10/27/2026
🏍️ MOTORCYCLE SAFETY TIP TUESDAY – WEEK 14 🏍️
🚛 RIDING AROUND LARGE TRUCKS — KNOW THE NO-ZONES!
⚠️ IF YOU CAN’T SEE THE TRUCK DRIVER, THEY MAY NOT BE ABLE TO SEE YOU!
Sharing the road with semitrucks and other large vehicles requires extra awareness. Their size creates significant blind spots, and they need more room to stop, turn, and maneuver.
As motorcyclists, we need to understand the dangers and know how to protect ourselves!
🚨 KNOW THE 4 NO-ZONES!
🚛 FRONT: Never cut closely in front of a truck. Large trucks need significantly more distance to stop.
🚛 REAR: Avoid following too closely. If you can’t see the truck’s side mirrors, the driver may not see you.
🚛 LEFT SIDE: Trucks have blind spots on both sides. Avoid lingering beside the cab or trailer.
🚛 RIGHT SIDE: The right-side blind spot can be especially large. Never linger alongside a truck, particularly near intersections.
💜 6 TIPS FOR RIDING SAFELY AROUND TRUCKS
✅ Maintain extra following distance.
✅ Pass promptly and safely on the left when permitted.
✅ Never ride alongside a truck longer than necessary.
✅ Give trucks plenty of room to make wide turns.
✅ Watch for wind turbulence when passing large vehicles.
✅ Avoid getting trapped between trucks or other vehicles.
⚠️ REMEMBER:
A truck driver’s mirrors don’t show everything. Even when you’re riding legally and have the right of way, you may be hidden from view.
💜 OPERATION EMPOWHER REMINDER
DON’T RIDE WHERE YOU CAN’T BE SEEN!
Give yourself space. Stay alert. Anticipate danger.
Your safety is more important than getting around that truck a few seconds faster!
🏍️ Ride Safe. Ride Smart. Ride Strong.
💬 LET’S TALK!
Have you ever experienced strong wind turbulence or found yourself in a dangerous situation around a large truck?
👇 Share your experience! Your story could help another rider stay safe.
📅 NEXT WEEK – WEEK 15:
🌙 NIGHT RIDING — WHEN VISIBILITY CHANGES, YOUR RIDING SHOULD TOO!
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