Staying visible on a motorcycle can make an enormous difference when riding out among cars and trucks on the open road. Motorcycle accidents sometimes happen because cars or trucks make a mistake and are unable to see motorcycle riders near their vehicle.

Avoiding motorcycle accidents entirely may be an impossible task given the number of deaths and injuries Americans face in transportation accidents every year, but you can significantly reduce your odds by staying visible.

Increasing Visibility is Easier Than You Might Think

• One obvious but less desirable option is to buy a brightly colored motorcycle. Having a motorcycle that is easy to spot because of the way it looks will reduce your odds of being in a motorcycle accident. Motorcycle consumers that want more of a choice in how their bike looks can always substitute a brightly colored motorcycle for a brightly colored jacket.
• Stick reflective tape to your motorcycle so it can help you stay visible at nighttime and act as an independent light source in some areas.
• Riders also have the option of stacking more than one light source to their motorcycle. Adding an auxiliary light source will give you more flexibility at night when it is more difficult to spot you.
• One of the most important things you can do to stay visible is stay out of blind spots. If you cannot see drivers in their side view mirror, they cannot see you. Just to be on the safe side, you should always give other drivers and yourself a lot of room in case something goes wrong.

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Did You Know?: According to the National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration, the fatality rate for motorcyclists is six times the fatality rate for passenger car occupants.