How Do You Handle Animals On The Road While Riding A Motorcycle?
Motorcyclists can use their size, pick-up speed and maneuverability to avoid hitting animals on the roadway. But if you do get caught face to face with a live animal on the highway, remember the tips below. Do everything you can to safely avoid hitting a small animal. Thousands of wild, rare and domestic animals are killed on the freeways each year. When you see an animal ahead, downshift and approach the animal slowly. Note any oncoming traffic or cars behind you, looking for a safe place to swerve should you need to if the animal runs in front of your wheel as you approach. Speed up just as you reach the critter. If you pass by quickly, it will likely lose interest and not chase after you.
