A man recently died in a motorcycle accident on Highway 98. The accident occurred at night, like sixty percent of all motorcycle accidents do. This tragic accident is a sobering reminder that riding a motorcycle is more difficult at night than it is during the day, and extra caution is required to keep motorcycle riders safe after dark.
If you ride a motorcycle, you can reduce the risk that you will get into an accident while riding at night by using extra caution and by making yourself visible to other drivers. It is essential that riders use extra care when riding after dark because roads are not always well lit, which can make signs and pavement markings harder to see. Unfortunately, pedestrians and wildlife are also harder to see at night, and you may have less time to avoid them than you would if you were able to see them at more of a distance as you can during the day. You can ride more safely at night by reducing your speed to give yourself more time to react to the things that you see when you can see them.
Fog and rain can pose problems for motorcycle riders at any time of day, and especially at night because they not only reduce your ability to see, they make it harder for other drivers to see you. Fortunately, there are ways that you can increase the chance that other drivers will see you. Other drivers should always be paying attention and looking out for motorcycles, especially at night. When motorcycle riders take steps to increase the chance that drivers will see them, they reduce accident risk.
You can increase your visibility by putting fluorescent or reflective accents on your clothing and your helmet. You can even customize your bike with extra reflectors and other reflective materials. Good lighting can make it easier for you to see at night, and it also makes it easier for drivers to see you. When you are thinking about the lights on your bike, don’t forget your rear view – you can replace a small or dim brake light bigger and brighter. You can also add running lights to the front of your bike so that there are three lights instead of just one. For your headlight, choose a DOT-approved super bright bulb and raise your headlight to the maximum angle that state law allows.
Barrett Law PLLC: Helping Mississippi Motorcycle Accident Victims and Their Families
Motorcycle accidents are more common at night than they are during the day. Riding at night can be fun if you remember to implement safe driving tips and make your motorcycle as visible as possible. If you got hurt in a motorcycle accident, it is essential that you contact an attorney right away. To learn about pursuing a claim for damages after a motorcycle accident or any other type of motor vehicle wreck, please call the knowledgeable Mississippi Motorcycle Accident Attorney at Barrett Law PLLC, at 1 (800) 707-9577 to set up an initial consultation.