[ChildOfThe60s]

Conceding that a bike is inherently more dangerous than a car, for pretty obvious reasons, those stats don't accurately tell the story.

50% of bike fatalities are single vehicle accidents, most commonly "failure to negotiate a curve". Learn to ride; get professional training and ride within your limitations.

The single most common variable in bike accidents is alcohol (usually the rider's) Don't drink, not even one beer.

AGATT - All Gear, All The Time. I am also a proponent of high viz gear, though there is some debate in the bike community on that. Riding without a helmet or riding with a crap or improperly fitted helmet is also to blame. I wear only a full face helmet when I ride. See impact zones below for why I do:

Learn good riding strategies. The better riders know that road strategy is more effective than superb riding skill with no proper road strategy. Never stop training and practicing.

[HangnJudge]

Rules to motorcycling

1 Put on your brain before you get on the bike, you are going to need it
2 Assume You are invisible
3 Never outdrive the road, the bike, or you capabilities

Stay inside of the envelope because the edges have razor blades