Motorcycles are a great way to get around town, commute to your job or just have a good time. Yet along with the joy of motorcycling come significant responsibilities and risks. Motorcycle riders have to travel alongside cars and trucks, not all of which accord a motorcycle and its rider the consideration they deserve. How dangerous is riding a motorcycle? According to data from the
Springtime is here. The nicer weather means that property owners and renters will start to do yardwork. While many people are focused only on making the property look nice, there’s another point that you need to think about. Grass clippings in the roadway can pose a hazard to motorcyclists who are riding down the road. Anyone who’s doing yardwork should ensure that they either bag
Driving is dangerous and often much more so when you don’t have the protection of an enclosed vehicle. Those who have long enjoyed riding on motorcycles know that they take their lives in their hands on the streets and are likely careful to avoid dangerous situations. The sad truth is that a significant portion of motorcycle crashes are the result not of something the motorcyclist
With the official start of spring just a few days away, it is never too soon to get the jump on motorcycle safety. Spring is a big time for motorcycle riders to head out on the highways and byways of southeast Louisiana. Many riders flock to the festivals that abound all over the region in the first months of spring before it gets too hot.
On average, riders tend to suffer more severe injuries than occupants of closed vehicles. This is because a motorcycle lacks most of the safety features found on a standard car. It means that even with the correct gear, there is a chance that you will still suffer injuries following an accident. Therefore, it is important to get cleared by your doctor even if you feel
Many motorcycle accidents come with no warning. The rider is simply blindsided when a larger vehicle causes a collision. Other times, motorcyclists see that a crash is imminent but cannot find a safe escape. When you realize that you cannot avoid a motorcycle accident, you can still reduce your risk of suffering catastrophic injuries. The experience of others that have survived severe crashes can help.
If you ride a motorcycle, you will know the opinion many people have of motorcyclists. Any time there is a motorcycle crash, many people assume the motorcyclist did something wrong. Depending on the style of bike you ride they assume you were either racing, pulling tricks, or addled by drink and drugs. While you might dress like Kenny Roberts, Travis Pastrana, or the cast of
“Alternative” means of transportation are on the rise, thanks to rising car prices and gasoline prices, so it really shouldn’t be a surprise to see someone gliding down the road on an electric scooter, bicycle, skateboard or motorcycle. What do all of these people have in common? They’re in danger of getting “doored.” What’s “dooring” and why is it so deadly? Dooring is what happens
Motorcyclists are more prone to accidents compared to drivers in closed vehicles. In addition, they are more vulnerable to weather hazards and road conditions. Some of the more common accidents that involve motorcycles include head-on, lane-switching, blindspot, corner turning and high-speed motorcycle accidents. These are only some of the insights that a recent report that the Insurance Information Institute highlighted when determining ways to make motorcycle riding
Motorcycles are different from other types of motor vehicles in that there’s nothing that separates you from others on the road except for the open air. This would present a big problem if you were to have an accident. If someone strikes your car, then generally, its frame absorbs the impact of the crash before it would ever have a chance to affect you. You
While motorcycles might offer immense freedom on Louisiana roads, they can be dangerous in the event of a crash. Two types of crashes you’ll want to avoid are high-side and low-side crashes. With that in mind, here’s a closer look at the differences between high-side and low-side accidents. Lowside crashes It takes a lot of skill to make a sharp turn on a motorcycle. Considering
Now is the time of year when Louisiana motorcyclists are out in full force. Whether they’re out on the interstates or cruising through neighborhoods, they deserve to be as safe as possible. People who are cutting grass might not realize that they may be inadvertently putting motorcyclists in danger. Grass clippings are a big problem for motorcyclists because those clippings are slick and prevent the
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