Motorcycle Crash on Sherwood Way Near Walmart

Drivers of cars and trucks have a habit of not seeing motorcycles. Compound that with the propensity in San Angelo for drivers not to yield to oncoming traffic, when making turns with and against the flow of traffic, and it's a deadly recipe for accidents. The area around Walmart on Sherwood Way is especially hazardous with numerous vehicles making turns across traffic and with the flow of traffic. The speed limit is 45 mph but some unthinking drivers expect the oncoming traffic to stop on a dime to allow them to turn in front of everyone. Ain't gonna happen, especially if they turn in the path of one of those large oil field trucks.

sometimes those motorcycle drivers drive way to fast

"Drivers of cars and trucks have a habit of not seeing motorcycles." Yeah? While I'm the driver of a larger vehicle, I do my best to drive safely. I'd expect the same from a motorcycle rider. They're always whining about us not watching for them - well I'd hope they always have their eyes out for those that may not see them. To include THIS guy, who obviously was ill prepared for someone turning out into traffic on one of the busiest stretches of road in San Angelo :/ Add to that the fact that this was obviously after dark and you've most certainly got the makings of a certain auto accident. Glad the guy's alright...

Car drivers cause most crashes with motorcycles, study finds So who's mostly to blame when four-wheel and two-wheel vehicles collide? According to a recent Florida Department of Transportation study, bikers are right. Motorists driving cars and trucks are mostly at fault, often failing to yield the right of way to the smaller vehicles. http://articles.sun-sentinel.com/2013-03-09/news/fl-finding-fault-in-motorcycle-crashes-20130309_1_motorcycle-crashes-chanyoung-lee-motorcycle-riders

I despise people spewing this type of information. "it's the FAULT of the car/truck driver!" "Place the blame on the bigger vehicle!" It tends to send the wrong message to motorcycle riders... That they're always right, that they always do the right thing, and that it will usually be the other person's fault. Just out of curiosity (because I DON'T know) do motorcycle riders have to attend any sort of class or anything before receiving a license for this vehicle?

Most car on motorcycle accidents are a result of drivers not seeing the motorcycle, yet funny enough, I bet most car drivers say the same when they crash into other cars! I believe car drivers should also wear orange vests - to be seen like motorcyclists. It's amazing that we're arguing over who's to blame. In most accidents the person to blame is the one who either did not obey the traffic laws, was not paying attention, or did something unexpected. Being a driver of both car and motorcycle, I would argue that both have their advantages and disadvantages with the fundamental similarity required of both skills being: situational awareness - something most drivers don't have. As for the course requirement, I believe it varies by state. I know the military requires it everywhere. The courses are EXCELLENT (both the fundamental and advanced courses).

It's no concern of mine that you "despise people" who provide you factual information regarding accidents between motorcycles and four-wheel vehicles. Of course motorcycle riders are required to attend safety classes before allowed on the road. A Class M driver license is needed to operate a motorcycle or moped. In addition to meeting the requirements necessary to obtain a regular driver license, individuals who apply for a Class M must also meet other criteria. To obtain a Class M driver license, individuals are required to take a DPS-approved motorcycle safety course. If an individual has a valid motorcycle license from another state, this course requirement will be waived.

Typically, a license and insurance are required to operate any motor vehicle... people break the rules every day. Not to say that this guy did - but I'm sure there are those out there who ride freely, without a shirt or helmet or license...