Check mirrors, check blind spots, and always use turn signals. Always assume motorcycles are closer than they appear and avoid turning in front of an oncoming motorcycle. One-third of all motorcycle fatalities happen at roadway intersections. Even a momentary distraction, such as answering a phone call or changing the radio station, can have deadly consequences. Below are safety precautions all motorists should keep in mind to help prevent motorcycle crashes: In addition to National Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, TxDOT’s annual safety campaign “Share the Road: Look Twice for Motorcycles” also aims to protect motorcyclists by educating drivers on how to safely share the road. “It’s important for drivers to pay extra attention and look out for motorcycles - especially at intersections, when turning in front of oncoming traffic and while changing lanes. “People on motorcycles are more vulnerable on our roadways,” said TxDOT Executive Director Marc Williams.
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