Tips to help prevent motorcycle accidents
考虑这些摩托车安全提示，以帮助避免事故的风险，并保持安全在路上.
According to the National Safety Council, during 2020, 尽管摩托车占所有登记车辆的3%, 他们占所有车辆死亡人数的14%. 这使得尽你所能提供帮助变得更加重要 keep you and other motorcycle riders safe.
摩托车安全及意外预防小贴士
Gear up
穿皮革或其他厚的长裤和袖子, protective material, as well as gloves, 眼睛保护和耐用的靴子，覆盖你的脚踝. 当天气变冷的时候，别忘了穿上适合这种温度的衣服.
Be seen
试试以下方法来提高你的知名度:穿亮色的衣服, 在你的衣服和自行车上添加反光元素, use your headlight (day or night), 在最容易被司机看到的车道上骑行, 如果你不确定驾驶者是否看到你，可以考虑按喇叭.
Wear a helmet
Wear a full-face, 任何时候都要戴交通部批准的头盔，最好是浅色的, for maximum visibility. 骑摩托车时戴上头盔是很重要的，因为万一发生事故, its use decreases the risk of head injuries by 69%. 定期更换你的摩托车头盔(一般的经验法则是每五年更换一次)或在撞车后更换.
Be alert
Texting motorists 是非常真实的危险，所以要准备好突然变道和急转弯吗. Watch for patches of sand, potholes, railroad tracks and other road hazards, as well as fellow motorcyclists.
Beware intersections
In 2020, 35% of accidents occurred at intersections. 在你前面左转的司机可能是最常见的原因, 所以开车经过十字路口时要格外小心.
Don't drink or speed
Driving under the influence of alcohol and speeding 我们国家摩托车事故最常见的原因是什么. Staying sober 遵守限速可以帮助你安全到达目的地.
Avoid bad weather
Study up on safe ways to ride in the rain比如风，或者大自然在你的特定环境中可能会遇到的任何挑战. 如果天气预报说会下雨，你必须骑车，带上雨具以保持干燥和舒适.
Get schooled
如果你是一个摩托车新手，考虑一下摩托车安全课程. 对于有经验的骑手来说，参加进修课程也是一个好主意. The Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF)提供在线和面对面的课程，其中一些课程可能会让你受益 insurance discount.
A heads-up for motorists
一些与摩托车的碰撞可能是非摩托车驾驶员的过错. 记住，摩托车手和其他司机有同样的权利. 检查你的盲点，表明你的意图并尝试 avoid distractions.
Check out these safety tips if you are riding double and feel free to contact a State Farm® agent if you want to learn more about motorcycle insurance.
