Summer is fast approaching and the weather is getting nice. When the sun comes out, so do the motorcycles, bicycles, and horses! Before you jump on and have some fun, be sure you know what to do to keep yourself and your loved ones safe.

Motorcycle deaths occurred 27 times more frequently than fatalities in other vehicles, based on 2014 fatal crash data. To keep motorcyclists safe, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration urges everyone to share the road and be alert, reminds motorcyclists to make themselves visible, to use DOT-compliant motorcycle helmets, and to always ride sober. Learn more motorcycle safety tips on the NHTSA website.

As you might expect, when a crash occurs between a motor vehicle and a bicycle, it is the cyclist who is most likely to be injured. Bicyclists accounted for 2.2% of all traffic-related deaths in 2016. Bicyclist deaths occurred most often between 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. (20%) and in urban areas (71%). The vast majority of bicyclists killed were male (84%) and the largest number of males injured were between 55 and 59 years old. Alcohol was a factor in 29% of traffic crashes in which the bicyclist (or driver) had blood alcohol concentrations of .08 grams per deciliter or higher, which is above the legal alcohol level in all states. A large percentage of crashes can be avoided if motorists and cyclists follow the rules of the road and watch out for each other. Learn more bicycle safety tips on the NHTSA website.

Horseback riding can be a dangerous sport. The speed, height, and unpredictability of a horse, along with obstacles in arenas, rings, and on trails, combine to make riding one of the most dangerous sports there is. Statistically, you’re more likely to be hurt by a horse or riding accident than in motorcycling. Learn important tips to stay safe on and around horses on the Spruce Pets website.