Motorcycle Safety Campaign - Share the Road
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Motorcycle Safety Campaign - Share the Road

TxDOT’s statewide “Share the Road: Look Twice for Motorcycles” motorcycle safety and public awareness campaign urges motorists to look twice for motorcycles, especially at intersections, where motorcycle collisions most commonly occur.

Why should drivers be aware of motorcyclists when traveling Texas roads?

On average, one motorcyclist dies in a crash on Texas roads every day. In 2024, 581 riders lost their lives and 2,534 were seriously injured in crashes. More than half of fatal motorcycle crashes result from collisions with other vehicles. Drivers simply don’t see the motorcycle or misjudge its distance and speed. The small size of motorcycles can make them appear farther away when they're actually closer. The combination of congested roadways, distracted driving and the difficulty of seeing motorcycles in traffic has led to many preventable fatalities each year.

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What are some tips for safely sharing the road with motorcycles?

  • Take extra care when making a left turn. It is safest to let the motorcycle pass to avoid turning in front of the rider.
  • Pay special attention at intersections. 40 percent of motorcycle fatalities happen at a roadway intersection.
  • Give driving your full attention. Even a momentary distraction, such as answering a phone call or changing the radio station, can have deadly consequences.
  • Train yourself to notice motorcycles. They’re smaller and lower to the ground than cars. By reminding yourself to keep an eye out for motorcycles, you’ll train your eyes and brain to notice them more easily.
  • Look twice. Always use your turn signals and check your mirrors and blind spots before changing lanes.
  • Use caution when turning. Drivers have trouble judging the speed and distance of motorcycles. Never try to rush or turn ahead of an oncoming motorcycle.
  • Don't tailgate. Keep a safe following distance. Motorcycles can slow down by downshifting, which doesn’t activate their brake lights.
  • Don't crowd. If you need to pass a motorcycle, treat it like a car and give it a full lane of space. Never crowd into the same lane.
  • Slow down. Speeding makes every type of crash more deadly. Obey posted speed limits and drive according to conditions.

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