In addition to finding a soft place to land, you must find a place that is free from obstructions. You want to jump without crashing into a road sign or fence, and you want to avoid landing on broken glass or other objects. [6] X Research source
Jump far to avoid the car and make sure your head is pointed further behind the car than your feet. You will be less likely to roll towards the vehicle using this method.
An alternative method is to slide on your back with your head tucked forward. This will distribute your weight and the abrasive force over a wide area. This works best for motorcycle races crashes on flat race tracks. [12] X Research source
