<table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" border="0" ><tr><td valign="top" style="font: inherit;"><P style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial">The signs, part of Allstate’s “Once is Never Enough” (ONE) program, are designed to increase awareness of motorcycle collisions with motorists at intersections and to help remind drivers and riders alike that looking once at intersections is never enough. <?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /><o:p></o:p></SPAN></DIV>
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<P style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-add-space: auto" class=ListParagraphCxSpMiddle><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">“In the time it takes to blink an eye, a life could be saved,” said Allstate’s John Anderson. “Taking one extra second at an intersection to look left, right – and left again – for motorcyclists can help make our roads safer”.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></DIV>
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<P style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial">Allstate encourages both drivers and riders to be conscious that they share the road with each other, and offers the following tips for motorcyclists and motorists to keep in mind next time they hit the road:<o:p></o:p></SPAN></DIV>
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<P style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt" class=MsoNormal><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial">Tips for Motorists<o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></DIV>
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<LI style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; tab-stops: list .5in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1" class=MsoNormal><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial">Be cautious when going through intersections. </SPAN></B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial">Almost one-third of motorcycle accidents happen here.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></LI>
<LI style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; tab-stops: list .5in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1" class=MsoNormal><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial">Allow for greater following distance. </SPAN></B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial">Did you know most motorcyclists do not activate their brake light when slowing down? They slow down by downshifting.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></LI>
<LI style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; tab-stops: list .5in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1" class=MsoNormal><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial">Look for motorcyclists. </SPAN></B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial">Because of its small size, a motorcycle can easily hide in a car’s blind spot.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></LI>
<LI style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; tab-stops: list .5in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1" class=MsoNormal><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial">Not all motorcyclists speed. </SPAN></B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial">Due to their small size, motorcycles may seem to be moving faster and appear farther away than they really are.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></LI>
<LI style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; tab-stops: list .5in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1" class=MsoNormal><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial">Motorcyclists often adjust position within a lane. </SPAN></B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial">This helps them be seen more easily by motorists. They also tend to avoid the center of the lane because of liquids that sill from car engines, transmissions and radiators. <o:p></o:p></SPAN></LI></UL>
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<LI style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; tab-stops: list .5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2" class=MsoNormal><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial">Be cautious when going through intersections.</SPAN></B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial"> <SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Almost one-third of motorcycle accidents happen here.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></LI>
<LI style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; tab-stops: list .5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2" class=MsoNormal><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial">Be visible when you ride.</SPAN></B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial"> Avoid blind spots, wear bright-colored, protective clothing, activate turn signals early and always use your headlights.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></LI>
<LI style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; tab-stops: list .5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2" class=MsoNormal><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial">Flash your brake lights when slowing down.</SPAN></B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial"> This helps others on the road know your intentions.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></LI>
<LI style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; tab-stops: list .5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2" class=MsoNormal><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial">Remember to give yourself space between you and the car in front of you.</SPAN></B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial"> You’ll have more time to react to other motorists’ actions.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></LI>
<LI style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; tab-stops: list .5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2" class=MsoNormal><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial">Ride within your limits. </SPAN></B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial">If you’re a new rider, consider taking a training course. Rush hour is not the time to learn how to maneuver your motorcycle. All riders should avoid extreme temperatures and inclement weather.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></LI></UL><BR><BR>
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