How can you help protect bicyclists?

1. Why do you have a major share of responsibility for protecting motorcyclists?
2. What are motorcyclists riding problems?
3. Why should you use extra caution and care to protect pedestrians?
4. What can a driver do to protect a motorcyclist quizlet?
5. What protective equipment should a motorcyclist use?
6. In what areas should you expect to see pedestrians?
7. What IPDE means?
8. How can we stay safe while walking on the road?

Why do you have a major share of responsibility for protecting motorcyclists?

Why do drivers have responsibility of protecting motorcyclists? Motorcyclists have the same rights of the road as cars do. since drivers have the power to cause more harm than a cyclist. What protective equipment should motorcyclists wear?

What are motorcyclists riding problems?

Oil slicks, gravel, ice patches, potholes, debris, puddles, uneven pavement, railroad tracks and other hazards can send a motorcyclist flying in a blink of an eye. Speed wobble incidents: Like any wheeled vehicle traveling at a high speed, a motorcycle could become unstable.

Why should you use extra caution and care to protect pedestrians?

Pedestrians should use extra caution when walking at night or during poor weather conditions, such as rainy, snowy or foggy conditions.

What can a driver do to protect a motorcyclist quizlet?

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helmet, eye protection, heavy shoes/boots, full length pants and durable jacket, and gloves.

What protective equipment should a motorcyclist use?

According to the Motorcycle Safety Foundation's Basic Rider's Course, every rider and passenger should wear a helmet, eye protection, over the ankle footwear with nonslip soles, long pants, a good jacket, and full fingered gloves.

In what areas should you expect to see pedestrians?

Look for pedestrians – expect to see them at corners and marked crossings. Stop for them when they cross the street. Slow down. The faster you're going, the longer it takes to react and brake.

What IPDE means?

IPDE stands for Identify, Predict, Decide, and Execute.

How can we stay safe while walking on the road?

Use sidewalk or walk closely on the side of the road and walk facing traffic. Always use the designated pedestrian crossing if there is one. Never assume that vehicles can see you or will stop for you. Wait until there is a safe gap between traffic or vehicles have stopped before crossing the roadway.