free initial consultation
call: (702) 625-8777
Home visits available. Call for an appointment: (702) 625-8777

Personal Injury Blog

Safety Tips for Motorists and Motorcyclists

Wednesday, May 27, 2015

Both motorists and motorcyclists have a strong role to play in helping prevent motorcycle accidents and keep motorcyclists safer.

If you are a motorist, keep the following tips in mind.

Avoid distracted driving. Switch off your cell phones to avoid having to pick up the cell phone to answer a call or read a message. If you are otherwise distracted, with your children or with other people in the car, pull over somewhere safe and deal with the distraction before you continue driving. Remember, as a distracted driver, you are much less likely to notice a motorcyclist in time to avoid an accident. That cell phone call, or message is not as important as saving a life.

Look out for motorcyclists near intersections, and while making turns. Look out for motorcyclists when you're backing out of a parking lot.

If you are a motorcyclist, keep the following tips in mind to enjoy a safe summer.

Wear a helmet that is approved by the Department Of Transportation, and make sure that the helmet fits you securely, and is comfortable to wear.

Ride a motorcycle that is equipped with antilock brakes. This can help reduce the risk of accidents involving skidding. In fact, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety estimates that the risk of an accident drops by 31% when your motorcycle has antilock brakes.

Avoid riding at night, and avoid riding in bad weather. Dress to be visible, and that includes wearing high visibility jackets, pants and helmets. Stick to speed limits, and obey all traffic laws - these also apply to you, and not just to motorists.