What 3 Things Can You Do To Help Prevent Motorcycle Accident Claims?
I think that anyone would agree that the best way to avoid making a motorcycle accident claim is to avoid being in a motorcycle accident.
While it may be true that car drivers not paying enough attention to bikes while driving is probably one of the biggest causes of motorcycle accidents, you will want to do everything that you can to minimize the possible injuries you might suffer and the damage to your bike.
The Problem - Visibility There was a study done in the 1980s by the University Of Southern California, but it is still very valid today, that of the many factors that contributed to auto/motorcycle accidents the one that stood out was the bike not being visible enough to the driver of the auto.
Motorcycle riders are much more likely to receive injuries of the serious kind from a car/bike accident then the car driver, even though many auto drivers drive around without paying too much attention to their driving.
In the study they found that a simple action, turning on the motorcycle headlamp (if it had one), during the daylight hours, dramatically increased the motorcycle visibility to the car driver and reduced the chances of a collision.
A simple act but a very effective thing to do to increase safety.
Learn How to Ride Your Motorcycle Safely Inexperienced riders often find themselves in situations that may cause them to crash because they don't know what to do.
The study found that many riders learn to ride by just riding every day and hoping for the best without any training.
Finding themselves in a situation that they don't know how to react to, and then making the wrong decision, is how many riders end up in a serious accident.
Training centers exist throughout the world that a rider can take basic safety training on riding a motorcycle and situational analysis to avoid accidents.
Use Safety Gear Properly In many countries and states all around the world there are laws being passed about wearing safety gear while riding.
With helmets being the safety gear most commonly being required.
The after market for motorcycle gear such as leather riding suits, gloves, custom boots and all sorts of other items is huge and growing all the time.
Customizable gear is easily found if you have a bike club or a particular cause you want to promote.
All sorts of styles and colors can be found for both men and women.
Looking for gear to make riding safer is very easy and fun.
These three ideas can be used to not only make the motorcycle rider's life safer and more fun but also there will hopefully be less of a need for motorcycle accident claims.
While it may be true that car drivers not paying enough attention to bikes while driving is probably one of the biggest causes of motorcycle accidents, you will want to do everything that you can to minimize the possible injuries you might suffer and the damage to your bike.
The Problem - Visibility There was a study done in the 1980s by the University Of Southern California, but it is still very valid today, that of the many factors that contributed to auto/motorcycle accidents the one that stood out was the bike not being visible enough to the driver of the auto.
Motorcycle riders are much more likely to receive injuries of the serious kind from a car/bike accident then the car driver, even though many auto drivers drive around without paying too much attention to their driving.
In the study they found that a simple action, turning on the motorcycle headlamp (if it had one), during the daylight hours, dramatically increased the motorcycle visibility to the car driver and reduced the chances of a collision.
A simple act but a very effective thing to do to increase safety.
Learn How to Ride Your Motorcycle Safely Inexperienced riders often find themselves in situations that may cause them to crash because they don't know what to do.
The study found that many riders learn to ride by just riding every day and hoping for the best without any training.
Finding themselves in a situation that they don't know how to react to, and then making the wrong decision, is how many riders end up in a serious accident.
Training centers exist throughout the world that a rider can take basic safety training on riding a motorcycle and situational analysis to avoid accidents.
Use Safety Gear Properly In many countries and states all around the world there are laws being passed about wearing safety gear while riding.
With helmets being the safety gear most commonly being required.
The after market for motorcycle gear such as leather riding suits, gloves, custom boots and all sorts of other items is huge and growing all the time.
Customizable gear is easily found if you have a bike club or a particular cause you want to promote.
All sorts of styles and colors can be found for both men and women.
Looking for gear to make riding safer is very easy and fun.
These three ideas can be used to not only make the motorcycle rider's life safer and more fun but also there will hopefully be less of a need for motorcycle accident claims.
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