Motorcyclist Escapes Truck Crash

Motorcyclist escapes Truck Collision

A biker narrowly escaped a violent crash with a large cargo truck at an intersection in China, and it was all caught on camera!

A CNN Video from April 30, 2016 shows how important it is for Bicyclists, Motorcyclists, and riders of Scooters/Vespas to wear protective equipment, maintain a safety space bubble around you, and to stay defensively aware of your surroundings at all times!  Last month, an alert biker narrowly escaped a near-fatal collision with a large cargo truck while waiting for the light to change at an intersection in China. This incredibly dangerous truck crash and near injury-producing event was all caught on camera. CNN affiliate CCTV has more.

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Thanks to MyMotorcycleCrash.com for preparing this important May Motorcycle Safety Month 2016 article. Read our Summer of 2015 Motorcycle Safety Month Articles on OUR BLOG ARCHIVE here. Click below if you or someone you know has been injured in a Motorcycle Crash, Bike Injury, Truck Accident, or other Personal Injury Accident. 

Northern California Accident Injury Attorney Mark A Doughty’s Law Offices can be reached by calling 530-674-1440. The Law Offices of Mark A. Doughty have been practicing serious Motorcycle collision and other personal injury law such as: automobile crashes, truck crashes, and big rig collisions, in California since 1979. If you or loved one have suffered an injury due to the negligence of another, please contact the law offices of Mark A Doughty. He has served the people of Northern California and represented them without a fee (in accident cases) unless he recovers for them. For more information, please see http://GoLaw.com.

CHP Motorcycle Safety Video

#MotorcycleSafetyVideo: Listen to real-life stories of Motorcycle vs Car Accidents on California's Highway 99 and hear actual #CHP 911 Emergency Calls in “Motorcycle Safety - Thrill or Buzz Kill?” an Informational Video by the California Highway Patrol YouTube Channel.

“Motorcyclists need to be aware of the added danger they're in every day. 

This video will show you how to ride safer, and arrive alive.” -CHP

The California Highway Patrol promotes safe motorcycle riding. WARNING: The above video contains graphic views of the results of some motorcycle collisions. It's goal is to warn motorcyclists of the dangers that exist on the road every time you ride. If you're a motorcycle rider, you owe it to yourself to be careful.

The Law offices of Mark A Doughty can be reached by calling 530-674-1440. Mark A Doughty has been practicing law in California since 1979. He has served the people of northern California and represented them without a fee (in accident cases) unless he recovers for them. For more information, please see http://GoLaw.com.

Safe Motorcycle Riding Tips VIDEO

Watch this excellent Motorcycle Safety “Behind the Handlebars” Video by BlinkyCab on YouTube!

HOT TIPS FOR MOTORCYCLE RIDING SAFETY:

1.) DISTANCE

Always keep enough distance in front of your motorcycle and the vehicle in front of you.  It is also good to keep “Space Cushions” in the lanes to your left and right so as not to get boxed in by traffic.  Keep Safety Space around you and your bike at all times.

2.) LANE POSITION

Because a Motorcycle is smaller than a car, you have a choice of choosing between three (3) positions of your lane: left, center, and right.  Choose your safest lane position by paying close attention to traffic and your surrounding environment. Generally, It is best to avoid the center of the lane as it may be slick or slippery since that is where most vehicles leak fluids.

3.) BLIND SPOTS

Stay out of the Blind Spots of other drivers on the road.  Many vehicles have an area of the road that is difficult to see from the driver’s position.  These “Blind Spots” are usually about 45 degrees behind the driver’s left and right sides, and should be avoided by Motorcyclists.  Always make sure the other drivers on the road can see you!

4.) SHOULDER / MIRROR CHECK

Use the Shoulder and Mirror Check technique early and often to check your blind spots so that you can remain aware of vehicles driving close to you and your motorcycle. Make it a habit to check before changing lanes… EVERY TIME!

5.) SPEED

Every road has a speed limit.  Always obey the posted speed signs.  Drive Smart.  Drive Safe.  Arrive Alive!

6.) EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED

Don’t get comfortable with how other cars and trucks on the road might be driving.  Always Drive Defensively.  Protect yourself at all times by staying alert and safe!

7.) UNSAFE LOADS

Unsafe Loads: Be alert for pickup trucks and Big Rigs that may have loose loads and unsecured items. A ladder or a loose box could cause a very serious collision for a motorcycle or scooter.

The Law offices of Mark A Doughty can be reached by calling 530-674-1440. Mark A Doughty has been practicing law in California since 1979. He has served the people of northern California and represented them without a fee (in accident cases) unless he recovers for them. For more information, please see http://GoLaw.com.