how easily you can have an accident with a bike?

Answer 1

If you imagine all the ways to have an accident on a car and multiply that by 10, that's about how easy it is to have accident on a bike. On top of that, almost every accident will hurt the rider, some more painful than others; road rash was far more painful than broken bone.

In a car, it's quite difficult to have single vehicle accident unless one drives like an idiot. On a motorcycle, seemingly normal riding could cause a single vehicle crash. For example, coming to a stop at a stop light is very dangerous (invisible oil slicks on center of the lane, but car tires never touch center of the lane). Going through an intersection is dangerous (they always say they didn't see the motorcycle); I usually ride next to another car so other drivers can see them easier. None of these is foolproof.

According to government statistics, motorcycle accidents are less than 1/100th of car accidents. AND MORE PEOPLE DIE IN CAR ACCIDENTS THAN IN MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENTS. That doesn't mean riding is safer; it just means riders are more careful, smarter, better looking, and generally better. Besides, bike riders that didn't cut it either died, crippled, or got so scared they stopped riding and just drive cars. Then in a car, they get into multiple accidents and continue to drive to cause even more accidents. It is no wonder that cars have so many more accidents than motorcycles; car drivers are rejects from motorcycle riding.

I'm not trying to discourage you from riding a bike. On the contrary, I think the world will be a better place if cars are banned and only motorcycles are permitted. There will be less traffic, less dependence on oil (bikes get better mileage than hybrid cars), safer (idiots will die off), no road rage (only good riders remain), less stress, and I could go on and on about benefits of riding, but I digress.

Answer 2

Motor or pedal..... its very easy in many ways for both. You hit water and hydro plane causing you to lose control fall or get hit by car. Second is people dont watch for bikes of any kind when they drive. which when you get hit by a car on a bike you lose the car is encloses the driver protecting them you on the bike just have your clothes which a 1 ton car hitting jeans and a human dont mix well. Lol Another would be the bike not being in good shape (balled flat tires, rusted frame, bad worn brakes) many factors could cause something to fail causing you to get hurt..

Answer 3

I've been in 2 accidents and both times it was the fault of the people behind me. The first time the guy just gave me a disgusted look and kept driving. Second time the guy actually got out of his car to see if I was ok. I guess to answer your question, super easy.

Answer 4

sand, oil, gravel can and will take u down in the blink of an eye if they are hidden in a corner. tires that should be replaced will easily hydroplane on wet roads as my boy 'warlock' found out the hard way; his back tire scooted out sideways on an exit ramp in the rain, and he did some hard asphalt surfing.

to survive freeways and city streets, u have to be 110% focused on the issue at hand, and assume all cages have homicidal maniacs at the wheel thats also about as blind as a bat. u need to be able to track anything that comes into ur airspace. not tryin to take a 15 mph corner at 60 is highly adviseable....but every year, squids find this out the hard way.

Answer 5

you can have an accident with a bike faster than it took me to write this answer!! very easily riding a bike is more dangerous than people give it credit for!

Answer 6

If your riding in a city, very easy. It's all the moronic drivers out there that don't pay attention.

Just the other day this rich biatch in a Bimmer cut across two lanes of traffic right after going through a traffic light and almost clipped me...just to pull into a jewelry store. And she was talking on her cell phone. I circled back to the store and keyed the sh i t out of her car.

Answer 7

That depends completely on the circumstances and if you are experienced or not. But you are more likely to have an accident on a motorcycle than in a car.

Answer 8

very easy! mine only a mountain bike but last year just before xmas i ran into the back of a van. the silly a-r-s-e just stopped dead down this really steep hill and BAM! i went into the back of him. lucky for me the only thing hurt was my pride but it could have been a lot worse. i just try not to think about accidents cos it makes me loose my bottle!

Answer 9

Very easily. A moment of inattention, or misjudging a turn, can end up with a spill.

So, sing the song with me:

Keep your mind on your drivin' keep your hands on the wheel, keep your snoopin' eyes on the road a-head

Answer 10

As easily as you wish to! CRUX OF THE MATTER IS, WHY SUCH QUESTION? Have you checked out on the LEGALITIES of such issues? And also, the DRIVING PSYCHOLOGIES behind such thoughts? Why don't you get some help for yourself, from your family elders, doctors, lawyers, etc.? IT MAY, REALLY HELP YOU, A VERY GREAT DEAL.

PLEASE CONSIDER, WITH A GREAT DEAL OF DELIBERATION, ALONG WITH YOUR TEAM OF ADVISERS.