Motorbikes are cheap to run and a lot more fun than cars .However, motorcycles account for thousands of road accidents and approximately 7,000 motorcyclists are either killed or badly injured each year. Concentration is so important when driving a car but even more so when driving a motor cycle.

Car drivers are far more protected in the event of a collision then motor cycle riders and often claim not to have seen the bike this puts motor cyclist at a big disadvantage.

Perhaps the most effective way a rider can do this is by choosing clothing that is conspicuous to other road users. Generally known as high-visibility clothing, this kind of gear can make a real difference to the safety of motorcyclists. The colours you choose can also help make you be seen more readily.

The traditional dark colours are best avoided bright highly visible spots or stripes can help you stand out against the landscape. Highly reflective strips on your bike and clothes can make it easier to be seen at night or dusk. A high visibility vest is a must have accessory.

Helmets have come a long way too. you still can get full face or open face make sure the option you go for has a kite safety mark Kevlar helmets are extremely tough and combine strength with a light weight. It is often used as a composite with glass fibre, or carbon and glass fibre. Kevlar helmets tend to be expensive but not in the long run if it saves you from serious head injuries possibly saving your life, the cost then is small.

If you have an impact with your helmet you should always replace even if it looks alright structure damage may have occurred stopping the helmet from doing its job in an accident. Never be tempted to paint or damage the strength in your helmet by cleaning or painting with solvents. it may look pretty painted but again it may damage the very strength of the helmet causing it to fail in an accident.

If after taking all the precautions you are one of the many to be involved in an accident it is hoped that the effort you made in getting the right clothing will help protect you and hopefully mineralise you from injuries. The likelihood is you will be injured due to the very nature of the accident and may need to make a claim for compensation.