Friday, July 13, 2018

SHARE THE ROAD – Slow Down on Blind Corners!

Share the Road Sign
Shasta-Trinity National Forest

As the popularity of summer motorized recreation continues to grow on public lands in the USA, QWR wants to remind new owners of SxSs, ATVs, Dirt-Bikes, and Dual-Sport Motorcycles to be aware of oncoming traffic you may encounter when touring on backcountry Forest Service and BLM roads.

What is coming around that corner?


It is important for newcomers to OHV to be aware that two-way traffic occurs on federal dirt roads.  During the summer it is not uncommon for OHVers to encounter oncoming traffic when riding on native dirt or gravel roads.

Oncoming traffic and vehicles that you need to watch for include hunters in pickups or jeep-type vehicles, other OHVs, emergency vehicles such as Forest Service crew buggies or fire engines, logging trucks, or the general public just out enjoying scenic vistas.

QWR encourages OHV club leaders to discuss the topic of two-way traffic with their riding networks to help them understand an old driving rule that many rural OHVers embrace and that is: SLOW DOWN when riding or driving your OHV on public land dirt roads.  When approaching a blind corner or bend in the road ALWAYS assume there is a vehicle coming towards you and reduce your speed accordingly.”

Drive safe and have a great summer!


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