Poor visibility greatly increases your chances of an accident. Motorcyclists are smaller visual targets than cars and trucks. Often, they are concealed by weather conditions, road conditions, or other vehicles. Sometimes, car drivers forget that motorcyclists are also on the road and may not see them; accidents frequently involve drivers who simply do not see motorcyclists. Seventy percent of motorcycle and car crashes occur at intersections. If the car driver fails to see the motorcyclist, the driver may cut the motorcycle off, or change lanes into the motorcycle’s path. A great many Connecticut car accidents occur during bad weather, such as rain, snow, sleet, or fog; many also happen at dusk, dawn, and night. Taking the following precautions can help motorcyclists become adequately visible:
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Ride a brightly colored bike.
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Wear high visibility safety gear like yellow and orange.
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Use reflective tape to make your motorcycle more visible during nighttime hours.
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Add auxiliary lights as an additional light source.
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Use your horn to alert other drivers of dangerous conditions.
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Watch for blind spots.
Other drivers should watch out for you, but may not always see you. Be cautious riding next to and past large vehicles. If you sustained an injury caused by another driver’s negligence, contact our firm immediately. The CT injury lawyers at Leighton, Katz, & Drapeau are experienced and will work to get you the best possible outcome for your injuries.
