subject: Motorcycle Safety Tips [print this page] May is motorcycle safety awareness month. A national initiative aimed at getting motorcyclists and motorists to share the road with each other, this special month hopes to lessen accidents by promoting safety. Jeffrey D. Starker, an Orlando personal injury attorney for more than 15 years, supports this national initiative. Being a motorcycle accident injury attorney for many clients in the past, he knows well the importance of this initiative. With better knowledge on safety while on the road, less accidents, injuries, and fatalities will occur. Lets look into various motorcycle safety tips that could definitely save lives.
Wear Protective Gear
One of the most important aspects of being a responsible motorcyclist, wearing protective gear will help prevent injuries and fatalities. Before hopping onto your motorcycle, no matter how near or far your destination is, make sure you have these protective gear on you:
Helmet purchase and wear US DOT approved helmets.
Body protection long sleeved jackets and long trousers will help prevent injuries.
Eye wear eye protection such as goggles would help keep wind and debris from irritating the eyes causing blurred vision. Remember that visibility will help you ride safely.
Gloves wear gloves that are non-slip for better gripping the controls of the motorcycle.
Footwear proper footwear such as over-the-ankle types should be worn to prevent injuries.
Make Yourself Visible
In order to do this, wear light or bright colour clothes, wear safety gears that have reflective materials, and make sure your motorcycle has working lights especially during the night. There are also reflective stickers available in the market. You can buy them and place them on your motorcycle and gear. Making yourself visible will help lessen the possibility of accidents.
Use Signals
Whether its hand signals, light signals, or both, it is important for you to make your intentions clear for other motorists. Make sure that you always signal before every turn. Also, never weave in and out of different lanes to avoid accidents.
Watch Your Speed
Speeding often causes motorcycle accidents. Make sure that you watch your speed and follow speed limits no matter what time of day. Different road conditions also warrant you to change speeds. Slow down on rough roads, curves, and unbalanced surfaces.
Lane Sense
It is advisable to never share a lane with a car. This is dangerous and may cause accidents as a driver may not be aware of your presence. Always allow enough space between you and other vehicles for safety. If there is a bike lane, use it.
These motorcycle safety tips are encouraged to be used by Jeffrey D. Starker who, aside from being a motorcycle accident injury attorney for many years, also deals with car accidents, trucking accidents, medical malpractice lawsuits, slip and fall accidents, and many other personal injury cases. Following these motorcycle safety tips will help lessen road accidents. In this month and for the rest of the year, it is important to help raise motorcycle safety awareness and to encourage motorists to change their driving habits for the better.
by: Marychris Tabig
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