Although you may enjoy the feeling of riding your motorcycle on a crowded road, there are plenty of ways that other drivers can harm you.
Whether you are around trucks or cars, noticing the ways that accidents happen can help you if you are struggling after a crash.
Size and the way people see you
According to the United States Department of Transportation, there are plenty of places on the road that truckers typically do not see in their rearview mirrors. Both on the sides of their vehicles and directly in the back, small vehicles may not show up at first glance.
This means that you could struggle to avoid an accident if a distracted driver does not look for you as they drive by.
Parked cars and doors
As you pass parked cars on the side of the road, you may assume the driver knows you are close. However, in some circumstances, they may swing open their doors and knock you off your motorcycle.
This kind of obstacle is far more dangerous when you are a motorcyclist since larger cars and trucks do not fall over as easily as small vehicles. You also cannot predict when a person will open their doors. which can add to the confusion.
Space issues on highways
If a car drifts into your lane as you are driving along, you may struggle to stay upright and not crash. Even a small invasion of space on a highway can lead to an accident if a driver does not pay attention to their surroundings.
Staying safe as a motorcyclist can be tough when other people are surrounding you on the road.
