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Sunday, September 18, 2011

Do Your Portion In Avoiding Motorcycle Mishaps

By Sonya Sunkel


The moment the pleasant months of the year arrive, motorcyclists take to the highways in droves, with the high fuel-price an added impetus. All drivers must undertake a preventive driving style if we are to succeed in curbing motorcycling accidents, now that the number of motorcycle riders is so much greater. You may make a contribution to reducing accidents by doing certain things.

Safety starts with motorcycle riders recognizing the need for them to wear safety apparel at all times, and to adjust the speed they drive at to the conditions. Avoid driving in busy traffic and on freeways unless you are a skilled rider. By doing this you stay clear of high-risk situations and lower the chances of someone having an accident, be that yourself or another driver. Each time you intend to ride your bike, first check that the brakes, turning signals and other controls are all working, and that overall the bike is completely roadworthy. No matter if using a bike or driving a motor vehicle, anyone in control of a vehicle should not drink when driving. Data reveal that alcohol is generally a contributory factor with motorcycle accidents.

A critical part of riding a bike is that you must continuously be aware of what other vehicles are doing. Motor vehicles have blind spots where the driver cannot see other vehicles, and it's worse with bikes. A vehicle driver could thus unexpectedly change lanes, thinking there is nobody in it, and a bike rider should constantly watch out for this. Night-time driving, needless to say, requires that along with everything else, your headlights should be in good working order. Novice drivers stand a greater chance of being involved in an accident. A person new to riding doesn't have the same grasp of the rules of the road and tends to be more nervous while riding. Any individual not paying attention, though, including experienced riders, could end up in an accident.

A biker has to be more cautious about road obstacles than just a car driver. Smaller objects struck by a vehicle without much problem can have perilous consequences for a bike rider. Everybody that drives an automobile should keep in mind blind spots, and strive to know about where all other road users are at all times, motorcycles especially. Make use of your mirrors to confirm what other vehicles are doing, and do so more than once before making any move, while signalling well before time what you are going to do. Prior motorcycles are not outfitted with turning blinkers, so keep your eyes open for turns that weren't signalled. Be cautious about just one oncoming light after dark, because there's no telling if it's a car with only one headlight working or a motorcycle.

The following length you stick to behind a motorbike should be greater than when it's a car. Rear-ending a cycle will have far more disastrous consequences than if it were a car. The injuries received will probably be a lot more extreme than if it were a car. It doesn't matter how experienced you happen to be with riding a motorcycle, an accident can happen at any time. It's not possible to take away every hazard, but you can be aware, by driving defensively.




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