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RideSMART Florida is the complete resource for anyone interested in improving #Motorcycle #Safety throughout #Florida. The site is maintained by @MyFDOT

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A quick pre-ride check can help prevent unexpected issues on the road. T-CLOCS is a simple way to make sure your motorcycle is ready before every ride. Learn more in our FREE online course: https://t.co/yEYbJiyL0S

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When it comes to riding, small details can make a big difference. Gloves help with grip, reduce vibration, and provide protection if something goes wrong. For more information on protective gear, visit https://t.co/FbF6iNWbiG

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High temperatures can impact your focus and reaction time more than you think. Stay hydrated, take breaks when needed, and wear ventilated gear to keep you cool. Learn more at: https://t.co/zqTLshRtJT

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Helmet on. Ready for the ride.

You can’t control everything on the road, but you can control your gear. A helmet can be the difference between walking away unscathed and serious injury.

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May is wrapping up, but our commitment to safety is stronger than ever! After all, motorcycle safety isn't just a month on the calendar, it’s a mindset.

To learn more about our year-round motorcycle safety campaigns, visit our website: https://t.co/qVr4wcJuug ☀️🏍️

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A group ride works best when everyone is on the same page.

Agree on a plan before you ride, communicate clearly throughout, and always ride at a pace that keeps the group together.

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Strong winds can make riding more challenging.

If you plan to ride on a windy day:

1. Keep a firm but relaxed grip
2. Counter steer by leaning slightly into the crosswind
3. Wear protective gear to protect your skin from windburn

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A smart rider is a protected rider.

Before you ride, gear up with:
🪖DOT-compliant helmet
🧥Hi-visibility jacket
🧤 Riding gloves
👖Abrasion-resistant pants
👢Sturdy boots

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🚦 Stuck on Red? Here’s What You Need to Know… 🚦

Never run a red light

Some lights take longer

Sensors can detect your motorcycle with proper placement

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Riding a motorcycle requires full physical and mental control. As we age, certain health conditions can impact balance, awareness, and reaction time.

Learn more about riding retirement: https://t.co/n15ICijiXL

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Bright and reflective gear helps riders stand out in traffic, especially in low light or busy conditions. The more visible a rider is, the easier it is for others on the road to notice them.

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Motorcycles are smaller and easier to miss in traffic, which is why driver awareness is so important.

Taking an extra moment to check mirrors, blind spots, and signals helps everyone share the road more safely.

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We want to thank members of the RideSMART Family for working hard to bring attention to motorcycle safety. Over the past two weeks, our team of amazing volunteers placed hundreds of “Watch for Motorcycles” signs throughout the state. Learn more: https://t.co/gqF2RGCqts

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Geared up. Mind right. Ready to ride.

May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, but for us, safety is a year-round commitment.

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You can’t trust yourself when you drink. Put the keys away and grab a sober friend, call a taxi or rideshare, or take public transportation home.

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This month, remember M.A.Y.

M — Make yourself visible.

A — Assume they can’t see you. (Ride defensively. Never take for granted that a driver sees you.)

Y — Yield the Right of Way. (Even if you’re right, it’s not worth the risk. Stay patient, stay safe.)

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This May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, and we're reminding everyone that under every helmet is someone's father, mother, son, or daughter. Let's make sure everyone gets home safe.

Learn more: https://t.co/gqF2RGCqts

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It’s officially Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month! 🏍️ 

Riders and drivers, let’s work together to keep our roads safe! Always watch for motorcycles, share the road, and ride responsibly.

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Look twice. Save a life.

Drivers: Check mirrors and blind spots.
Riders: Stay visible and avoid lingering in blind spots.

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Road rash and tattoos don’t mix. Protect your ink with abrasion-resistant motorcycle gear.