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  • Official 2011 ROT Merchandise Blowout!
    5/14/2012 8:37:24 PM by cwhickman3  - Views: 0  - Comments: 1
    Starting Monday, May 14, 2012, you can get your hands on Official 2011 ROT apparel at 50% OFF.
  • Pre-registration Closes May 16th
    5/5/2012 9:01:03 PM by cwhickman3  - Views: 0  - Comments: 6
    Pre-registration for the 2012 ROT Biker Rally will close on May 16th.
  • The Military Bike Has Arrived!
    5/4/2012 5:24:28 PM by cwhickman3  - Views: 0  - Comments: 0
    2012 ROT Rally promoters would like to thank all of our American servicemen and women for taking care of business, watching our backs and protecting our freedoms. We will be giving away a motorcycle a...
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  • Don't Miss The 2012 ROT Car Show!
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    Join us for the ROT 2012 Car Show featuring Chevy automobiles, trucks and Corvettes from way back.
  • Austin Speed Shop Set To Show Works AT ROT 2012
    3/7/2012 12:16:11 AM by cwhickman3  - Views: 0  - Comments: 0
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    2/23/2012 8:42:30 PM by cwhickman3  - Views: 0  - Comments: 4
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  • ROT Promoters Ink Ted Nugent to Headline Saturday Night Show
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Making You and Your Motorcycle Visible

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Published   9/5/2011 7:18:36 PM by  cwhickman3

By The Law Tigers America's Injury Lawyers Who Ride

Automobile drivers who turn in front of motorcyclists often claim that they simply didn’t see the motorcycle. In truth, many times, they either don’t use their mirrors or other visual resources as often as they should or at all.  They simply are not looking out for us motorcyclists.  

Although it’s the responsibility of automobile drivers to look out for you, if you want to reduce your chances of something like this happening, you’ll need to take the necessary steps to be more visible, while looking for them in a defensive way.
  
While all late model motorcycle headlights turn on automatically, older models require that you manually turn them on.  Make sure that your headlamp, running lights, fog lights, and brake lights are free of dust and debris. Regardless of the conditions, the light emitted from your bike will be visible to other drivers.
 
It’s also imperative that you always wear bright, reflective clothing.  The more you stand out, the more visible you’ll be.  Make sure that the reflective material (stitching, patches, logos, etc.) is located on both the front and back of your jacket, helmet, etc.  There are numerous accessories such as gloves, boots, pants, glasses and helmets that incorporate bright and/or reflective material.  You can also find reflective stickers both online and at your local motorcycle shops.  Consider placing these decals and stickers on your motorcycle and/or helmet.
Part of being a safe and responsible rider includes utilizing your turn signals.  In addition to turn signals, consider also using hand signals.  Your turn signals may not always be visible or might occasionally malfunction.  Whether you are changing lanes or initiating a turn, signaling provides others with notice of your intentions.
  
All street legal motorcycles are equipped with a horn for several obvious reasons.  Most importantly, the use of your horn provides auditory stimuli to trigger inattentive motorists. Practice honking your horn in an empty parking lot or in your driveway. Don’t hesitate to use it when an automobile driver creeps into your lane or is about to turn into your lane at an intersection.
Last, always make sure that you and your motorcycle are traveling in the most highly visible location. Utilize the entire lane and continuously make necessary lane adjustments.  This will help you to be seen by oncoming vehicles and those directly in front of you.  Avoid positioning yourself directly behind a large vehicle or within the blind spot of a vehicle alongside you.
 
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Freelance graphic designer. Hickman Designs (www.chickmandesigns.com) ROT Rally staff member. Live in Georgetown with my wife Jenipher and two sons Ben and Will. Am a wiffle ball ace with an untouchable "slurve" that breaks 30 inches and also a ""real" Philly Cheesesteak afficianado.

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