re: Motorcycles: Pros vs Cons

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Need to be hyper vigilant especially inside cities as a fender bender has different consequences on a bike.

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Very much this. Always know what's in front, to both sides, and behind you. And I'm not talking about just those vehicles right in front or behind you. Also know whats in front of them and behind them as well. Leave yourself a good cushion of room between you and the vehicle in front of you. You want to have enough room in front of you in case traffic comes to a sudden stop. Motorcycles cannot slam on their brakes in the same manner as four wheeled vehicles. Also, don't fight the flow of traffic. If traffic is moving along at 60, don't try to weave in and out and around vehicles so you can go 70. Go with the flow and be patient and alert when in traffic. Finally, I'd suggest when changing lanes or turning, use both your turn signals as well as the established hand signals as well as often times people will not notice the small turn signals on most motorcycles. Here's the signals I'm talking about....