| The majority of cases of motorcycle accidents are | | | | victim, which is usually the driver in the case of |
| due to speeding and/or riding under the influence of | | | | motorcycle accidents. |
| drugs or alcohol. Since motorcycles don't provide the | | | | Here are a few tips on how to prevent motorcycle |
| same protection as closed vehicles, most riders are | | | | accidents from happening: |
| killed instantly, especially if the accident involves a | | | | 1. Before riding your motorcycle, make sure that you |
| collision with much larger vehicles. | | | | have a license. |
| Statistics show that motorcycle accidents increase in | | | | 2. Before riding, be sure that you are trained |
| number every year. What's worse is that the | | | | professionally. It would also be helpful to be |
| fatalities due to these accidents also rise. This can be | | | | knowledgeable about maintaining your motorcycle so |
| attributed to the increase in the number of | | | | that you would be able to keep it in top condition. |
| motorcycles traveling on public highways and streets. | | | | Don't do the major repairs by yourself. Bring it to a |
| As more and more motorcycles occupy the road, the | | | | reputable repair shop. |
| number of vehicles that compete with others on the | | | | 3. Even if you have been trained professionally, do |
| road increase, thus the chances of accidents | | | | not overestimate your riding skills. Arrogance is one |
| happening are greater. | | | | of the reasons why motorists choose to ignore rules |
| Another factor that plays a part in the increasing | | | | and regulations |
| number of fatalities from motorcycle accidents is the | | | | 4. Do not drink alcohol before driving. |
| fact that a lot of inexperienced drivers continue to | | | | 5. While riding, make sure you are wearing a helmet |
| cruise on the roads. Statistics show that 90 percent | | | | and other protective gear such as boots, long pants, |
| of motorcycle accidents involve inexperienced riders. | | | | jacket, gloves, and sunglasses. It would also be wise |
| A lot of motorcycle riders did not attend riding school. | | | | to use clothing that are bright in color since this will |
| It's either they were taught by relatives or friends or | | | | help other motorists and pedestrians notice you |
| even worse, self-taught. Despite of their lack of skills | | | | better. |
| in riding, they were able to get a license. | | | | 6. Always follow traffic rules and regulations. Do not |
| Fans of motorcycle riding attest to the thrill that they | | | | ignore traffic signs. Always drive along the proper |
| get whenever they race on the streets and they | | | | lane. It is not wise to share lanes with larger vehicles |
| often forget that what they're doing is very risky. It | | | | like trucks and cars. In general, the drivers of these |
| is vital that every motorist, whether using a car or a | | | | vehicles are only looking for vehicles of somewhat |
| motorcycle, should keep in mind that almost all | | | | the same size so they may not notice you until an |
| accidents are attributed to the negligence or lack of | | | | accident has already taken place. Moreover, maintain |
| discipline on the part of the driver. Moreover, all | | | | enough space between your motorcycle and other |
| vehicular accidents are tragic on the part of the | | | | vehicles. |