Approximately one-half of all motorcycle crashes:
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Involve another vehicle.
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Involve motorcyclists riding in a staggered formation.
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Are minor crashes with no injuries.
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Involve expert riders.
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Explanation
Motorcycles are smaller and harder to see than cars, and motorists tend to underestimate their speed. The failure of motorists to detect motorcycles in traffic is the most common cause of motorcycle crashes. Cars turning left in front of an oncoming motorcycle cause serious car/motorcycle crashes. Because it may be hard to judge the distance to motorcycles, drivers should be extra cautious. Expect to see motorcycles in traffic at any time, and make sure you know their speed before they make a left turn.
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