Those who don’t ride motorcycles often assume that the risk comes from the riders themselves. They imagine motorcyclists riding aggressively, breaking the speed limit and causing single-vehicle accidents. While all of this does happen, it’s important to note that many...
Motorcycle riders have more reason than others in traffic to make safety a top priority. Their vehicles may be powerful and fast, but they don't offer much protection in the event of a crash. Motorcycle riders are often more proactive about complying with traffic laws...
If you’ve recently been injured in a motorcycle accident, you may be concerned about the financial consequences of your crash. Whether you’re dealing with significant medical bills or you’re losing income due to your recovery needs, it would not be surprising if...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...