INDIANAPOLIS,
Ind. -- After a recent increase in motorcycle crashes, experts are sharing the
importance of safety for both drivers and riders.
In
the past 2 days there were 4 motorcycle crashes. Two of them were fatal.
Experts like David Dellen a dealer and trainer with Harley-Davidson of
Indianapolis said it's typical to see an increase in crashes when warm and
sunny weather hits.
"In
the beginning, there are a few accidents. As time goes on, hopefully that will
lower," he said. He added, "it’s safe, but it’s not as safe as we
would like it to be."
Dellen
said texting and driving has created a whole new set of dangers for both
drivers and motorcyclists.
"You’re
riding in pretty much a missile going down the street and when you’re on a
motorcycle, the cage, we call them cages, there's no cages at that point.
There’s no metal around you," he explained.
According
to statistics from Indiana State Police and The Indiana Criminal Justice
Institute, there were 3,263 motorcycle related crashed in 2015. Of those, there
were about 108 fatalities and more than 2,600 injuries the same year.
Here's
some tips to keep everyone safe on the road.
·
Check for blind spots and mirrors before lane changes
·
Anticipate a motorcyclists movements
·
Allow plenty of space when following a motorcycle
Dellen
also said while some people may get annoyed at loud bikes, they help other
drivers notice a motorcycle they might not have otherwise seen on the road.
"I
know a lot of people give Harley’s a bad rap for being loud, but loud pipes,
save lives. That’s one of our motto’s we use, because people can hear you. They
can see you," he said.
For
more on safety training courses from Ride Safe Indiana, click here.
Click
here for
courses available from Harley-Davidson of Indianapolis.
Source: cbs4indy.com
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