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I know little knowledge about motorcycle,motorcyling and motorcyclists but what I know,it is the most accident prone vehicle.We treated and admitted in the hospital where i work so many cases of accidents from motorcycle fall,such as sliding on the pavement due to slippery road,bumped or cut by crossing animals especially cats and dogs among other incidents.Drivers of motorcycles not only got bruises but mostly fractured legs and severe head injuries.Because of such traumatic enigma where motorcylcles are concern I never rode one and not dream of having one,nor want any members of my family to ride them.

babylyn - Yes motorcycles are dangerous, and they may be at a higher risk of accidents; mostly because other drivers are not paying attention and aware of the motorcyclist. However, drinking, smoking, eating fried food, driving in a car, riding a bicycle, walking, running, and breathing are also dangerous these days - it's all about how you do it, and knowing what your doing. Some people are terrified of bikes, and have a closed view when it comes to your side of things (working in a hospital) but step back and say to yourself "how did these things happen" and you will see it's not motorcycling itself that is dangerous.

Agree with wingsofbeauty, in that a lot of people don't look for motorcyclists when driving their cars, they close the door switch on their stereo and disengage their brains. However it has to be said that there are some people who don't help themselves as they don't wear the right protective gear either. Of course the riders of Motorcycles will suffer more serious injuries than drivers of cars they don't have a protective cage around them...

I've been riding for well over 30 years and am always aware of the dangers. I wear a helmet and protective clothing and never let my attention wander when on the bike. But I LOVE riding and would hate to give it up because I was fearful.
I never let my children ride, and when they grew up and left home I bought my first motorcycle. They were horrified and confronted me, "You never let US ride, how can you get a motorcycle now?!" I told them that now that they were adults they could do whatever they wanted. Meanwhile, I had paid my debt to society by raising them and now I was free to do what I wanted, and that included riding.
I am looking forward to getting my beautiful red Suzuki out again in a couple of weeks, as soon as the weather allows.

It may be dangerous but boy is it great fun. Over here in the UK it is also the best way to travel as you can get through the traffic, providing you don't ride a Harley or Honda Goldwing.

Yeah!Motorcycle do really dangerous,especially in the high speed.But as a boy or true man,it is hard to say no for motor machine such as car,motorcyle and so on.Coz it is easy to make our dream come true for ride a cool motorcycle.Besides the motorcyle I wish i could have chance to have a try of the morden traffic machine which were use in [url=http://www.dvdsetshop.com/products/Navy-NCIS-Naval-Criminal-Investigative-Service-Season-1-5-DVD-Boxset-DVDS-1394.html]NCIS Seasons 1-5[/url]

Yes I admit there is a hightened risk when riding a motorcycle compared to a car, but like almost everything else in life when used properly and safely many needless accidents can be avoided. Many different things are cited as being leading causes of motorcycle accidents, but personally I think one of the biggest causes is Ego. Riders think they are super cool and go speeding down the road and weaving in and out of traffic and others feel they are tough harley drivers and nothing will hurt them. In fact I had a guy on a Harley tailgating me the other day and came inches from eating my back bumper. I set safety limits for myself and remain cautious at all times. Riding a motorcycle is a wonderful experience that I wouldn't miss for the world, but you have to have a good head on your shoulders to do it.

It may be that they are not more or less dangerous than a car but that the results of any incidents are more dramatic. Bikers are not seen so easily so that other vehicles just pull out in front of them. Vans and trucks always overfill their tanks so that the diesel leaks out and makes the road very slippery. The absolute beauty, joy and excitement of riding a bike so far outwieghs the problems that you cannot see them, even with a telescope. Keep Riding, Keep Smiling

75% of riders get into an accident within their first 2 years of riding!

If motorcycles were the only vehicles on roads, they would not be too dangerous, but since roads have other larger vehicles ranging from automobiles of 1000 kg to combination vehicles of 50 000 kg, motorcycles with the masses around 100 kg are much weaker. In crashes involving motorcycles, both motorcyclists themselves and other road users may be somewhat liable, depending on exact circumstances. Serious accidents can easily kill motorcyclists.

To do a good protective measures.... Good luck...

Hi,
While driving the motorcycle we have to take many precautions it will be very safety to us .
I really congratulate you to this forum where people can share their thoughts and more then it they can help each other in all respect.


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Nuimos

Hi everybody. We have to always take care when driving a motorcycle. Also we have to control on our motorcycle speed.

Where did you get this statistic?

Walking across a street is dangerous especially if you are not in a crosswalk. Riding maybe a little more dangerous than driving a car but you can lessen the chances of harm by taking a riding course, practice your skills, and wearing the proper gear. Also be extra vigilant when turning left in front of oncoming traffic.

Just wanted to add my 2cents.

Like any activity, riding is dangerous. Mostly not because of what you control, but what you don't: Bad drivers, bad roads, and bad equipment. If it was just yourself, you can control how fast you go and ride faster as your skills improve. How dangerous depends on where you ride. Freeway during rush hour in a rain storm while you are lane splitting, then you are asking for it. However, if you ride in closed track with other riders, good road, good visibility, then you chances of getting hurt greatly diminishes.

I used to ride until my kids came along and I decided to stop riding. Like Claybird, I am waiting until my kids are old enough to take care of themselves and I will be back on 2 wheels.

If you decide to ride, ride safely and wisely. God bless.

every vehicle runnig on road is dangerous i guess , if not driven withn 100% concentration. bikes are not an exception to this. motorcyclist tend to play with bike that's where i feel it becomes more accident prone.

My family members always force me to wear a Helmet whenever i am going to driving the motorcycle.

No man i disagree that a motorcycle is dangerous.It is one of the fast mean of transportation.

Yes i agree with you.

Motorcycles are not dangerous by itself. If you compare it to a car or other vehicle, then it is dangerous. Because we are covered by the car body, belts and anti accidental systems (modern cars). But in a motorcycle, if one is habitual to speed drive, unfortunately, there is no survival on a hit.

Motorcycling is dangerous but if we obey these tips then it can save us.These are some tips to prevent motorcycle
Develop safe riding techniques by attending a formal motorcycle-riding course.

1-Always wear a helmet and protective clothing.

2-Never ride after drinking or if you are feeling drowsy.

3-Avoid riding at night or during bad weather.

4-Be consistent in following road rules-your safety depends on it.

Thanks.

I am a serious and avid motorcyclist. I ride maybe 300 days a year in the Mid-Atlantic states, a little less than 15,000 miles annually on average. I have been a serious and avid motorcyclist for 30 years, and though I ride more now than when I started, I certainly have over a quarter million miles in the saddle.

Without a doubt, motorcycling is the most dangerous thing I do.

Almost all of that danger may be attributed to other drivers.

If, through other drivers' negligence or recklessness, my life is put in peril only three times in a week, that is a good week.

Kind of funny with the risk of death impinging on my riding so often - I'm not a live to ride guy, I ride to live.