8 TIPS FOR MOTORCYCLE SAFETY IN GEORGIA FROM YOUR ATLANTA ACCIDENT ATTORNEY


 

I am a motorcycle rider. I know firsthand the dangers involved and spend a lot of time thinking about how to be safe. I have also represented catastrophically injured motorcycle riders and their families where another driver's negligence caused a wreck.

Motorcyclists have a higher chance of being in a fatal crash than other drivers. The most common cause of motorcycle accidents is other drivers not seeing the motorcycle, even in broad daylight, primarily due to the fact that a motorcycle is much smaller than a car or other vehicle. According to nolo.com, the most dangerous situation for motorcyclists to be in is when cars are making left hand turns. This accounts for 42% of all accidents involving motorcycles and cars.

The Georgia Governor's Office of Highway Safety's latest statistics report that 7 out of 10 Georgia motorcyclists were killed in crashes in 2009. The total motorcycle fatalities for 2009 in Georgia was 140. Fulton County had the highest fatality rate, with second place being shared by Cobb, Gwinnett, and Hall Counties.

Though motorcycle safety might seem like common sense, if you are a motorcyclist, it's a good idea to review the rules of the road periodically. There are numerous pamphlets and online resources available on the topic, but if you are busy and haven't had time to read one, here is a short list of safety tips.

1) One thing that all motorcyclists should do is take a riding course. Usually the Department of Driver services in your state will have motorcycle courses available, and they may provide license waivers or other benefits if you enroll in and successfully complete one of their courses. Lawyer firm in Georgia. For example, in Georgia, the DDS (Department of Driver Services) waives the written and riding portions of your Motorcycle License application for 90 days from the completion date of your course. Go to Georgia DDS website to check out course options. They have several different classes available through the Georgia Motorcycle Safety Program (GMSP), from a Basic course for someone who has never ridden before to refresher courses for experienced bikers who just want to brush up on their skills or knowledge. In their basic course, motorcycles and helmets are provided. If you own a scooter, you may also participate in the training, as the same basic rules apply and scooters are also considered vehicles of the road. The proper training can save your life.

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