As people pass by in their cars and trucks, someone on a motorcycle may begin to feel nervous. The closeness and size of the other vehicles can lead to a possible accident.
Learning about the ways that motorcycle crashes differ from other kinds of collisions can help you if you face injuries after this problem.
Balancing and traction
According to the United States Department of Transportation, a rapidly approaching vehicle may not cause a car to roll over but the rush of wind or another element could end in a crash for a motorcycle. Since motorcycles only have two wheels, they do not have as much grip on the road as cars.
This means that a slight bump from another vehicle can cause motorcycle riders to end up with potential spine or brain trauma. Motorcycles do not have doors or sides to protect the riders. This means small mistakes on the road are more likely to impact them or cause them to lose their balance.
Tricky turns
A car or truck driver who does not pay attention to other vehicles on the road may not see motorcycles due to their size. When motorcyclists try to turn left, those vehicles could then run into them.
Checking their mirrors and making sure the lane is clear is extremely important for larger vehicles around motorcycles.
Unsafe car doors
An opened car door may not lead to a fatal crash for another car, but it can throw a motorcyclist off of their ride if the driver opens it when they are going past. Paying attention to the variety of dangers surrounding motorcycles is important for cars and trucks.
