The number of fatalities involving motorcyclists and their pillion riders fell by 5.3% from 76 persons in 2012 to 72 persons in 2013. Overall, we have also seen a decrease of 14.7% in the total number of riders and pillion riders casualties, from 4, 370 in 2012 to 3, 726 in 2013. The number of motorcyclists and pillion riders who died or were injured in accidents along expressways has also decreased from 1, 205 in 2012 to 1,031 in 2013 (-14.4%), although the proportion of motorcyclists and pillion riders casualties along expressways remain fairly constant at an average of 27.8% over the past 3 years. spf.gov.sg/mic/2014/02/20140210_others_TP_stats.html Motorbikes are often seen as a dangerous form of transport, and it seems from these figures that the assumptions are correct. Although it could be the sheer vulnerability of the motorcyclist if an accident should occur, the injury and fatality levels are higher, but unlike a car passenger there is no metal shell protecting you on a motorbike. With a car you have a metal frame work that will take the brunt of the impact in an accident, you are also surrounded by safety features such as seatbelts and airbags which minimise injuries. On a motorcycle the only protection you have is a helmet and leathers. Motorcycles are also harder than cars to see on the road, a car can clearly see another car approaching but it can often be hard to see motorcycles approaching, especially if they are driving to one side of a car. ..Allah knows best.. Hu...😊
Posted on: Sat, 28 Jun 2014 09:14:46 +0000
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