As winter creates more hazardous driving conditions for motorcyclists across the UK, it's vital to consider the many dangers that face you every day. Motorcyclists represent only 1% of traffic on Britain's roads however they account for up to 20% of deaths and serious injuries. As a result of the dangers of biking, motorcyclists are 40 times more likely to be killed than car drivers on the road.
In a report by the Road Safety Foundation, the A537 was claimed to be Britain's most dangerous road. The 50km single carriageway has taken the lives of twenty motorcyclists in the past five years. However, other roads across the world have seen far worse motorcycle casualties. Here are three of the worst roads for bikers in the world:
* Skippers Road - New Zealand - This road is so narrow and dangerous that motorcyclists must apply for a permit before they are allowed to attempt travelling across it. Insurance companies deem the road so unsafe that many will not provide cover in the event of an accident. For those who do make it down however, there is the reward of white water rafting or bungee jumping.
* Skippers Road, New Zealand - Motorcyclists have to apply for a permit before they can even attempt tackling this road and many insurance companies will not provide cover in the event of an accident. However, those who make it down to the river safely can sign up for a bungee jump or white water rafting excursion.
* The Trans-Siberian Highway, Russia - The 11,000 km highway across Russia is famous for its hazardous conditions and has claimed the lives of hundreds of motorcyclists. Most of the road is nothing more than a dirt track and during the hot, wet summers, some sections of the road are transformed into an impassable swamp.
Reducing the Risk of Motorcycle Accidents
With Britain facing the harsh cold of winter, it's important to prepare yourself for the potentially hazardous conditions on the roads:
* Be sure to wear reflective, visible gear, even during the day to ensure you are clearly viable to other drives.
* Only use a motorbike if it is an essential journey during hazardous conditions.
* Be sure to wear warm, protective gear that is clearly visible to other motorists.
Precision Claims can help if you have been involved in an accident that was at no fault of your own. Contact its dedicated personal injury team today and let its experts help you with your motorcycle accident compensation claim. Call 0844 704 1845 or visit the company's website.
In a report by the Road Safety Foundation, the A537 was claimed to be Britain's most dangerous road. The 50km single carriageway has taken the lives of twenty motorcyclists in the past five years. However, other roads across the world have seen far worse motorcycle casualties. Here are three of the worst roads for bikers in the world:
* Skippers Road - New Zealand - This road is so narrow and dangerous that motorcyclists must apply for a permit before they are allowed to attempt travelling across it. Insurance companies deem the road so unsafe that many will not provide cover in the event of an accident. For those who do make it down however, there is the reward of white water rafting or bungee jumping.
* Skippers Road, New Zealand - Motorcyclists have to apply for a permit before they can even attempt tackling this road and many insurance companies will not provide cover in the event of an accident. However, those who make it down to the river safely can sign up for a bungee jump or white water rafting excursion.
* The Trans-Siberian Highway, Russia - The 11,000 km highway across Russia is famous for its hazardous conditions and has claimed the lives of hundreds of motorcyclists. Most of the road is nothing more than a dirt track and during the hot, wet summers, some sections of the road are transformed into an impassable swamp.
Reducing the Risk of Motorcycle Accidents
With Britain facing the harsh cold of winter, it's important to prepare yourself for the potentially hazardous conditions on the roads:
* Be sure to wear reflective, visible gear, even during the day to ensure you are clearly viable to other drives.
* Only use a motorbike if it is an essential journey during hazardous conditions.
* Be sure to wear warm, protective gear that is clearly visible to other motorists.
Precision Claims can help if you have been involved in an accident that was at no fault of your own. Contact its dedicated personal injury team today and let its experts help you with your motorcycle accident compensation claim. Call 0844 704 1845 or visit the company's website.
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