Are Motorbikes Safer Than Cars?

For years we were led to believe that cars are saferabout congestions, traffic jams are not a problem for
than motorbikes. However, this statement wasmotorbikes, since they can easily escape them.
created by people involved in the car industry toIf everybody rode a motorbike, the world would be
protect their own interests. It is high time that we openmuch safer. Whenever there is a collision between
our eyes and see the true: motorbikes are better thantwo motorbikes, at the most, people involved in the
cars.accident get a broken bone. However, a crash
First of all, we should know that riding a motorbike isbetween two cars often results in fatalities.
not dangerous in itself. What makes it dangerous is theA car is a deadly weapon, everything about this
fact that cities tend to be packed with cars. Plus, citiesvehicle was designed to hurt or kill. For example, the
are designed for cars, not motorbikes. However, it isglass in a car will explode inwards, in the event of an
not the vehicle itself that is dangerous; it is cars thataccident. If something like this happened, the
pose a risk to motorbikes.passengers of the vehicles would end up badly hurt
Secondly, it should be highlighted the fact that a car isand with many cuts on their bodies. Motorbikes do not
only equipped with one brake, located on thehave any glass, thus there is no danger in this respect.
driveshaft. This brake is completely useless under rainIf you drive a motorbike and get involved in an
conditions; in fact some drivers need over a mile toaccident, you will not run the risk of being stuck or
brake their cars. Motorbikes, on the other hand, counttrapped in the vehicle like a car driver. There are all
with three brakes, and can come to a total stop in onlysorts of protective gear available for motorbike riders.
100 feet.Also, since motorbike riders are in a higher position than
The body of a car is made out of aluminum foil, a factcar drivers, they tend to have a better view.
that makes the car completely unstable, and it canMotorbikes are much cheaper, and run longer than
easily lose control under certain circumstances.cars. Riders do no assume anything and are extra
Motorbikes do not have a body, so it is easy to keepcareful while on the bikes. In addition, motorbikes pollute
them under control, and avoid accidents.less than a car. The list of reasons why riding a
Motorbikes are more economical. There is no parkingmotorbike is better than driving a car could go on
fee for motorbikes, and road tax is much cheaper forendlessly. It is up to you, to make a wise choice, and
them. Also, in places like London motorbikes do notdecide what you want for your life.
have to pay for a congestion charge. And talking