Safety Officer's Slot

Just a few basic hints we can reflect on as most of us have little opportunity
to ride due to winter weather.

Always maintain high visibility - wear eye-catching colors.
Defensive Driving - try to be proactive as well as reactive.
Anticipation - cars may back out of a driveway, a car may suddenly pull out of a parking spot.
Inclement weather - slippery surface; reduced visibility; reduced speed.
Protective clothing - leathers, boots, eye wear, helmet.
Driving tips:

* Avoid offensive driving. Treat other on the road with courtesy and respect
* Avoid tailgating.
* Avoid aggressive driving.
* Avoid lane splitting.
* Avoid weaving in traffic.
* Obey traffic laws.


Some of this information has been gleamed over from the U.S. Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration booklet.