According to published reports motorcycles with antilock brakes or much less likely to be involved in the fatality accident than those without that feature.
Given the popularity of motorcycles particularly in times of high gas prices motorcycle accident safety is critical.
Some thoughts on motorcycle safety:
Always wear a helmet; head injuries are responsible for most motorcycle crash fatalities.
Make sure you are competent to drive motorcycle- take appropriate classes and the comfortable and competent before you take the road.
Ride a motorcycle that fits your body. If you are a smaller person you do not need to be writing a speech during a heavy bike.
Wear protective clothing. Since you are not afforded the protections given an automobile driver, the type of clothing in particular you where it's critically important, get the best you can.
Assuming you cannot be seen and never leave in and out of traffic or change lanes without signaling or in heavy traffic.
Slowdown or do not drive in inclement weather.
Motorcycles particularly in cities are much more dangerous on the highways than an automobile. Motorcycle safety is critical for you and your loved ones.
Greg Baumgartner is a Texas personal injury attorney whose practice focuses on truck accidents, automobile accidents and motorcycle crashes. To speak with a Texas motorcycle accident attorney call Baumgartner Law Firm.
