Other drivers are the most frequent cause behind motorcycle accidents. It is important for both motorcyclists and other motorists to know how to avoid a tragic accident. Poor visibility and inattentiveness on part of the driver is behind almost half of annual motorcycle accidents, and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has backed a campaign it calls Share the Road.
Share the Road encourages drivers to give motorcycles a lot of room to maneuver, giving at least a full lane width. Another common cause of motorcycle accidents occurs when a vehicle turns left in front of a motorcyclist or changes lanes without seeing the motorcyclist. To avoid an accident, the NHTSA recommends always checking blind spots before turning or changing lanes.
To make sure the Share the Road campaign reaches as many people as possible, the NHTSA sends out its model language to be used in motorcycle safety courses and driver’s manuals for licensing purposes.
What Other Safety Campaigns Exist to Reduce Motorcycle Accidents?
Private businesses have also launched campaigns to promote awareness and education on helping keep both motorcyclists and drivers safe. AllState’s Once is Never Enough campaign is aimed at reducing the number of motorcycle accidents with other vehicles. Once is Never Enough tries to warn drivers by putting up signs where motorcycle accidents are most likely to happen, especially at intersections. Road signs put up at intersections read “Watch for Motorcycles”.
Metier Law Firm is a proud member of the motorcycle community and we are honored to help our fellow motorcyclists in their time of need. You can learn more about us by visiting our Facebook and Twitter pages.
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Did You Know? Long considered the gold standard for motorcycle accident and safety data, the appropriately named Hurt Report found that two-thirds of motorcycle accidents were caused by cars unable to see the motorcyclist.
You can learn more about the Allstate Once is Never Enough program by visiting the Motorcyclist Online website.