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Most Common Causes of Motorcycle Accidents

May 08, 2009 @ 09:43 PM — by unknown
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When you consider that motorcyclists are more likely to die if they have an accident given their comparative vulnerability to other motorists, it is very important to be aware of the most common causes of motorcycle accidents. Below are some of the most common causes of motorcycle accidents, some helpful information that may keep you safe. More than half of all motorcycle accidents are caused due to the inability of other automobile drivers to see the motorcyclists. This is usually a passenger automobile affected by glare off the road or windshield. Be sure not to follow too closely behind a vehicle and be aware of the vehicle when driving in their blind spot. Another quarter of motorcycle accidents are due to road conditions such as potholes or the placement of something on the road like oil or water. It pays to be aware while out on the road. Vehicle failure causing a motorcycle accident is quite rare and most of these are in the form of blown or punctured tires. In single v