According to new insights there’s work to be done before there’s full harmony on the roads between motorbike riders and drivers. In a recent survey of riders, conducted by motorcycle insurance comparison site Entire Cover, it has been revealed that over half (53%) of respondents have been involved in a crash as the main rider. When asked the reason for the collision, an overwhelming majority (65%) claimed it was the fault of another road user.

The data continues to show a disconnect between riders and other road users. Nearly seven in 10 (67%) respondents agree that other road users are more dangerous than riders, 62% believe road users are the biggest obstacle on the roads, and over half (55%) believe that other road users are careless around riders.

However, 64% do acknowledge that some riders drive dangerously on the roads.

And this issue is impacting Britain’s riders. So much so that 42% say they don’t get out on their motorcycle as much as they’d like, as they’re fearful of crashing, and 38% admitting they feel safer driving a car. Less than 10% feel safer on their bike.

Data from the Department of Transport shows that over 100 motorcyclists are injured each week on average in the UK.

Commenting, Daniel Nield from Entire Cover said: 

“With summer on its way, we expect to see more motorcyclists on the roads. Our data shows that other road users are an obstacle for riders, and while it’s incredibly important for riders to know how to safely navigate other road users, it’s imperative that drivers understand how to drive safely around motorbikes. With more understanding and safer driving on the roads, this can only benefit all road users and hopefully, help to make our roads safer for everyone.”

For more results from this survey, click HERE.

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