Unfortunately, motorcycle accidents are a constant on our day to day basis, as well as our drivers, together with the pedestrians and cyclists, users are vulnerable on the road . Therefore, it is essential to intensify precautions and follow the following traffic recommendations.
The risk of suffering an accident by a driver comes mainly from three aspects :
/ In the absence of protection : a moped or motorcycle only has passive safety elements that reduce damage in the event of an accident.
/ The less stable the vehicle is , the easier it is to respond to an unforeseen event or to control it more easily.
/ Difficulty of visibility for other road users.
For this reason, we will focus our advice on helping, on the one hand, to improve your personal protection, but also to avoid dangerous situations that could lead to accidents.
Aumente a sua proteçãoAlways with approved helmet All drivers and passengers of motorcycles and mopeds must use a helmet approved according to European standard ECE 22 on any type of road. The only exception: when you have the self-protection structure and safety belts and are also included in your Obligation Periodic Inspection (IPO) file. Keep in mind that each person must use a cap suitable for their size and that it must be properly positioned with a tight fit, since many injuries to the head are not produced because no impact is made on the cap on the head . It is also not clear that the capacitors have a useful life , which guarantees the suitability of their safety and protection qualities, depending on the manufacturer, which ranges between three and eight years of use. Além disso, if this sofreu some large group or a is of a height greater than 1.50 meters, we will have to change it too. Adequate clothing Embora in Spain as soon as it is mandatory or use the helmet, we strongly recommend the use of specific clothing for motorcycle riding . This clothing constitutes, together with the aforementioned helmet, the only passive safety system for the driver, creating a protective shield against the alcatrão that minimizes the risk in the event of an accident. It is important that you wear a jacket , which in addition to adapting to your tastes, is made of a resistant material and includes the necessary protections on the shores to cushion the body in case of damage. Outline of the socks . The legs, together with the arms, are the parts of the body that are most sofrem and are not left, therefore they must be equally protected with socks or a suitable driver's helmet. As luvas, não só no inverno As you look after the important parts of the driver's equipment , most of the first ones will be supported in case of lockout. It is recommended that you always use this, even if you don't see it. Make sure you are visible to other drivers Use protective clothing and reflective devices, especially at night or in conditions of low visibility, so that other drivers can detect your presence at a minimum distance of 150 meters . In the event that you leave on a road with pedestrians and other users, you should intensify precautions and ensure that other drivers watch at all times; For this , have maximum concentration and perform defensive driving . Drive avoiding dead angles with other vehicles and sudden or unexpected maneuvers. Do not take advantage of the speed of the motorcycle to weave between vehicles, since you run or risk that you do not harass.
Evite situações de riscoAmong the different risk situations that drivers face, the following stand out: Rear Colisão Here we discuss both crashes that occur when two vehicles are stationary, and situations in which everyone involved is in motion. To avoid this type of accident, you should follow a series of recommendations during circulation, but also when carrying out a paragem. / When driving between cars in motion , maintain a sufficient safe lateral distance and always drive in the center of the lane. To avoid impacting the vehicle traveling in front of you in the event of an unforeseen paragem, in order to also maintain a safe distance, in this case drive a little more to the right or left instead of being behind the vehicle precisely in the center of it, so you will be able to restart. / If you drive between stopped cars , only at low speed, no maximum of 20 km/h. Also take preventive measures , such as maintaining traffic control through both rear-view mirrors and fingers on the work handle, which will also reduce reaction time. When it is time to stop , indicate the paragem with background and clarity by pressing several times without moving. The traffic lights or passadeiras approach at a speed that allows them to travel progressively without invading the limit of the passadeira or the intersection and stops on two sides of the roadway, not on the other. Skidding As we mentioned at the beginning of this post, there is little stability, which is one of the most common causes of accidents, such as skids. Some measures to maximize the possibilities of avoiding:
- When using gasoline, pay attention to fuel stains that may be missed and avoid stepping on them or stopping on top of them.
- On the passadeiras also do not step on the white lines , the ink applied on the face as if they were sliding, especially with the chuva.
- To work, use both travões em simultâneo , since the front trava more than or behind, this will compensate; e never touch the road suddenly when facing a curve.
- Also, note that in the event of adverse weather conditions, in addition, work and visibility are reduced, so you must reduce your speed, increase your safety distance and rest more frequently , to respond with greater agility to any adverse circumstance on the road.
- Approach at a moderate speed and observe the vehicles or pedestrians in your surroundings, to be able to anticipate. Also check your address changes with antecedents.
- When approaching a crossroads that does not have priority, be wary of other vehicles, it may happen that they do not bother you and make sure that neither vehicle is about to pass, especially when you are in front of you. Defensive driving, lembra-se?
In case of remains…If, as mentioned above, you lose control of your speck, release it immediately to avoid being swept away by it . Once you do not have to relax and slide, come to a complete stop . Avoid rolling and do not try to get up - make sure you are completely stopped, otherwise you may fall again. Finally, if an accident occurs, since this has been of little importance, you will have to check the condition of the guide, wheels, lights and snow of the traffic fluids, cooling, battery and oil; and observe carefully if there are traces of oil on the road and/or on the tires .
