A driver should be extra alert to motorcyclists, bicyclists, and pedestrians because:

In many collisions with motorcycles, bicycles, and pedestrians, drivers reported that they were looking but still did not see the smaller vehicle or pedestrian. These can be more difficult to spot in traffic than passenger vehicles because they are smaller, may move faster, and have less noticeable lighting. To prevent collisions with these smaller and less protected road users, drivers should always be alert to the presence of motorcycles, bikes, and pedestrians.

• They’re difficult to see in traffic.
• They obey different traffic laws than larger motor vehicles.
• They always have the right-of-way.
• They don’t have rearview mirrors.