Whether or not you are a passenger in a vehicle or the driver behind the wheel, when you enter a vehicle, there is always the risk of an accident. While this may sound like an exaggeration initially, the National Highway of Traffic Safety Administration reports that nearly twenty percent of car crashes result in injury or death, making traffic accidents one of the leading causes of death in the U.S. This number increases significantly for motorcycle accidents. More than half of all motorcycle crashes directly result in injury or death. Here are a few key motorcycle accident prevention tips to protect yourself and those around you.
Before getting on the road, it is important to make sure you understand all motorcycle safety practices to prevent unnecessary accidents.
Even if you have been driving a motorcycle for decades, you can benefit from enrolling in a safety course. Regardless of experience level, all riders can stand to benefit from some lessons in safe driving. Motorcycle safety courses do not only provide safety tips on how to protect yourself on the road but also provide riders with tips on how to maintain their motorcycles over time.
Mechanical failures are another leading cause of serious motorcycle crashes. By performing brief inspections of your headlamps, turn signals, and brake lights before going on each ride, you can greatly reduce the likelihood of a crash.
While it may be tempting to have a few drinks with your friends after a long ride, it is crucial to be mindful of the fact that alcohol use remains one of the leading factors that contribute to motorcycle accidents. Drinking impacts driver alertness and responsiveness and is linked to decreased helmet use and increased speeding, both of which dramatically increase your risk of a crash.
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While it is important to take necessary precautions before operating a motorcycle, it is equally important to practice safe driving while on the road.
When driving a smaller vehicle like a motorcycle, you must take preventative measures to ensure that other drivers in larger vehicles can see you. Regardless of whether it is day or night, wear bright, reflective outerwear. Additionally, consider adding reflective material to your bike. If possible, ride in packs of other motorcyclists or in less congested lanes to increase your visibility. Finally, do not be afraid to use your horn if a driver is crowding into your lane.
Perhaps the easiest, most effective safety precaution you can take as a motorcycle rider is to always wear appropriate riding gear. By wearing protective jackets, long pants, boots, gloves, and eyewear, you can protect yourself against road rash and road debris. It is also critical to wear a full-face, light-colored, Department of Transportation-approved helmet even if your state does not have helmet laws. Simply wearing a helmet significantly decreases your risk for head injuries.
By practicing all of these prevention tips, you can reduce your risk of a motorbike crash.
While we might do everything possible to prevent an accident, accidents still happen. At Smith Hulsey Law, we understand that there may have been some factors that you were unable to control, but we are committed to doing everything we can to relentlessly represent you to secure the results you deserve. Our driven team is passionate about delivering justice to those who have been injured by another person’s negligence. Schedule a consultation with us today to learn how motorcycle accident prevention tips can help you protect yourself on the road.
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