What are the ways to prevent or lessen [at least] road accident[s] on motorcycles

[Manta Rye]

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defensive driving is a skill of the driver and his ability to identify hazards and potential hazards on the road and off the road. it is also part of the defensive driving skill the ability to mechanically maneuver the motorcycle/automobile to avoid accident. and if accident may occur it is also the ability of the driver to defend himself from acquiring serious injuries. defensive driving is both a skill and a discipline. On the side of discipline, it is where we can find how the driver maintains his equipment he is driving. this is also where we can find the driver's respect towards the road signs and markings, to fellow motorists and to the pedestrians who share the road.

so for me skill, discipline, respect, courtesy are the essentials to lessen road accidents.

[Manta Rye]

Most motorcycle accidents are caused by driver's failure to observe traffic rules, arrogance and stupidity. It seems that most motorcycle drivers are thinking that 4 or more wheeled vehicles will give way, understand and will always be considerate to them that is why most motorcycle drivers are NOT defensive drivers. They should be the most defensive drivers because whether its their fault or the fault of the other vehicle, their life and limbs are always at risk. We always see them counter flowing, overtaking at the right side, crisscrossing at very high speed, not giving way even at the narrowest available path, not wearing helmet, not following traffic rules etc.... these practices are tantamount to almost committing suicide the sad fact is they are also putting other people at risk like their passenger/s, pedestrians and even other motorists. They might as well jump of the bridge

How to avoid accidents? Pray for safety always, follow traffic rules, drive defensively and control your speed.

let me quote you on that, i am a motorcycle driver and i i agree with you... MOST but not ALL motorcycle accidents are caused by motorcycles. that is one notion that people always think. i drive everyday from cebu city to south as far as naga. and i encounter a lot not just to fellow motorists but to all road users. maybe you always see motorcycle counterflow, overtaking on the right, etc. but a lot of people do this not just the motorcycle drivers. and not following traffic rules is not limited to motorcycle drivers only.

i am a motorcycle driver, i also ride at high speeds only when the road condition is good ang my physical condition is capable of making at high speeds. i think wala pako kakita ug motorcycle nga naa sa lugar na nisugat sa usa ka car nga nicounterflow unya nagpaugat para ang car maoy mupadaplin. kung ang usa ka motorcycle sirad-an ug car, taxi, multicab mulikay jud ang motor. wala pasad ko kita ug motor na mao nisirado ug dako na sakyanan nya ang dako na sakyanan pa ang nahadlok.

so let us just be fair in looking into whose to blame with the accidents. i ride often with my motorcycle but i also drive other means of transportation. but oftentimes i am a pedestrian. so as far as i see it this thread is intended for discussion and not pointing fingers.

usa pud sa problema na ako giraise up sa LTO is the poor road condition na gihatag nato na mga motorista gikan sa mga taga DPWH... where in fact LTO is an income-generating agency pero ang ila income is adto na padung sa DPWH... so maski safe ta pirmi magdrive naa japon tendency madisgrasya ta due to poor road provisions.

[Mikare]

defensive driving and ayaw lang gyud og compyansa.....

[Manta Rye]

Hello istoryans!

I am not sure if we already have this topic here and if we do please feel free to delete this one mods.

Here is my topic:
What are the best ways to prevent or at least lessen road accident[s] on motorcycles nowadays?

I know that your safety solely depends on your driving skills and attitude on the road but I just want to hear your thoughts on this matter.
I wanted to further enhance my driving skills, learn from other people experiences and become a responsible rider in the metro. Anyhow, I have been driving my first bike for almost 6 months now and thankfully, I never experience any road accidents [I did not say/put 'yet' because I am trying my best not to experience it ever. Hehe!] and I am grateful to God for his guidance and divine protection every time I ride. I have been driving my first bike for almost 6 months now.

I believe that accident happens when we least expect it. Most people say it is inevitable for motorcycles not to get involve in accidents. Some argued that you will become 'expert rider' if you never experience spills on the road. I beg to disagree on this thought.

I notice as well that most motorcycle accidents nowadays are caused by 'human errors' like reckless driving, driving under the influence of alcohol/drugs, over-speeding wrong decision making, etc. We seldom hear accidents due to mechanical or engine failure.

