WHAT EVERY MOTORIST SHOULD KNOW ABOUT MOTORCYCLISTS

The article attempts to give advice to motorists regarding precautions to be taken to safeguard against accidents with motorcyclists. The importance of looking out for motorcyclists is emphasized. The differences between experienced and inexperienced motorcyclists are noted. Once a motorcyclist has been seen, the motor vehicle driver should prepare for moves that the motorcyclist might make. Lane changes made by motorcyclists are noted and the problem of blind spots is discussed. Intersections are areas where special care is necessary.

• Corporate Authors:

  US Air Force Inspection and Safety, Center

  Norton AFB, CA  United States  92409
• Publication Date: 1985-4

Media Info

• Features: Photos;
• Pagination: p. 16-19
• Serial:
  • Driver
  • Volume: 18
  • Issue Number: 11
  • Publisher: US Air Force Inspection and Safety, Center

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Drivers; Intersections; Lane changing; Motorcyclists; Traffic safety; Visibility
• Old TRIS Terms: Blindspots
• Subject Areas: Highways; Safety and Human Factors;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00450953
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
• Report/Paper Numbers: HS-038 994
• Files: HSL, USDOT
• Created Date: Dec 31 1985 12:00AM