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Safety Tip from Throttle - Watch your mirrors

When sitting at a stop sign or traffic light, beware of what is behind you.

Keep your motorcycle in first gear for a possible quick get away.
Flash your brake lights when a vehicle approaches you.
If you are behind a vehicle at the stop, keep enough distance from the vehicle in front of you AND line up to the left or right side so that you can quickly and easily ride up next if the vehicle approaching from the rear isn’t slowing down.
If you are the first in line and you need to get out of the way you’ll want to go left or right (depending on the lane you are in) into the intersection as an escape route. Decide which way you’ll go before the emergency so you can react quickly.

For questions, comments, or suggestions on safety tips please contact Rob 'Throttle' Capozzi.

Gloves	Eye Protection	What did you say?
Be seen	Counter Steering	Braking
Rear End Slides	Stopping and weight	Curves and braking
Railroad Crossings	Lane positioning	Watch your mirrors
The line of death	Where’s the sun?	Blind spots
Slick spots	Intersections	Green means (pause, pause) go
Hydroplaning	Leaves	Parade formation
Check that attitude	Celullar Phones	Inspect your scoot before you ride
Check those tires	Cold	Heat
Gravel	Rain	Tight right turns from a stop
Target Fixation	I had to lay it down	Emergency gear to wear
Emergency stop situation on a highway	Avoid steel	Looks like new
Don’t be so quick to pass	Use your horn proactively	What’s your exposure?
Helmets