10 Motorist Awareness Tips To Avoid Spring Hill Motorcycle Accidents

Here at Lowman Law Firm, your Spring Hill motorcycle accident attorneys, we’re always posting little tips that help keep car and truck drivers aware of their motorcyclist counterparts.

As part of our effort to reduce Spring Hill motorcycle accidents, we feel obligated to contribute to motorcycle safety awareness. After all, it’s of great benefit to everyone.

What Car And Truck Drivers Should Know About Motorcycles To Avoid Motorcycle Wrecks In Spring Hill

1. There are many more cars and trucks than motorcycles on the road, and some drivers don't "recognize" a motorcycle; they ignore it (usually unintentionally). Look for motorcycles, especially when checking traffic at an intersection, so you can avoid a motorcycle accident in Spring Hill.
2. Because of its small size, a motorcycle may look farther away than it is. It’s often difficult to judge a motorcycle’s speed. When checking traffic to turn at an intersection or into (or out of) a driveway, simply assume that a motorcycle is closer than it looks.
3. Because of its small size, a motorcycle can be easily hidden in a car’s blind spots or masked by objects or backgrounds outside a car. Take an extra moment to completely survey traffic, whether you're changing lanes or turning at intersections.
4. Because of its small size a motorcycle may seem to be moving faster than it really is. Don't assume all motorcyclists are speed demons. Most bikers are just like ordinary drivers who observe legal limits and rules of the road.
5. Motorcyclists often slow by downshifting or merely rolling off the throttle. This means you won’t necessarily see a brake light. Follow them from a greater distance than you would a car or truck to avoid a Spring Hill motorcycle accident. At intersections, assume a motorcyclist may slow down without visual warning.
6. Turn signals on a motorcycle usually are not self-canceling, thus some riders, (especially beginners) sometimes forget to turn them off after a turn or lane change.
7. Motorcyclists often adjust position within a lane to be seen more easily and to avoid debris, passing vehicles, and wind. Understand that motorcyclists adjust lane position for a purpose, not to be reckless or show off or to allow you to share the lane with them. Bikers are just as aware of the need to avoid motorcycle wrecks in Spring Hill as you are. Probably more so.
8. Maneuverability is one of a motorcycle's advantages, especially at slower speeds and with good road conditions, but don't expect a motorcyclist to always be able to dodge out of the way.
9. Stopping distance for motorcycles is nearly the same as for cars, but slippery pavement makes stopping quickly difficult. Allow more following distance behind a motorcycle because it can't always stop "on a dime."
10. When a motorcycle is in motion, don't think of it as motorcycle; think of it as a person.

If You Have Been Involved In A Spring Hill Motorcycle Accident, Call Lowman Law Firm

Call and speak directly with a Spring Hill motorcycle accident attorney at Lowman Law Firm. We’ll give you a free case evaluation. Traffic accidents are less clear cut than you might imagine. If you’ve been injured and lost wages as a result of being in a Spring Hill motorcycle accident, don’t wait! Call us for a candid, confidential case review. Get what you’re entitled to today!