Safety is crucial because motorcycles lack crashworthiness and occupant protection. A motorcycle is less stable than a car because it only has two wheels. In addition, when a motorcycle crashes, the event it extremely violent, because the motorcycle provides no protection. During a motorcycle crash, ejection is common. When the rider is ejected, he or she will forcibly strike the ground and any objects, such as trees or poles, along the way.
Several factors can contribute to a motorcycle crash.
Two of the most common are operator inexperience and the operator's failure to appreciate the limitations of the motorcycle. Experience and knowing the limitations of the bike are crucial because motorcyclists need to drive defensively. More than drivers of passenger cars and other vehicles, motorcyclists need to make themselves visible at all times. They also must anticipate what might happen. They need to be more cautious when encountering obstacles on the roadway and when riding in bad weather or on slippery roadways.