Motorcycles and animals are not a good combination. For whatever reason though dogs especially have a tendency to chase motorcycles.

If you are confronted by a dog in your riding path follow these tips:

1. Approach the dog slowly.
2. As the dog nears accelerate by him quickly.

Do NOT try kicking at the dog as this will more than likely cause you to lose control of your motorcycle.

The biggest worry for motorcyclist though isn’t the family neighborhood dog; instead it is larger animals such as deers. Everyone knows how horrifying it can be hitting a dear with a car now imagine hitting one with your motorcycle.

For these larger unpredictable animals it is best to try to swerve or stop to avoid the animal.

If you are confronted with the choice of hitting a smaller animal (i.e. squirrel or rabbit) or swerving into another car your best choice of course is to keep the bike straight. Hitting a small animal is much better than striking a large object such as a car.