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Riding a motorcycle safely at night

Posted by Mark Hughes on Monday, October 30, 2023, In : Motorbike Safety

Riding a motorcycle is fun and freeing, but it can also be risky. According to data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), motorcyclists are about 28 times more likely to suffer an accident-related fatality than drivers of other vehicles. And riding at night introduces additional risks.

If you need or want to ride your motorcycle at night, take extra precautions to help protect yourself and others.

Understand the dangers of riding at night

Many road dangers that exist ...

Motorbike Safety Tips

Posted by Sam Hill on Tuesday, August 9, 2022, In : Motorbike Safety

For some, there are few experiences that compare to hitting the open road on a motorcycle. Yet, along with bringing a feeling of exuberance and freedom, motorcycle riding is statistically much riskier than operating a car, truck or SUV. Consider that in 2019, motorcyclist fatalities occurred nearly 29 times more per mile driven than passenger car occupant fatalities in traffic crashes, according to the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration.

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Safe Motorbike Riding

Posted by Dave Harris on Monday, January 10, 2022, In : Motorbike Safety

We’ve all heard it – “there are only two kinds of riders, those who have crashed and those who are going to.” On an average day, about 222 motorcycle crashes occur in the UK. About 184 of those cause injury, with 10 of those being fatal – a very scary statistic.

No matter where you ride or what you ride, staying safe is the top priority. Since starting my motorcycling days 40 years ago aboard a brand new 1974 Honda CL200T, I’ve made some observations and learned some things that h...

Riding through deep water

Posted by Howard Trott on Monday, April 1, 2019, In : Motorbike Safety

There may come a time in your life when you have to experience riding in the rain while on your motorcycle. In some cases the standing water on the road might become considerably deep. Here are some tips on how to ride your motorcycle through deep water.

You have to remember that you are not in a car or truck that has four wheels and a wide base to rely on. Instead, you're on a motorcycle that has only two wheels and a very narrow wheel base which is only as wide as your rear tire. This is why...

Riding your motorcycle in the rain

Posted by Howard Trott on Monday, April 1, 2019, In : Motorbike Safety

Riding a motorcycle is challenging enough as it is because of the level of difficulty that it presents and the amount of skill and ability that is required when doing so. Add a little rain into the mix and you've got an even more difficult driving situation that requires extra care and attention. Here are some tips for riding your motorcycle in the rain.

The first thing to remember when riding in the rain is that your motorcycle will have less traction because of the water that will be present...

Don't drink and ride your motorcycle

Posted by Howard Trott on Monday, April 1, 2019, In : Motorbike Safety

Operating any type of vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or other substances is simply a bad idea. Riding a motorcycle while under the influence is an even worse idea. Here are some reasons why you shouldn't drink and ride your motorcycle.

Perhaps the most obvious reason why you shouldn't drink and ride your motorcycle is for the simple fact that you are putting yourself and others around you in serious danger. At any moment you could lose control of your motorcycle and either run of...

Safe motorcycle riding

Posted by Jane Murry on Sunday, March 24, 2019, In : Motorbike Safety

Probably one of the most thrilling rides of your life may be on a motorcycle. As a rider, you experience a certain feeling of being a free spirit on the road while feeling the wind and sun on your face. You feel a sense of confidence while traveling at top speed, more than you feel when you are driving a car. But you also realize that motorcycle riding is one of the most dangerous ways to travel, as you are prone to accidents caused by unfortunate circumstances and other drivers, all of which...

Motorcycle safety and education

Posted by Maggie Smith on Sunday, March 24, 2019, In : Motorbike Safety

For many very young children, the noise of a motorcycle is scary. Yet there are many children that grow up in families with motorcycles. Most of the time, as they get a little older, the noise and the challenge of riding a motorcycle will become a source of excitement for them.

Most children that have been exposed to motorcycles love to be taken for a ride on them. In families where motorcycles are a way of life, the issue of safety while riding is already a part of that life. For the child pa...

Staying safe on your motorcycle

Posted by Huw Reynolds on Sunday, March 24, 2019, In : Motorbike Safety

Motorcycle safety is something that is very important for riders, especially when you consider the fact that they are at a huge disadvantage when they head out on the road. There are plenty of other things that can lead to danger as well. If you want to stay safe on your motorcycle, then there are a few things you should keep in mind.

One thing that you should always do before you head out on any ride is make sure all of the major items have been checked over. This is done to be certain the bi...

Motorbike safety tips

Posted by Steve Owen on Sunday, March 24, 2019, In : Motorbike Safety

It is essential for every motorbike drivers as well as passengers to be educated enough about the different ways to assure motorcycle safety. Such tips are essential to assure survival amidst possible accidents. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said that motorcyclists are 35 times more likely to die in a crash than the riders in passenger cards. It is definitely not about the skills and even not about experience. Taking ample care and observing traffic rules well can add qui...

Motorcycle safety standards

Posted by Martin Davis on Sunday, March 24, 2019, In : Motorbike Safety

If you or a loved one is a motorcycle rider, then you know how important it is to feel safe on the road. You want to know, when you're riding, that should the worst happen, you have equipment that can withstand that punishment it's taking and keep you safe. If you're the one who's left at home, it's just as important not to worry about your loved ones who are riding. That's why it's essential to know that what you're wearing as you ride will keep you safe and protected. You can be sure by rea...

Why take a motorcycle safety course?

Posted by Mark Parker on Sunday, March 24, 2019, In : Motorbike Safety

Whether you are an experienced rider or just learning, motorcycle safety is serious business. Keeping safety in mind when riding will make the experience fun for years to come. Since ideally you will be spending many hours on your motorcycle, it is important for you to have a solid foundation.

A motorcycle safety course is designed to teach you to ride safely. Keep in mind that your driving is only a small piece of this. There are many other things that are involved in your safety while riding...

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