Increase your following distance:

An expanded cushion of space is needed if your motorcycle will take longer than normal to stop. If the pavement is slippery, if you cannot see through the vehicle ahead of you, or if traffic is heavy and another driver may try to squeeze in front of you, open up your following distance.

• If the roadway is slippery.
• If there are only a few vehicles on the roadway.
• If the sun is shining.
• If drivers are following the speed limit.