National Motorcycle Day: Car Driving Safety Tips for Motorcyclists and Amazing Motorcycle Museums Across the US

Oct 12, 2025

Today is National Motorcycle Day! It’s prime season in both Summer and Autumn to take a nice joyride to view the scenery, and that goes for both motorcyclists and cars alike. Although we consider ourselves to be more automobile aficionados, we truly do respect our fellow road warriors just the same. Today, we’re sharing our picks for best road trip worthy museums celebrating the history and achievements of Motorcyclists! Slogans like “Look Twice, Save a Life” can remind us just how important it is to remain focused on the road, so we’re also sharing several safety tips to help motorists keep our two-wheeled peers safe on the road.

Give the motorcyclist space and share the road. Be on the lookout for cyclists who may momentarily share the lane or dip between cars during heavy traffic. If you notice this, make sure you slow down, and allow the motorcyclists plenty of room to maneuver past you.

Always use your turn signals. Turn your signals on as early as you can when passing and turning near a motorcyclist. Look for their turn signals as well, but give them plenty of time to complete a turn or pass into the lane/between cars safely. If they’ve been riding with a turn signal for a while, make sure you give them more distance to allow them space to turn adequately and safely. Remember to look in all directions multiple times before making turns, but especially when making left turns into oncoming traffic to avoid t-boning a cyclist!

Allow increased stopping distance between your vehicle and the motorcycle. Ensure that you keep a very large following distance, giving both you and the cyclist enough time to react and make decisions with enough safety. Motorcycles have a different stopping distance time in dry weather versus inclement weather. Give motorcycles even more distance when conditions are wet, rainy, and icy, as inclement weather heavily impacts the riders ability to see clearly. It’s also important not to tailgate them, especially in stop-and-go traffic situations, as rear-ending a cyclist can be fatal! There are no external frames or side airbags and things, they’ll have direct impact and may be thrown from the bike!

Use extra caution when driving at night. Avoid using your high-beams when motorcycles are present to ensure they have adequate visibility and aren’t blinded by excess light. Avoid passing at night when they’re present to reduce risk of accidentally merging into the cyclist or pushing them into an unsafe corridor.

Check your blind spots and always look twice. The smaller stature of a motorcycle as compared to modern day cars and SUVs means that they’re more likely to be missed in blind spots. It can also mean it is harder to judge by distance and speed of oncoming motorcyclists. Make good use of any lane-departure warnings and visual assistance per your vehicle’s camera system for potential hazards when changing lanes. However, don’t fully rely on the technology to do your job for you – always give the environment a second and third glance when passing into a new lane or driving at higher speeds if you notice motorcycles have been present!

Be mindful of roadway hazards and windy conditions. Hazards like debris from trucks or wind-strewn trash may be easy for you to dodge, but be careful about passing quickly if motorcycles are present.

Amazing Motorcycle museums you simply must visit on your next road trip:

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