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Many people enjoy riding their motorcycles. They are a great way to get around no matter the time of year. Unfortunately, motorcyclists are also more vulnerable to serious injuries if they are involved in an accident. In mid-January, an off-duty San Francisco police sergeant was riding a motorcycle when he crashed into a flatbed pickup truck. The officer suffered life-threatening injuries. While motorcycle accidents are sometimes unavoidable, there are several steps you can take to make yourself a safer motorcyclist. Watch for potential hazards on the road. Signs that there.