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It Is Possible To Assist In Preventing Motorcycle Crashes

By Kathy Jenkins

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Published: 24Sep2011
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Throughout the hotter months of the year, especially with the high cost of fuel, many motorcycles are found on the highways. With the significant increase in the number of riders of motorcycles, it is important that everyone drive defensively, to keep motorcycle accidents to an absolute minimum. Are you aware of all of the things that can be done to help stop them?

If you are riding a motorcycle, you need to be responsible, by wearing the proper safety equipment, and not exceeding the speed limit for the conditions. Keep away from fast paced streets or freeways, if you don't feel confident with your riding ability. Not only will that set you vulnerable to an accident, but others in the process. Don't get on your bike unless everything is in good working order, and especially make sure that all of the necessary controls can be reached. For neither a car nor a motorcycle is it acceptable to be drinking and driving. Numerous bike accidents seem to involve alcohol consumption.

When operating a motorcycle, it is very important to watch the other vehicles. The driver of a car is not always able to see motorcycles, especially in the blind spots. Motorcycle riders must be completely ready always, for a car to swerve into the other lane, without knowing that you are even there. When driving into the dark, be certain that your head lights are working, as well as everything else. There is a better chance for riders with little experience to be the ones getting into accidents. Novice riders have less understanding of the rules of the road, and are a lot less relaxed when operating their motorcycle. That doesn't mean that older riders who aren't paying attention, won't find themselves in an accident.

A bike rider has to be more mindful with hindrances in the road. A car can hit most things without a problem, but there are boards or other debris that can be deadly for the motorcycle driver. Car drivers need to pay attention to where all other vehicles are, especially motorcycles, because they can easily get lost in blind spots. Make sure you look at your mirrors more than once before you make a move, and never fail to use your signals. Older version motorcycles lack turn signals, so hold a close watch for any turns. At nighttime it is advisable to pay attention, because that specific light heading towards you might be a motorcycle, or a car with a headlight out.

When following a motorcycle, it is best to keep back even farther than you normally do for a car. Any abrupt stopping that creates a rear end crash will likely be a lot worse when you rear end a motorcycle. Damages will likely be much more extreme than when you rear end someone in a car. It doesn't matter how experienced you happen to be with riding a motorcycle, an accident could happen at any time. It's not possible to take away every hazard, but you can be careful, by driving defensively.

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