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June 3, 2017 By Andrew J. Cates

Motorcycle Accidents – Ensure your Safety with These Tips

Motorcycle Safety TipsYour desire to be out on the road may be increasing along with the temperatures. After all, warm weather makes the perfect setting for a ride out on open roads on your motorcycle.

Motorcycles offer freedom that no other vehicles can compete with. However, they also come with a high level of risk to the safety of the rider. Accidents involving motorcycles are often fatal. Those that aren’t often result in injuries that are severe.

Keep safe

While you can’t control what other motorists do, you can take extra precaution to ensure your own safety while on the road. The following tips will help to keep you safe while enjoying a ride on your bike:

  • Observe traffic laws

Traffic laws were created to improve safety for all road users. Avoid taking unnecessary risks. Keep your speed within the limits of the law and observe laws such as stopping at red lights. Reckless behavior can result in fatal motorcycle accidents and serious injuries.

  • Apply defensive driving skills

While you may be a safe rider who obeys traffic laws, don’t assume all other motorists are. You could end up in the hospital as a result of the reckless actions of another motorist. You can’t control the actions of other motorists, but you can ensure your own safety by consistently applying defensive driving techniques.

Always be alert while riding your motorcycle. Never assume that the other driver can see you. Keep a safe distance between you and other vehicles. Be ready to take evasive action at any moment.

  • Learn how to stay safe

Learn how to stay safe while riding by enrolling in a safety training course. These courses are a good idea especially if you’re new to riding motorcycles. Some states require riders under the age of 21 to enroll and complete these classes to enhance safety on the road.

  • Avoid bad weather

Avoid going out for a ride in bad weather. Check to see whether it is snowy, windy or raining. These conditions can cause even the most experienced riders to be involved in an accident. Limit riding in the night as well as during times of low visibility.

  • Wear bright clothes

Many drivers who are involved in motorcycle accidents claim that they didn’t see the motorcycle. Motorcycles are fast and small, making them hard to notice on the road.

Many people believe that motorcycle riders ought to wear black leather jackets. However, dark clothes only make you less visible at night. Wear bright colored clothes while riding. This will increase your visibility to other motorists.

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