The rider you see on theroad may be a teacher, welder, secretary, doctor, etc. Motorcyclists are often your relatives, friends, and neighbors. In Texas during 1993, the number of licensed motorcyclists was nearly 685,000. In the same year, there were 157 motorcycle fatalities and 3,937 injuries in 4,026 reported crashes. Then, look again , to assure that you have looked for motorcycles and automobiles.
Motorcycles are smaller than cars and trucks, therefore, they are harder to see.
It is also difficult to judge a motorcycle's speed and distance accurately. The motorcyclist moves within the lane, adjusting to changing driving conditions - the road, the weather, or other vehicles. While motorcyclists typically ride in the left portion of a lane, they may move suddenly to get out of a motorist's blind spot. Remember, motorcycles use as much of the lane as cars do - just not all at one time. Vulnerability Motorcycles do not have protective exteriors like cars and, therefore, are more vulnerable to a variety of elements.