As the weather warms, we are seeing more motorcycles on the road.
That’s why May is known as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month in Pennsylvania.
State police spokesman Brent Miller offers some tips for drivers to help safely share the road with motorcycles.
“Drivers should be aware of their surroundings and watch for motorcycles because they are small and often difficult to see,” Miller said. “Be sure to use your mirrors, check your blindspots, and use turn signals at intersections and when changing lanes.”
“When following a motorcycle, a good rule of thumb is to keep a four second distance between you and the bike.”
There were over 3,000 motorcycle crashes in the state last year, resulting in 226 fatalities.