What are the things that helped you avoid a certain road accident when you are at the brink of it?

Please share your experience and/or best practice[s] as it may be helpful to other motorcycle riders.

bro, just develop you skills bro. dili man human error tanan bro pero dako ug percentage ang human factor. pero naa pud equipment/mechanical factors pud. actually daghan factors jud. i am a motorcycle club member and as of now i am still preparing a presentation for motorcycle riding/defensive driving since i am exposed to OHSAS 18001 sa company namo so i am also extending it to my fellow riders. so as for the best practices bro just bee keen on the road. aside sa imo driving skills develop your observation skills. learn to identify potential hazards and identify its risk. kay mao na xa ang usual cause sa accidents ang failure to identify mao na ang uban magpataka na lang cause wala man sila kabalo na hazard diay to...so in that way bro maski sila wala naka identify unya kita nakakita, madepensahan nato ato self...for a start ana lang usa bro.

ride safely.

[jdimpas]

bro, just develop you skills bro. dili man human error tanan bro pero dako ug percentage ang human factor. pero naa pud equipment/mechanical factors pud. actually daghan factors jud. i am a motorcycle club member and as of now i am still preparing a presentation for motorcycle riding/defensive driving since i am exposed to OHSAS 18001 sa company namo so i am also extending it to my fellow riders. so as for the best practices bro just bee keen on the road. aside sa imo driving skills develop your observation skills. learn to identify potential hazards and identify its risk. kay mao na xa ang usual cause sa accidents ang failure to identify mao na ang uban magpataka na lang cause wala man sila kabalo na hazard diay to...so in that way bro maski sila wala naka identify unya kita nakakita, madepensahan nato ato self...for a start ana lang usa bro.

ride safely.

I always consider TAXI's and PUJ's as a potential hazard on the road They keep on giving surprises

[Red Bull]

For me, there's no such thing as "Maayo nga driver" unless I see them on the tracks... On the road/streets, there are drivers who has been driving for more than 20 years, and there are drivers who are driving for less than 24 hours (first timers). So I guess it also helps if we ANTICIPATE...

Most of the accidents I've seen are caused of less anticipation. If there is a corner going to the right, there's a big possibility that the vehicle in front/beside of you will turn right with signals or not... or a cab with an indicator that says "Vacant", a million chance they'll pull over or even do a U turn.. so it's best if we anticipate, keep distance, be vigilant, be defensive.....

and if you're going slow and the vehicle behind you is bugging you to step on the gas, don't listen.... just think of your safety and not worry that they'll be 15 seconds late for work.... hope this helps..

[gian_101]

driving the same route on a daily basis is an advantage, but lets not get too comortable. usahay man gud magsalig ta nga sweto na ta sa tanang libaong sa atong agian. la lang ta kblo may bgo na pod diay bangag nga dili ta aware, especially at night on unlit roads which our headlights can barely cover.

[epoy73]

bro, just develop you skills bro. dili man human error tanan bro pero dako ug percentage ang human factor. pero naa pud equipment/mechanical factors pud. actually daghan factors jud. i am a motorcycle club member and as of now i am still preparing a presentation for motorcycle riding/defensive driving since i am exposed to OHSAS 18001 sa company namo so i am also extending it to my fellow riders. so as for the best practices bro just bee keen on the road. aside sa imo driving skills develop your observation skills. learn to identify potential hazards and identify its risk. kay mao na xa ang usual cause sa accidents ang failure to identify mao na ang uban magpataka na lang cause wala man sila kabalo na hazard diay to...so in that way bro maski sila wala naka identify unya kita nakakita, madepensahan nato ato self...for a start ana lang usa bro.

ride safely.

pag ORAS mo na ORAS mo na ......

[Rickstar13]

wear safety gears always.
proper fullface helmet,
body armors.
knee pads, elbow pads.
riding shoes and gloves.

plus defensive driving and presence of mind
solve ang problema. hehe.

pero di jud ni malikayan.
mao gi tawag og accident kay it is inevitable.

[kenotkabugnot]

amping lang jud always then speed sakto lng labi na motor kuyaw au dali ra matumba..drive safe always istoryans