Why we crash?
Interesting article Wally. And politically correct as it did not mention our Gov being in any way responsible? I presented recommendations for these issues to BMWMOA, BMWRA and AMA. But nobody likes to go against government.
My non-statistically correct study defines the following as also major contributors:
- Deer: Out Gov (state) maintains a LARGE deer population for the revenue they get from hunting licenses—at a severe cost to motorists, especially motorcyclists.
- Truck tire carcasses: The major cause of all the “alligators” on the road is underinflation. For the cost of two truck tires, a tire pressure warning system could be mandated on all trucks.
- Tar snakes: Poor application (not to spec) causes extremely slippery road conditions.
- White lines: White lines using paint mandated by the Gov is significantly more slippery than the surrounding payment. Where are the most white lines? At intersections where MC’s are leaned over. Duh!
- Police: Where do police typically pull over vehicles? On the side of roads—a most dangerous location. Why? To maximize the revenue.
Larry