Most Common Causes Of Motorcycle Accidents - Vehicle Crash Info
Most motorcycle accidents are fatal or involve very serious injuries due to the nature and power of motorcycles
. The thrill of the ride is equal to the danger it portents. Motorcycle accidents share certain common causes with accidents involving other types of vehicles. Driver intoxication is universal and any machinery should not be operated while drunk or high on drugs as it impairs not only the visual and judgment abilities but also the motor abilities of the driver or machine user.
Speeding also affects motrorcyclists as it makes it hard to stop safely and on time in case of danger. Maneuvering around corners and curves at high speeds is also very dangerous and many drivers have parted ways with their machines after failing to maneuver corners or curves successfully.
There are however certain causes that are unique to motorcycle accidents. These causes are covered in some detail below.
Visibility
Driver of cars and trucks have a problem seeing motorcyclists and sometimes notice them when it is too late.
Bad Road Conditions
Motorcyclists are prone to experiencing the worst with bad road conditions. Potholes, debris, and uneven surfaces will affect motorcyclists more than drivers of passenger cars and trucks. Undivided roads and rural roads pose special challenges for motorcyclists.
Helmet Non-use
Non use of a helmet highly increases the chances of fatalities in case of crashes and collisions.
Riding Skills
Riding a motorcycle is vastly different from driving a car or truck. It is important to take classes as one would take for car driving and to be more cautious when using a motorcycle.
Night Riding
Riding at night is a lot more dangerous than daytime riding because visibility is greatly reduced both for the rider and other road users. It will be very easy for other road user to crash into a motorcyclist and for the motorcyclist to crash into other road users.