Tips To Keep Motorcyclists Visible When Sharing the Road

When motorcyclists share the roads with larger vehicles, they must remain highly visible. Failure to do so can result in severe injury and, in the worst cases, death. According to statistics, roughly half the motorcycle crashes involve drivers who fail to see motorcyclists on time.

Many motorcycle accidents occur when drivers misjudge the speed and distance of motorcyclists, do not see motorcyclists in intersections, or violate motorcyclists’ right of way when making left turns. For this reason, motorcycle riders must practice safe riding habits to remain safe and visible while sharing the roads with other motorists.

This blog covers tips to help motorcyclists stay visible when sharing the road. Contact Goodman Acker, P.C., immediately to learn your legal rights and options if you or a loved one is involved in a motorcycle accident. Call 248-286-8100 to schedule a case review.

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Unlike vehicle occupants, motorcycle riders have little protection in an accident, which makes them more susceptible to injuries. Our lawyers understand how significant these wounds can be and their impact on a person’s life. Therefore, at Goodman Acker, P.C., we aggressively pursue motorcycle accident claims and do all we can to help our clients get fair compensation.

When you retain our services, we will dedicate time and resources to your case and fight to protect your rights and interests. Our initial consultations are free, and we work on a contingency fee basis, so do not hesitate to contact us to schedule a free case evaluation.

Tips to keep motorcyclists visible

Our Michigan motorcycle accident lawyers care about the safety of those on the road. To this end, we have listed some helpful tips to help you stay visible when riding. They include the following:

• Wear bright and reflective clothing: Dressing in bright colors and wearing reflective clothing at night is an excellent way to stay visible. You can also get a bright helmet to improve your visibility and help drivers see you riding in front of them.


• Use reflective tape: Reflective tape can make your motorcycle more visible. Add it to the wheel rims, fairings, panniers, and tail lights. It is inexpensive and reflects invisible parts of the bike in the dark.


• Add auxiliary lights: Auxiliary LED lights increase visibility at all hours, day or night. Adding them to the front of your motorcycle will make you more noticeable to oncoming traffic, especially those turning in front of you.

• Use the motorcycle brake lights: Tapping your brakes when riding is an excellent way to let drivers know of your presence. Using brakes is crucial in heavy traffic to avoid accidents. When tapping the brakes, do it lightly so the light flashes and alerts drivers of your presence.


• Stay out of blind spots: Riding in blind spots means the vehicle driver ahead cannot see you. Therefore, avoid riding in blind spots, pass only when drivers can see you, and be swift and efficient.

Goodman Acker, P.C. can fight for your rights

Suppose you sustained injuries in a motorcycle collision and believe another driver should be held liable for your harm and injury. In that case, we encourage you to contact our Michigan motorcycle accident attorneys immediately. At Goodman Acker P.C., we believe no person deserves to suffer a lifetime of pain due to another person’s negligence, recklessness, or carelessness, which is why we are here.

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