Everyday we always hear or watch news in television or in radio that another motorcycle vehicle accident has happen, again. Right? The reason why motorcycle riders are more vulnerable to crashes with other motor vehicles were motorcycle riders are exposed and have limited safety equipment available to them as compared with most large vehicles, which have seat belts, airbags and other safety features. Motorcycles are much smaller and lighter than cars, it has only two wheels, and do not enclose the rider in a box of metal, these characteristics along with others, make motorcycle riding riskier than riding in a car. As compared to car accidents, motorcycle accidents are more likely to result in death or serious injury.ย
A Motorcyclists are more likely to get in an accident than drivers of a car, just because a rider is more prone to injury after an accident does not explain why riders are at a higher risk of getting into an accident in the first place. They are also more likely to get hurt, most obviously, motorcycles are more dangerous than cars in their shape and size, especially motorcycle has only two wheels than those cars that are four wheels. They are much smaller than passenger vehicles and do not offer the added protection of being shielded by metal because it is open.ย
Motorcyclists face other majority risks that car drivers do not. This includes the limited visibility to car drivers, hazards such as potholes and uneven heights between lanes, and less stability, compared to car drivers, motorcyclists also need a higher skill of training in order to operate their vehicles. But sometimes, there are some variety of factors that contribute to the increased risk of motorcycle accidents, and despite the fact that lack of proper motorcycle training is a factor, the accident is not always the fault of the riders.ย
The common causes of motorcycle accident are: Cars Making Left-Hand Turns; Motorcycle Lane Splitting; Motorcyclist Speeding & Alcohol Use; Collisions Between Motorcycles and Fixed Objects; Road Hazards Facing Motorcyclists and High Performance Motorcycles.
Therefore, if you are a rider of motorcycle you should do these tips for avoiding motorcycle accidents and reduce your risk of being injured in a motorcycle accident:ย
Always wear your motorcycle helmet and protective gear when riding your motorcycle.
Make sure you have sufficient distance between your motorcycle and the vehicle in front of you in case the vehicle stops suddenly.
Always have your headlight on and consider adding additional lights, including taillights and headlights.
Wear brightly colored clothing and reflective vests to help other drivers see you.
Whenever turning or stopping, make sure you use your signals and hand signals.
Be attentive when riding your motorcycle. Avoid distracted driving so that you can avoid collisions and adjust your speed for dangerous road conditions.
Avoid driving your motorcycle in poor weather conditions, especially when their is heavy rains because the road is too slippery for you to drive fast.
Never operate your motorcycle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol, stop drinking alcohol if you have your ride.ย
If you are having a bad day or a bad mood do not drive unless stay calm, and pray before you drive.ย