Think! Bike 

Listen to the South Yorkshire radio advert.

The Department for Transport has also launched a national tv bike awareness campaign, watch the 'How Close' advert below.

 Click here if the video above does not play properly on your computer.

Useful tips

It might be frustrating at times to see motorcycles weaving in and out of traffic, but a hostile reaction on your part can often make the situation worse. Here are a few simple ways of avoiding crashes with motorcyclists:

• Keep your distance. Driving too close can intimidate a less experienced motorcyclist.
   
• Check for bikes at junctions. Remember to look carefully for bikes, as it is often difficult to see them when they are coming out of junctions. Always look out for them before you emerge from a junction because they could be approaching faster than you think.
   
• Check for bikes when changing lanes. A motorcyclist may be in the space you want to move into, or moving into it fast. Remember your blind spot.
   
• Check for bikes when turning. Parked cars or large vehicles can obstruct your view of a motorcyclist.
   
• Motorcyclists might pass you on either side, so double-check whether you're turning left or right.
   
• Park safely. Check for motorcyclists before opening a car door and ensure that your passengers do the same. When you pull away remember that motorcyclists are narrower than cars, which can make them harder to see. 

Every year inappropriate speed kills or injures around 100,000 people... Know your limits.

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