With summer around the corner, the sound of motorcycles should be a familiar one to us all. However, it seems to take several months for some drivers to actively look for motorcycles while driving. Motorcycle season gets busy in late April and early May and goes until late September. The easiest way to think of it is this: If it is NOT SNOWING in Missouri, then keep a lookout for motorcycles!
According to the Motorcycle Safety Foundation in a northern newspaper article, “Over half of all fatal motorcycle crashes involve another vehicle. Most of the time, the car or truck driver, not the motorcyclist, is at fault”. Due to the high number of motorcycle accident clients that I have, I am not surprised by this statement from the Motorcycle Safety Foundation. Motorcycles are smaller, have a more narrow profile, and can be hidden in a vehicle’s blind spot or masked by outdoor objects.
“The size and weight of cars and trucks put the obligation on these drivers to use added safety measures,” said Executive Vice-President of the Professional Insurance Agents of Wisconsin (PIAW). “Take an extra moment to look for motorcycles, whether you’re changing lanes, pulling out of a driveway, or turning an intersection.” Why a quote from Wisconsin? Generally, insurance groups will make safety recommendations and promote safety, but this group went so far as to say other drivers should keep an active lookout for motorcycles. I applaud any group advocating for safety.
As a driver of any vehicle on the roadway, you should follow the rules of the road and keep a lookout for everyone’s safety.
“Drive aware of motorcycles, and you can help make the streets and roads safer for everyone.”
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