Safety Tip from Throttle - Don’t be so quick to pass

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If the rider or driver in front of you is slowing down, be sure you know why before you pass them. They could be slowing down for a number of reasons including.

Preparing to make a left turn. You wouldn’t want to be trying to pass them on the left only to have them turn left into you.
Slowing down because of a law enforcement officer running radar.
Preparing to make a U-turn. They may begin to move right only to swing left back into your path to make their U-turn.
An obstruction / animal in the road

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

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