SECTION 6. RISK & RIDINGSQ
68 Crashes, if they ever happen, occur mostly in curves and at intersections.
70 Riding involves more risks than driving because:
1. The vehicle is less stable. For example, you must balance the motorcycle at lower speeds and control cornering forces at higher speeds.
2. You are more vulnerable. For example, you have no sheet metal protection, and you are more at the mercy of outside conditions.
3. You are less visible. For example, your motorcycle is smaller and narrower than most vehicles, and other roadway users may not be looking for you.
SECTION 6. RISK & RIDING
RISK AWARENESS
This is because there is rarely a single cause of any crash. 70Usually there are many factors that interact, or combine, to result in a crash.
RISK ACCEPTANCE
Few riders think they will ever crash, but many riders are hurt each year. With safety as your goal, it is possible to manage the risk.
RISK MANAGEMENT
72Safe riding depends as much on the mental skills of awareness and judgement as it does on the physical skill of maneuvering the machine.
73Managing risk requires a rider to have three safety margins:
1. Having riding skill and motorcycle maneuverability beyond what is actually needed.
2. Having traction beyond what is actually needed.
3. Having time and space beyond what is actually needed.
The Risk IS Real!
RISK AWARENESS
Rarely A Single Cause!
RISK ACCEPTANCE
SAFETY MARGINS
SELF-AWARENESS