Distracted driving is something all motorcyclists have to deal with. It is a fact of life. No matter how many laws are passed or how many awareness campaigns are run, some people just never learn.

That is, until it is too late. Don’t become a victim to distracted driving. Our survival tips will teach you how to handle that most deadly of highway breeds: the distracted driver.

So without further ado, we give you the first Distracted Driver Survival Tip of the Day: Never ever, ever, ever, ever stop in the middle of the lane.

When approaching a stop light or rolling to a stop in traffic, stop on the side of the lane, plan an escape route, and keep an attentive eye on the rearview mirror. Why? Because sometimes drivers fail to notice stopped traffic.

Using this strategy, you will see the distracted driver, have an escape route planned, and be half way out of harm’s way by the time they get within collision-distance. The motorcycle can be maneuvered onto the shoulder of the road, or between the cars ahead depending on the situation.

Using these Distracted Driver Survival Tips, motorcyclists can #ridesmart, #ridesafe, and #stayalive as they enjoy the ride.