Motorcycles are higher-risk vehicles than cars
Motorcycles make up 3.4% of BC’s insured vehicles, yet they are involved in approximately
11.2% of all road fatalities.
This is hugely disproportionate.
Source: ICBC September 2015 Quick-statistics.
Half of motorcycle crashes are NOT the fault of the other driver.
This means you have the choice to minimize your risk.
Steps to minimizing your risk:
1: know the risks.
2: take appropriate precautions.
Why are they higher-risk?
No impact protection compared to cars. Only 2 thin tires in contact with the road.
Narrow profile means lower visibility to other drivers.
Things that are only a nuisance to cars can be deadly to motorcyclists.
What are some of the risks?
- Gusting wind
- Oil slicks on road
- Airstreams from large passing vehicles
- Passenger movements
- Incorrect tire pressure
- Poor road conditions
- Collision with birds, bugs and wildlife
- Sudden tire punctures
- Extreme temperatures
- Dust, dirt, pebbles and rocks thrown
- from passing or leading vehicles