Have you driven behind a group of motorcycles on the highway and noticed their unique formation? In many cases, most drivers do not pick up on the pattern unless they are a bike rider themselves, then they understand what they see before them. At LG Insurance Group, we want our customers to be aware of these group formations and how they protect bikers on the highway, whether they are traveling through Marietta, GA or other parts of the state. 

Knowing the route.

Before the group ride begins, the organizer of the ride will meet with all riders to go over the route they will be pursuing and review the hand signals needed for other drivers on the highway. Having unaware bikers on the highway can be a danger for collisions or accidents.

How many bikers are in group formation?

To keep bikers and other drivers on the highway safe, the group formation will often be split into groups of six or seven for larger groups. This allows the groups to travel cohesively, give each other space to slow down and accommodate the remaining traffic. Groups of 10 or more can cause traffic to back up, and cause the bikers to drive too close, risking a potential accident.

Include a tail rider.

At the end of each group that is riding, there should be a tail rider that stays approximately two car lengths behind the rest of the group. This is to notify traffic riding behind the group of any approaching turns or stops that the group is planning to make on the route. 

Call us today.

If you are a biker living in or around Marietta, GA, contact our agents at LG Insurance Group today for more information about motorcycle insurance.