​What you can do as a driver

• Look for motorcyclists – front, rear, left and right
• Think bike and look - especially at intersections
• Check blind spots - look in mirrors and over your shoulder
• Give motorcyclists plenty of space - keep a 3 second gap
• Use lights in poor visibility
• Change lanes carefully - look and indicate
• Drive at a safe speed
• DON'T drink and drive
• Slow down for poor road conditions - report if dangerous
• Check brakes and tyres regularly
• Avoid dropping oil and debris on the road
• Update knowledge and skills regularly
• Stop and rest on trips regularly

 What you can do as a rider

• Look for motorists who aren't looking
• Be prepared to take evasive action at intersections
• Ride to be seen, not in blind spots 
• Give cars plenty of space - keep a 3 second gap
• Use / flash lights to alert drivers if appropriate
• Change lanes carefully - look and indicate
• Ride at a safe speed
• DON'T drink and ride
• Slow down for poor road conditions – report if dangerous
• Check brakes and tyres regularly
• Brief pillions on road safety
• Avoid loaning your motorcycle to the unlicensed and inexperienced
• Wear standards approved and fitted helmets and wear suitable protective clothing