OHIO COUNTY, W.Va. (WTRF) – Could is Motorbike Security Recognition Thirty day period, and now that the wonderful weather conditions has arrived and bikers will be out on the streets, it’s a excellent time to go around some security suggestions.
If you’re driving a car or truck, it’s significant to remember that motorcycles are little vehicles, and they can be easily lost in your car’s blind spots. If there is a motorbike in entrance, driving or upcoming to you, manage a safe distance and always bear in mind the cardinal rule: look twice for bikes.
We spoke with Lieutenant Josh Sanders with Wheeling Law enforcement, who gave us another basic safety suggestion that several unfamiliar with motorcycles may possibly not be aware of.
“I do want to warning other motorists that occasionally motorcycles can sluggish down with no essentially applying their brakes. So make guaranteed you are truly watching that motorbike mainly because they may possibly not be squeezing the brakes, they might be down-shifting and slowing their vehicle down that way. So seriously, really spend focus, and go away that further space as you would with any other motorist.”
Lt. Josh Sanders, Wheeling Law enforcement
As for the bikers on their own, lieutenant Sanders warns to keep an eye out for construction, and to be really very careful when the streets are moist.
