Though most drivers share the streets with motorcyclists on a daily basis, there is often confusion about the proper interaction between motorcycles and cars.
In most US cities, cars represent the vast majority of traffic, but that does not negate the need of drivers to know how to drive with motorcyclists.
According to the Hurt Report, a landmark report on motorcycle accidents, most motorcycle accidents are multi-vehicle situations which involve a motorcyclist and an passenger car.
It is important for the safety of the great number of motorcycle riders that every driver is understanding and appreciative of motorcyclists' right of way.
Motorcycles and cars, though different in size, still share many of the same traffic regulations.
But the rights of motorcyclists are often violated by cars, resulting in a large number of dangerous accidents.
The Hurt Report concluded that the majority of accidents between a car and a motorcycle occurred when a driver of a car violated the right-of-way of a motorcyclist or when a car impeded the lane space of a motorcycle.
It is crucial for drivers to be aware of motorcyclists by maintaining visibility and proper spacing with a motorcyclist.
Motorcyclists should be afforded the same safe spacing between them and other traffic as if they were a car.
Especially at high speeds, the life of the rider can be at stake in the case of an accident if a motorcyclist is not given proper space to maneuver.
Also, drivers need to be conscious of motorcyclists when exiting highways or changing lanes.
In both of these situations, the smaller size of motorcycles require that drivers be diligent to locate and appropriately adjust to the presence of a motorcycle.
Motorcycle accidents are often avoidable if drivers of cars give a motorcycle rider the proper space.
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