Everybody knows that this lack of visibility contributes to motorcycle accidents and is no fault of the biker.

BUT do you know about the KILLER ILLUSION? Motorcycle Man does.

Bottom Line Up Front:

Here is what we recommend: SIDE LIGHTS on the FRONT of your bike (Total 3 Headlights).

Invest in a rear taillight from J&P Cycles.

Motorcyclists are at a constant visibility disadvantage—especially on busy Houston roads. Even when motorcycle riders do everything right, cars often claim they “didn’t see the motorcycle” before a collision.

Everybody knows this.

Everybody knows it is hard to see motorcycles.

Trust us. There is an illusion.

But before you check out the Illusion blog.  Go check out the Denali website.  They and many others focus on this 3-Front-Lights safety solution (no we’re not sponsored; we pray for a safe ride):

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Why Visibility Matters More Than Speed

Studies and real world experience show that many motorcycle accidents occur because drivers violate a rider’s right-of-way. During daylight hours, improved headlight visibility reduces motorcycle accidents by making motorcycles stand out in traffic so that no injury is suffered.

At night, the problem gets worse, way worse. Drivers judge distance and position poorly, especially when faced with a single point of light.

YOU ARE CYCLOPS

One Eye and Depth Perception (at Night)

Imagine your headlight as an eye, perceived by another’s eye.

Yeah.  Think about that. An eye seen by another eye.  Or in humans, an eye seen by two eyes.

Your headlight is a source of light seen by the car and by truck drivers with their two eyes.  The singularity of your one headlight illusionary way cancels out their two eyes.

In other words, their binocular vision is lost because your motorcycle only has one source of light.

The practical depth perception deficit unfortunately translates into the two-eyed driver seeing your one-eyed motorcycle as FARTHER AWAY THAN YOU REALLY ARE.

That means they won’t brake for you or won’t slow for you.  They think you are farther away than you actually are.

Think of “OBJECTS IN YOUR MIRROR MAY BE CLOSER THAN THEY APPEAR.”

Deano says it is hard being a cyclops.  But he would have it no other way.

Here are solutions to this problem to protect you and make sure you never have to search “motorcycle accident lawyer” on the Internet:

WATCH YOUR BACK!

Everybody wants to be cool and motorcycle manufacturers spend millions perfecting the image of a biker leaving someone in the dust.

This translates into a lot of stylish or sensible taillights.

Like bicycle (pedal bike) manufacturers continue selling bikes without any taillights.

It is imperative (an order from the imperator) you upgrade your rear lighting!  People will run up on you and sometimes you don’t even see the reaper right behind you.

When the reaper points at you, “Next time.”  Not this time.

Check out J&P Cycles for some great ways to avoid a motorcycle accident.

But look out for the sticker shock.  Lights can be expensive.

Maybe that is why motorcycle manufacturers don’t include a lot of lighting on bikes?

Speak With a Motorcycle Accident Lawyer in Houston Today

At Motorcycle-Man™, we represent injured riders and bikers—against insurance companies. We understand how visibility issues are used against motorcyclists and know how to fight back.

📞 Call 832-444-6085 to speak with a motorcycle accident lawyer in Houston
📝 Or request a call back using the Justice Form on our homepage:

There are no upfront fees, and you pay nothing unless we win your case.

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