Tuesday, December 9, 2008
Safety Measures Regarding Motorcycle Riding
The Hurt Study statistics revealed that 92% of motorcycle accidents involved motorcyclists who learned to ride from family, friends or by themselves - all non-professional training sources. Over half of all motorcycle accidents involve motorcycle riders with less than five months of experience and who were self-trained or under-trained riders.
Obviously, one of the most important safety efforts motorcyclists could make would be to get adequate training before riding a motorcycle in common traffic situations. Other safety measures you might take include:
- Be aware that motor vehicle drivers cannot always see motorcycles, especially after dark, when about 60% of motorcycle fatalities occur. Make sure you are as visible as possible to other drivers. Use headlights during day and night and wear brightly colored or reflective clothing.
- Invest in professional training to learn skills and driving tips your family and friends may not know about.
- Be aware of bad road conditions: uneven lanes, potholes, lack of divider, tire treads and other debris on the roadway.
- Be aware of how your motorcycle handles and stability at different speeds.
- Don't drive after any amount of alcohol consumption, and be alert to other drivers who may have been drinking.
- Adjust your driving to weather conditions.
- Wear protective clothing and a helmet.
Taking appropriate safety measures not only reduces your risk of having an accident, it may lessen the injuries you suffer, should you be involved in one. If you have been involved in a
motorcycle accident in Ontario, you should get legal advice as soon as possible. Call the experienced accident lawyers at
Findlay Law Offices for more information and a free consultation.
posted by Patti at 2:02 PM
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