of the immediate area, if needed.
of the immediate area, if needed.
The mistake I made was forgetting the golden rule…When you are on a motorcycle, you are invisible!
Don’t ever assume anyone can see you. Always be ready for the unexpected and have a plan to get
you out of the situation, should something bad happen. Know where other traffic is around you at all
times.
You should constantly be running “What If’s� through your mind. What if that truck in front of
you suddenly slams on his brakes, or blows out a tire? Road Alligators have killed many motorcyclist that
were simply not prepared for it. What if that car about to make a left turn in front of me actually does?
Will that guy backing out of his driveway wait until I have passed by? Will the teenager approaching on
my right stop for the stop sign? Will she see me? What will I do if she doesn’t? Where will I go? It
will happen someday. Be ready!
Driving defensively has saved my life. It will someday save yours, too!
Ride Safe!
Tony Catrambone
Safety Officer
continued from April 2008 Newsletter Safety Report