How to Avoid an Accident on a Motorcycle
Blame is irrelevant when people are killed or injured in motorcycle accidents. The reality is that it's up to you to stay out of accidents.
- Difficulty:
- Moderate
Instructions
Things You'll Need
- Basic Traffic-safety Rule Books
- Motorcycle Owner's Manual
- Traffic Rule Books
- Motorcycles
- Eye Protection For Motorcycle Riders
- Federally Approved Motorcycle Helmets
- Motorcycle Accessories
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Wear highly visible clothing (especially at night) and use your headlight, even in daylight.
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Communicate with drivers in other vehicles by using the proper signals, brake light, and lane position.
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Keep an adequate space cushion when following, being followed, sharing your lane, passing other vehicles or being passed.
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Scan your course of travel 10 to 15 seconds ahead so you can identify and avoid potential hazards.
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Remain alert, and always be prepared to avoid a crash.
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Tips & Warnings
Motorcycle riding is an inherently dangerous activity that can result in serious injury or death. We recommend that you seek proper training and equipment before attempting this activity.
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Comments
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LexTalionis
May 26, 2008
Be very watchfull at intersections: that is where you are most likely to be hurt or killed. Intersections, blind spots, debri in the roadway and excessive speed are what you have to be mindfull of. And don't drive around with your brights on at night. Besides being rude it is illegal. It is also dangerious because it could cause a driver to be partially blinded and cross into your lane or just piss someone off and swerve at you or throw something at you. Buy some accessory lights. -
Jul 29, 2006
I've escaped two potentially fatal accidents by not starting on the green light. Instead I waited to check on both sides that cars were either stopped or that the roads were clear. Doing this gives you the extra seconds when red light-runners zoom through just in front of you.
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Jul 29, 2006
I've escaped two potentially fatal accidents by not starting on the green light. Instead I waited to check on both sides that cars were either stopped or that the roads were clear. Doing this gives you the extra seconds when red light-runners zoom through just in front of you.
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Jul 29, 2006
Slow down. Most motorcycle accidents occur because of excessive speed: (i) losing control in a curve, or (ii) not having time to see a car coming or stopping before the crash.
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Jul 29, 2006
Slow down. Most motorcycle accidents occur because of excessive speed: (i) losing control in a curve, or (ii) not having time to see a car coming or stopping before the crash.
