Comments on How to Safely Ride a Motorcycle in Heavy Traffic

An alarming percentage of motorcycle fatalities occur when a driver makes a left into the rider's path. For whatever reason, people tend to look right before making a left into traffic. Never trust anyone making a left across your lane, odds are they don't see you. Also, just because you don't see a turn signal, don't assume they are making a right (I think turn signals and mirrors must be optional equipment on most cars and nearly all SUVs). Don't be somebody that 'someone once knew' who rode a motorcycle. Ride smart.

Stopped cars will tend to try to jump into moving lanes. They may not see you. Try to stay away from them.