applying your smart driving skills Strategies: being a safe cyclist  Motorcycle riders  see  88 Look carefully for bicycles  and motorcycles when  you drive through an  intersection. Without  good observation skills,  the driver of the blue car  might miss seeing the  motorcycle. Watch for clues  — sometimes a motorcycle’s turn signals are  hard to see. Watch the rider for clues. If the rider shoulder  checks or the motorcycle leans, the rider is probably planning  to change lanes or turn.  More than half of all motorcycle crashes result in injury or death. Like cyclists, motorcycle riders are vulnerable road users. They  don’t have the protection of an external frame, airbags or  bumpers, and are sometimes difficult to see.  Ride legally.  In B.C., you must wear an approved  bicycle helmet. If you ride at night, your bicycle must  be equipped with a front white headlight visible at 150  metres, and have a rear red light and a red rear reflector.  Ride defensively.  Think and look well ahead. Be assertive,  but remember that a conflict between a cyclist and a  motor vehicle usually results in injury to the cyclist.  Be visible.  Because bicycles are narrow, you need to  work at making yourself visible. Wear bright or reflective  clothing, especially in the dark or in poor weather. Position  yourself so drivers can see you. Avoid riding in blind spots.  Be predictable.  Cyclists are more predictable if they  follow the rules of the road.  If you are a cyclist, you’re responsible for sharing the road  in a way that keeps you and others safe. 