If the sight of a motorcycle on the road scares other drivers, this is for a good reason. Many motor vehicle operators do not understand how to drive around them, and the actions of some riders are nerve-wracking. There is also a high correlation between motorcycles...
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Why motorcycle riders should ignore Florida’s helmet exemption
Most state laws require motorcycle riders to wear helmets at all times, regardless of their age, health or insurance status. Florida is one of the few states that provides an exemption. According to the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, a person...
How a lack of motorcyclist helmet use results in injuries, death
If there's one thing that both federal agencies such as the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the nonprofit groups such as those at the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) want you to know about motorcycle riding, it's that helmets...
How can motorcycle passengers stay safe?
Motorcycle riding is an exhilarating yet dangerous experience for both the driver and the passenger. In order to ensure that your ride remains exciting and not frightening, the driver and the passenger of a motorcycle need to understand how to be safe. Unfortunately,...
What happens immediately after a brain injury?
Due to the nature and size of motorcycles, crashes are more common than most bikers like to think. One of the most common outcomes of those crashes are brain injuries. According to brainline, a traumatic brain injury is one that results in the destruction or damage of...
High-visibility clothing can reduce motorcycle accidents
Motorcycles are different from cars in many ways. One of the more marked differences between automobiles and motorcycles is size. Motorcyclists are likely to enter a driver's blind spot. Passenger car operators often complain about never having seen a motorcycle at...
What unique safety concerns do motorcycles pose?
You may relish the feeling of freedom that comes with a motorcycle that you do not get while riding in a car or truck. However, there are some dangerous downsides to this unique mode of transportation that you should aware of while using it. Size Compared to cars...
What’s so great about airbag vests for motorcyclists?
Many companies have set out to find ways to make riding a motorcycle safer in recent years. This has led to the introduction of an air bag vest on the market. Many safety analysts argue that this piece of apparel could have a significant impact on helping reduce...
Cold temperatures and motorcycle crashes
In many parts of the country, most motorcyclists stay off of the road during the winter months when temperatures fall. Aside from the various hazards associated with riding a motorcycle in the winter, such as snow and ice, it is simply very uncomfortable for many...
What are some of the latest motorcycle safety features?
If you ask most motorcyclists what they enjoy most about riding their bikes, they'll often tell you that it's that freeing feeling that they experience when they get out there on the open road. Many motorcyclists enjoy not having much if any barriers between them and...