Statistics released today by Bennetts, the nation's favourite bike insurance provider, reveal that bikers need to be extra vigilant on the roads on Friday 14th March - it was the most prolific day for motorbike accidents in 2007.
Based on actual claims data, the report shows that the first half of the year is worst for biking accidents and riders should pay most attention between March and June. Bikers planning to take to the roads over the May Bank Holiday weekend also need to ride with caution. With many already planning to take advantage of the long weekend, the data reveals that 2nd May shares the top spot as the most dangerous day to ride, closely followed by 3rd May.
It's not just the date bikers need to look out for; it's the type of car too. One in seven motorbike collisions involved a Ford Focus in 2007. The Ford Focus replaces the Vauxhall Corsa as the car most likely to be involved in a collision with a bike, with the Ford Fiesta and Transit Van coming in second and third place respectively.
Bennetts' Marketing Director, Mark Fells said of the findings, "Our annual report shows that bikers need to be even more alert than usual on 14th March and 2nd May. We hope that by releasing details of the most dangerous dates to ride and the vehicles most likely to be involved, all road users will become much more aware of each other and reduce the number of accidents happening on our roads".
Top five most dangerous dates to ride:
- 14th March
- 2nd May
- 3rd May
- 25th May
- 2nd June
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