doubled since 2002 to 8.6 million, sharply increasing the number of highway encounters with cars and trucks. In recognition of May as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, here are some practical tips for drivers on sharing the road with motorcycles. Check your blind spots. Motorcycle safety instructors advise riders to pretend they are invisible — because to many drivers, they are. “You, in all your narrowness, may not register in the visual cortex of even the most alert drivers,” says a Motorcycle Safety Foundation safety bulletin. “Car drivers only see what they expect to see.” Motorcyclists are even less noticeable in drivers’ blind spots, so check twice before making turns or changing lanes. Signal your plans. Drivers who fail to notice an oncoming motorcyclist may turn left directly in front of it or change lanes right into their path. That makes it especially important for drivers to use their turn signals, to give motorcyclists more time to react and protect themselves.
CITRUS BBQ CHICKEN Inspired by FoodNetwork.com
INGREDIENTS
• 8 skin-on chicken leg and thigh pieces • 1 1/3 cups ketchup • 2 tbsp brown sugar • Juice and zest of 1 orange
• Juice and zest of 1 lemon • 3 cloves garlic, minced • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard • 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce • 2 tsp ground cumin • 1 1/2 tsp smoked paprika • Salt and pepper to taste
DIRECTIONS
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Respect motorcyclists. They have the same rights as other users of the road, so don’t tailgate! Motorcyclists can stop even more quickly than a small car, so if you are following one, leave a larger-than-usual distance between you and the biker.
With these safety tips in mind, we can all help keep the highways safe for motorcyclists and drivers alike, so everyone can enjoy the exhilaration and freedom of the open road. If you are a motorcyclist concerned about safety and have any doubts about whether you are carrying adequate insurance, we will be happy to review your coverage. We don’t sell insurance, but we are equipped to assess your needs and provide reliable advice to ensure that you are well-protected as you travel.
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