Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month is almost over, but there’s still time to remind motorcyclists and others about some safety tips that can help motorcyclists to make it to their destination without an incident occurring. Motorcyclists know that safety has to be a...
Motorcycle Accidents
What should you do after a motorcycle accident?
Motorcyclists are at extreme risk when on the road. Unfortunately, other motorists are often distracted or simply don’t see them on the road, resulting in thousands of accidents across California every year. Unlike individuals in passenger vehicles, motorcyclists...
Watch out for these common motorcycle accident injuries
By design, motorcycle riders are more prone to injuries following an accident than passengers in closed vehicles. This is because the safety features in vehicles such as safety belts or airbags are practically non-existent in motorcycles. Therefore, it is crucial to...
Motorcycle safety when riding with a passenger
Sharing a beautiful motorcycle ride with a passenger can bring a level of enjoyment that one cannot find when riding alone. However, traveling with a passenger requires additional skill and vigilance. When motorcyclists take care to prepare for their ride with a...
What footwear can protect you on a motorcycle?
If you are a regular motorcycle rider, you likely know that wearing a helmet may prevent serious injury and even save your life in an automobile collision. Other parts of your motorcycle gear can be just as crucial in protecting you. One example is your footwear....
Why lane split and how to do so safely
When a motorcycle drives between vehicles and shares the lane, this is lane splitting. If you are a motorcyclist, odds are you lane split now and then. If other drivers tell you that you cannot legally lane share or lane filter, it is untrue. KQED explains that lanes...
How can I ride a motorcycle safer with a passenger?
Driving a motorcycle is a lot of fun, so it is only natural you would want to share the joy with a friend or partner. However, operating a motorcycle with a passenger on the back is different than riding solo. You must understand how to safely ride with a passenger...
How can motorcyclists stay safe on the road?
Motorcycles offer an exhilarating transportation experience that many people prefer over a car or truck. In an accident, however, motorcyclists usually experience far more severe injuries and serious consequences than drivers or passengers in a motor vehicle. While it...
What are some statistics on motorcycle accidents?
If you are a motorcycle rider, you might wonder how motorcycle crashes are most likely to happen. Because motorcycles are smaller compared to other vehicles, they are at special risk of getting into accidents on the road. How and when motorcycle crashes occur may...
What should I wear to stay safe on a motorcycle?
It is no surprise that thousands of people across the United States and the world come to California to motorcycle on our beautiful roads. The nature that we get to enjoy here at home is spectacular, and if you like to take to the road yourself on two wheels, well,...