Many drivers are having trouble adjusting to the increasing number of motorcycles  appearing on our nation’s streets and highways. Motorcycles number less than 4% of the  motor vehicle population in the U.S., yet they are involved in 11% of all motor vehicle deaths.  In most motor-cycle crashes, drivers of other vehicles are at fault.  Motorcyclists have the same rights and responsibilities on public roadways as other drivers.  However, special conditions and situations often cause greater problems for motorcyclists.  Drivers should be aware of these problems, so they can help share the road safely with  motorcyclists.  Motorcycles are not easily identified in traffic. Even when drivers see them, many say it’s  difficult to judge how far away motorcyclists are or how fast they are traveling. Being alert  to this perceptual problem and consciously looking for motorcyclists will help avoid  collisions.  Here are a few of the situations that require special attention by motorcyclists and you.  MOTORCYCLES  crashes. Drivers often fail to pick the cyclist out of the traffic scene, or inaccurately judge the speed of the oncoming motorcycle. LOOK ONCE, THEN AGAIN. MAKE SURE YOU SEE THE MOTORCYCLE AND KNOW ITS SPEED BEFORE YOU MAKE A LEFT TURN. • Drivers turning left in front of oncoming motorcyclists cause a large percentage of car/cycle