People are dying MORE on Motorcycles now. Why?

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[Gixxerbrah]

Crazy how you and I were thinking about the same thing around the same time but yeah too many people been dying lately and when you’re on the machine that honestly could ride harder than you’ll ever be able to watch is for half the guys out there is probably a big reason why guys end up getting so hurt/die learn to ride your machines in a safe stable environment and definitely don’t drink and ride.

[captn-dwight]

I started riding at 16 and still ride now at 72. My rules for survival are: don't be dead right - having the right of way will not protect you. Therefore, don't ever put yourself in a position where the other vehicle can possibly hit you. Expect that the other driver has not seen you and, therefore, be ready for anything they may do. You must set your risk to reward ratio. Living to tomorrow is more important for me than a quick thrill. All my children and grandchildren ride, without accidents. I think my views have helped them to be safe riders. I wish you the same!

[mtnairpilot]

Another rarely mentioned safety tip is to hydrate. Not only will it keep you more alert, you will be less likely to bleed out if you are injured.

[brucesmith]

My Navy Pilot Instructor Father told me something very important when I started driving mechanical vehicles and it applies to all of them. This is his words....When you believe you have completely mastered the vehicle is when it will bite you hard. For pilots he said it was around 400 hours.

[blackhole]

I wish everybody a safe ride today, tomorrow, and forever!

[Richaag]

As a rider, you are 100% responsible for your own safety. Ride as if you’re invisible and never assume a cager will do what you think they will. I’ve been riding for 3 decades and I’ve been in almost every predicament a rider can be in. Leave yourself an out if possible, ride in the carpool lane, and always wear your gear. That last one is worth repeating… always wear your gear. Safe travels.

[clawhammer]

I quit riding after a person pulled right out in front of me on a empty country road. I had been riding for thirty some years and had close calls in the past. This one made me turn around and go home to park it. People are on phones, in a hurry, speeding, on drugs, alcohol, old and can’t see or in a daze thinking abt other stuff then paying attention to driving. Just too much for me. I’m 65 and want to see my grandchildren grow up.

[PoweredEvents]

A father in his 30's in our village owned a small scooter, had a few drinks at his friends party, hopped on the scooter to ride home, no helmet, made it 200 metres on a road he rides every day, misjudged a corner and hit a stone wall. Left behind a wife and two young kids. Tragic, and was totally avoidable.

[Thnbzr]

I saw a guy fall off his bike during my MSF course. He had a helmet on but hearing the helmet hit the pavement was the perfect example of why you should always wear one. That sound will never leave me.

[risinbison]

My grandad and dad both rode and they taught me, 40 years ago, about how to ride in “the bubble”. I never ride in someone’s blind spot, I use other vehicles as a “shield” when going through intersections and I’m looking sometimes 100 yards in front of me for potential problems. Best advice I ever got and I’ve managed to be accident free my entire life with no real close calls.

[nathanharvey]

"Speed has never killed becoming stationary, thats what gets you" - Jeremy Clarkson

[KaptainGonzo]

Personal rule #1: On the bike, I'm not in a hurry. That alone makes a host of problems go away. As for the other rule I have - don't drink & drive. I've buried too many friends and acquiantances over the years; many were the victim, not the driver. Have fun folks and keep the shiny side up.

[enzoolz]

I began riding at 18 and immediately realised that every other road user was out to get me. I was not prepared to let them get away with that. I rode within my limitations and always trusted my understanding of physics. Those were my rules.

[patchgatsby]

I think the purpose of motorcycling is driving this. In the past, there was a decent amount of utility riders. There were a lot of people riding for cheap transportation. Those miles are probably pretty conservative and almost certainly alcohol free. Now it seems like very few bikes are bought in place of a car. Like you said, they are seen as toys and ridden for excitement. It doesn't doesn't take long for exciting to become scary.

[philip]

After 13 years of riding I survived my first accident in January this year. All the track days and training didn't help me against an oldery driver with expired licence t-boning me off my bright red panigale in broad daylight. Riding kit saved my life but I lost my left foot due to the crushing injury (we drive on the left in South Africa). Luck also plays a big role, probably more than we would like to admit. Stay safe everyone and always wear the best kit you can afford, even better if its bright as drivers can't see us for shi...

[travisolson]

I had this conversation with my ex about construction zone accidents. She would blast past someone working very close to the edge of the lane, going 20mph over the speed limit and not even bother to move over a lane, and her reply was “not my problem.” What I told my mom about the conversation, her reply was “that’s the workers fault, it’s his fault he didn’t go to college and get a real job.” This is 1 year following her husband’s son was hit by a semi in a construction zone who went through the orange barriers. Some people just don’t care for anyones lifes.

[taylorjadon]

Not sure if you ever question the effectiveness of these videos but I personally wear all my gear when I ride because of your videos. They have taught me the importance and value in wearing gear and having passengers wear gear.

[midi]

I'm convinced that people in general have lost the capacity to pay attention to anything for more than a few seconds. It's about awareness. Modern society has so many conveniences that people are living on auto pilot are barely even conscious. I grew up in an environment where higher consciousness and expanded awareness were the main focus in live.

My motorcycle is my only transportation and more than half the year, I work at night, so I ride at night a lot. Again, it's about awareness.

[gtringa]

After a hitting a deer on the way to work in the early morning (dark) it was evident to me no matter how experienced you are no one has the ability to avoid some dangers when your margin to react is that drastically diminished. Thanks for the video and stay safe.

[tenglin]

I almost died from an accident back in Apri, i got ran over by 2 cars and im still alive. IT WAS 8 PM I WAS 10 MINS alway from my hotel but i end up hit a road debris and fall. im recovering, and i will see you guys on the road again one day. ride safe guys.