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Safe Motorcycling Tips
Among all motor vehicles, motorcycles are the most vulnerable on the road. Because motorcycles do not have seatbelts, you can be thrown off your seat in a crash, which can result in serious injury or even death.
However, your chance for survival will be increased if you follow the safety tips below when riding your motorcycle:
Watch the No-Zones
Never hang out in a truck’s blind spot or “no-zone.” Trucks have large no-zones on both sides, the front, and behind the truck. Truck drivers cannot see you when you ride in these blind spots, which allows for a greater chance of a crash. The front blind spot is particularly dangerous if you need to stop quickly. Because of their light weight and braking system, motorcycles can stop much faster than trucks. A truck may not be able to stop as quickly as you do, so you need to take special precautions to avoid crashes before they happen.
Check Yourself & Your Bike
Conduct a safety inspection of your motorcycle before each ride and wear protective clothing, including gloves, boots, and a helmet and jacket. Proper maintenance and protective clothing will help reduce your chance of a crash or the severity of injury if you are involved in a crash, especially with a large truck or bus. Check your bikes tires—both pressure and wear—to make sure that your bike is fit to be out on the road. Wearing bright clothing might not be a bad idea, especially for longer trips to help ensure that other drivers will be able to see you.
Drive to Survive
Motorcycles are the smallest vehicles on the road. Unfortunately, they provide virtually no protection in a crash. Other drivers may not see you on your motorcycle, so you must be aware of everything on the road. Be extra cautious, paying attention to the signals and brake lights of other vehicles, especially trucks. However, you still need to be prepared in the event that their signals or lights don’t work. Ride with caution and drive defensively. Even though your motorcycle may be small, you must abide by the laws of the road. Never ride in between lanes in traffic or share a lane with another vehicle. Driving defensively will protect you!
More Safety Tips for Motorists
If you are in need of professional legal counsel due to an unfortunate motorcycle accident, contact the Clearwater motorcycle accident attorneys at The Fran Haasch Law Group today. We serve clients throughout the Greater Tampa Bay Region, including Clearwater, Tampa, Palm Harbor, St. Petersburg, and beyond.
- Remember, the motorcycle is a vehicle with all of the rights and privileges of any other motor vehicles on the roadway. When you are driving a car or another vehicle, always allow a motorcyclist the full lane width—never try to share a lane.
- Motorcyclists should never ride between lanes of slow-moving or stopped traffic.
- Always make a visual check for motorcycles by checking mirrors and blind spots before entering or leaving a lane of traffic and at intersections.
- Motorcyclists should assume that they are invisible to other motorists and operate their motorcycle accordingly. Position yourself to be seen.
- Remember that some road conditions which may be minor annoyances to passenger vehicles can pose major hazards to motorcyclists.
- Allow for sufficient following distances. When following a motorcycle, make sure that the motorcyclist has enough time to maneuver or stop in an emergency. Never tailgate.