May is Motorcycle Safety and Awareness Month

The following are some tips for drivers to help keep motorcyclists safe on our roadways:

--Always allow a motorcyclist the full lane width - never try to share a lane.

--Perform a visual check for motorcycles by checking mirrors and blind spots before entering or exiting a lane of traffic, and at intersections.

--Always signal your intentions before changing lanes or merging with traffic.

--Allow more following distance - three or four seconds - when behind a motorcycle so the motorcyclist has enough time to maneuver or stop in an emergency.

--Never tailgate. In dry conditions, motorcycles can stop more quickly than cars.

--Never drive while distracted.