On the Road; here are some safety tips to remember while you are out on the road. A good reminder for safe riding in traffic Search around you for potential hazards. Evaluate any possible hazards, such as railroad tracks, turning cars, etc. Execute the proper action to avoid the hazard. Make sure other drivers see [...]
Before You Ride; here are some motorcycle safety tips! Read the owner’s manual, as it will give you many specifics that you will find helpful in understanding and maintaining your bike. Check the tires – these are the most important parts of your bike. Check the surface of the tires for cuts and foreign objects. [...]
QUICK TIPS: General Guidelines For Riding A Motorcycle Safely Be visible: Remember that motorists often have trouble seeing motorcycles and reacting in time. Make sure your headlight works and is on day and night. Use reflective strips or decals on your clothing and on your motorcycle. Be aware of the blind spots cars and trucks [...]
The causes of many motorcycle accidents can be attributed to the following: Lack of basic riding skills Failure to appreciate the inherent operating characteristics Failure to appreciate the limitations of the motorcycle Failure to use special precautions while riding Failure to use defensive driving techniques Lack of specific braking and cornering skills Failure to follow [...]
If you have been seriously injured in a motorcycle accident, or if you need assistance enforcing your rights under your policy of motorcycle insurance in Ohio, contact the Toledo motorcycle accident attorneys Charles E. Boyk Law Offices, LLC. The injuries characteristic of motorcycle accidents can be very serious or fatal. A bike crash can include [...]
Motorcycle rider fatalities as well as registrations have been on the rise for many years. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reported that 4,810 motorcyclists died in 2006, which is five percent higher than the previous year. About half of all motorcycles involved in a fatal crash collided with another vehicle. A little over one-third [...]
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s March 31, 2010 news release states that motorcycles with anti-lock brakes are 37% less likely to be involved in fatal collisions than those without (per 10,000 registered vehicle years). Furthermore, motorcycles with anti-lock brakes file 22% fewer damage claims per insured vehicle year* than the same models without anti-lock [...]
