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What cause of motorcycle accidents can you usually avoid?
When riding off-road, you usually can avoid the main cause of motorcycle accidents: drivers of larger vehicles who disregard the motorcyclist’s rights. Most often, the driver of the larger vehicle claims he or she “didn’t see” the motorcycle.
Are motorcycle accidents avoidable?
According to the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA), motorcyclists are 28\% more likely to be killed in an accident than those in passenger vehicles. Many of the leading causes of motorcycle accidents, injuries and fatalities are entirely preventable.
Do motorcycle crashes hurt?
According to the Hurt Report, 98\% of multiple vehicle collisions and 96\% of single vehicle accidents result in injury to a motorcyclist. Motorcyclists are 26 times more likely to die in a traffic accident than someone in a car and five times as likely to be hurt.
What are the most common causes of motorcycle accidents?
The most common motorcycle accident. A car fails to see you or judges your speed incorrectly, turning in front of you at an intersection. Blame inattention, distraction, blind spots and even psychology; a driver looking for cars perceives merely an absence of cars, not the presence of a motorcycle.
How can you avoid a motorcycle accident?
Luckily, bikes also give you the best possible tools to avoid crashing—incredibly powerful brakes, obstruction-free vision, excellent handling, and very grippy tires. Here’s how to use those tools, and your very own brain, to avoid one of these common motorcycle accidents. Want to reduce your odds of dying in a crash? Get educated.
Do bright colors on a motorcycle helmet and jacket help avoid accidents?
Bright colors on your helmet and jacket/suit will help car drivers see you, potentially avoiding some of the common accidents detailed below. The most common motorcycle accident. A car fails to see you or judges your speed incorrectly, turning in front of you at an intersection.
What is the best way to learn to ride a motorcycle?
Ride at a pace where your reaction time and ability to take action fit within your range of vision. On the road, “Slow In, Fast Out” is an effective rule of thumb. Enter a corner wide, to increase your vision and at an easy pace. You can pick up the speed on the way out, once you can see.