MOTORCYCLE SAFETY DURING THE HOLIDAY SEASON
Automobile safety and motorcycle safety during the holiday season is a growing concern. Roadways are more crowded with drivers heading to shopping malls that are easily distracted as well as people coming from holiday parties who may be driving under the influence. With economic downturns, more and more people are turning to motorcycles as their primary mode of transportation. The Philadelphia motorcycle accident and car accident lawyers of Reiff and Bily offer the following tips that could improve your level of safety
1. Be Safe - conduct a pre-ride safety check to identify any mechanical defects that could jeopardize your safety.
2. Be Visible – signal your intentions and make sure your headlights work both day and night. Use reflective strips or decals on your clothing and on your motorcycle. Flash your brake lights when you are slowing down or stopping.
3. Dress for Safety – Wear only a DOT approved helmet and eye protection. Wear bright colored clothing, over the ankle foot protection, long pants, long sleeve shirt and full finger gloves.
4. Use Common Sense – Keep a safe distance from other motorists and give yourself enough time and space to react to dangerous situations. Use lane positioning to be seen. Ride in the part of the lane where you are most visible. Avoid weaving between lanes.
5. Ride Unimpaired - Don’t ride when you are tired or under the influence of alcohol or drugs. If someone has had too much to drink, intervene.
6. Be Courteous and Responsible – Respect other drivers. Don’t speed and know the local traffic laws and rules of the road.
7. Be Prepared – Practice. Develop your riding techniques before going into heavy traffic. Know how to handle your bike. Be aware of conditions such as wet or sandy roads, gravel, high winds and uneven surfaces. Use extreme caution when encountering other drivers who are weaving and driving erratically. There is a good chance that they may be drunk.
The Philadelphia catastrophic injury lawyers at Reiff and Bily and Philadelphia motorcycle injury lawyer Jeffrey Reiff have been representing individuals who have been seriously injured in motorcycle accidents throughout Pennsylvania since 1979. We are committed to motorcycle safety in and out of the courtroom.
