‘Safety first’ reduces motorcycle traffic accidents
Every motorcyclist knows that they are terribly outnumbered by the automobile drivers on the road. Due to the fact that motorcycles are the smaller of the two forms of transport, the incidence of injury and death for the motorcyclist is much higher than auto drivers and this fact is evident from the statistics showing reporting auto-to-auto accidents and motorcycle-to-auto accidents. Motorcyclists are often involved in an accident with an auto because the auto drivers may fail to see a motorcycle that could be coming around a corner or crossing an intersection. Auto drivers do not expect to see the motorcycle and this causes them to overlook a bike on many occasions. Motorcycle traffic accidents are more preventable than you might think, so read on to discover how to make your ride a safe one.
Safety equipment such as reflective wear, helmets and tall flags at the back of a motorcycle make it much easier for motorists to see someone on a motorcycle. Even with safety equipment, riding a motorcycle is much more dangerous than driving an auto because autos have the surrounding encasement that is missing on motorcycles. However, this is also the allure of the motorcycle. Motorcycle traffic accidents are responsible for approximately 24 per cent of the total fatalities that occur on the road. This is a much larger number than it needs to be and could be smaller if some simple safety precautions were observed. Many motorcyclists do not like to wear a helmet, but this is unwise because if worn, the helmet can prevent brain injury from impact and even death.
Minimal impact motorcycle accidents still cause severe damage to the bike and the rider. Often, the bike will be damaged to the point that it can no longer be a mode of transportation until serious repairs are made. The collision can also have severe consequences to the rider; injuries that can even be life threatening. Taking a motorcycle safety course with a local training provider is a great way to become more aware of the safety precautions a motorcycle driver should use when travelling and the procedures a motorcycle owner should follow if an accident does happen. The codes and laws will be different depending on location, so motorcycle riders should check out the laws and codes that concern reporting accidents involving a motorcycle.
Follow these tips to make your ride safer and to be able to fully enjoy the freedom of the open ride. ‘Safety first’ is a good motto to adopt when riding without much protection between you, the road and other motorists.
You can find lots of information about motorbike accident claims online. You will also find details on how best to make a cycle accident claim.
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