Comments on: New York Motorcycle Lawyer Recommends 10 Safety Tips for Bikers http://www.zifflaw.com/NYInjuryLawBlog/new-york-motorcycle-lawyer-recommends-10-safety-tips-for-bikers Legal Answers from Lawyers Who Know New York & Pennsylvania Law Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:03:01 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Adam Gee http://www.zifflaw.com/NYInjuryLawBlog/new-york-motorcycle-lawyer-recommends-10-safety-tips-for-bikers/comment-page-1#comment-9449 Adam Gee Fri, 06 Mar 2009 16:16:57 +0000 http://www.zifflaw.com/NYInjuryLawBlog/?p=1219#comment-9449 Jeff - thanks for your comment, and the additional advice you provide. They are all very good points that bikers should consider. As a personal injury attorney who handles a lot of motorcycle cases, I can confirm that the majority of accidents occur when vehicles fail to yield the right of way to bikers, often by turning left in front of them or by pulling out in front of them from stop signs, driveways, etc. The recurrent theme is that bikers aren't recognized by the average vehicle operator. Bikers need to recognize this unfortunate fact and act accordingly for their own preservation. Thanks for reading, Adam M. Gee, Esq. Jeff – thanks for your comment, and the additional advice you provide. They are all very good points that bikers should consider. As a personal injury attorney who handles a lot of motorcycle cases, I can confirm that the majority of accidents occur when vehicles fail to yield the right of way to bikers, often by turning left in front of them or by pulling out in front of them from stop signs, driveways, etc. The recurrent theme is that bikers aren’t recognized by the average vehicle operator. Bikers need to recognize this unfortunate fact and act accordingly for their own preservation.

Thanks for reading,

Adam M. Gee, Esq.

]]> By: Jeff http://www.zifflaw.com/NYInjuryLawBlog/new-york-motorcycle-lawyer-recommends-10-safety-tips-for-bikers/comment-page-1#comment-9445 Jeff Fri, 06 Mar 2009 14:55:32 +0000 http://www.zifflaw.com/NYInjuryLawBlog/?p=1219#comment-9445 These are all good recommendations. Studies show 40-70 percent of crashes happen when a car in the opposing lane cuts a left in front of an oncoming motorcycle or scooter. Other examples where vehicles violate the rider's right of way are problematic too. The lesson? Never take for granted you are seen or fully registered in the consciousness of a motorist while you are on a motorcycle or scooter. Part of becoming streetwise is learning to gauge this, and riding conspicuously in various scenarios so you are seen (over and above bright clothing). Never give them a chance to take you out by riding in blind spots, or assuming they will yield to you in intersections. Another safety tip: Learn to "read pavement." Different types of pavement (old/new/oily/non-oily asphalt or concrete each provide a level of grip while cornering. Part of the art of riding safe is learning a whole new skill set (gauging traction and road conditions much more carefully) you never need to worry about while driving an automobile or truck. Remember also: In hard stops, 90-plus percent of braking comes from the front brake, so learn to master it in a variety of situations, and on different pavement types. By far, what happens when a motorcyclist is confronted by a sudden situation, is he or she panics, freezes, forgets in that moment in fear, and that is a recipe to crash. Becoming accustomed to more sudden evasive maneuvers (carefully! at your own pace!) is part of advanced safety tactics. A typical crash scene has a long streak of back brake rubber laid down in a straight line smack into the car or thing that scared the rider into panic. So learn to ride better, get training, and take it all seriously. Jeff http://motorcyclesafetynews.com/ These are all good recommendations.

Studies show 40-70 percent of crashes happen when a car in the opposing lane cuts a left in front of an oncoming motorcycle or scooter.

Other examples where vehicles violate the rider’s right of way are problematic too.

The lesson? Never take for granted you are seen or fully registered in the consciousness of a motorist while you are on a motorcycle or scooter. Part of becoming streetwise is learning to gauge this, and riding conspicuously in various scenarios so you are seen (over and above bright clothing).

Never give them a chance to take you out by riding in blind spots, or assuming they will yield to you in intersections.

Another safety tip: Learn to “read pavement.” Different types of pavement (old/new/oily/non-oily asphalt or concrete each provide a level of grip while cornering.

Part of the art of riding safe is learning a whole new skill set (gauging traction and road conditions much more carefully) you never need to worry about while driving an automobile or truck.

Remember also: In hard stops, 90-plus percent of braking comes from the front brake, so learn to master it in a variety of situations, and on different pavement types.

By far, what happens when a motorcyclist is confronted by a sudden situation, is he or she panics, freezes, forgets in that moment in fear, and that is a recipe to crash.

Becoming accustomed to more sudden evasive maneuvers (carefully! at your own pace!) is part of advanced safety tactics.

A typical crash scene has a long streak of back brake rubber laid down in a straight line smack into the car or thing that scared the rider into panic.

So learn to ride better, get training, and take it all seriously.

Jeff
http://motorcyclesafetynews.com/

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