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Four Common Beginner Riding Mistakes That Cause Motorcycle Accidents

By | January 15th, 2016

Regardless of the activity, you can’t become an expert without being a rookie first. While rookie mistakes for some activities simply cause embarrassment, for motorcycling however, mistakes may cause fatal motorcycle accidents. Learn to avoid these four beginner riding mistakes the easy way by reading about them rather than experiencing them: Assuming That Others on the Road See You Your small size and slender profile means that many motorists will fail to notice you. When motorists are paying attention to their driving, they mostly look for other cars and trucks..

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Common Injuries Caused by Motorcycle Accidents

By | January 15th, 2016

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), thirteen percent of fatal vehicle crashes involve motorcycles. The NHTSA also states that approximately 80,000 riders sustain accident related injuries every year. Some of the more common ones are: Head Injuries – Riders are more likely to suffer a head injury such as a concussion or brain damage in a motorcycle crash than any other type of injury. This is why it’s very important that all riders wear a helmet that fits properly. It can reduce the risk of dying from a.

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Common Types of Motorcycle Accidents

By | January 14th, 2016

Many people enjoy riding motorcycles around town. However, riders are finding that motorcycle accidents are on the rise, causing a variety of injuries ranging from bruises to fatal injuries. They are often occur because of inexperience, intoxication, and inattention, and some of the most common crashes are caused by: Rear-end accidents – In many instances, rear-end accidents happen when drivers don’t see riders or they incorrectly judge the distance. As a result, riders may be pushed into oncoming traffic, which could have fatal consequences. Broadside collisions – These typically take place.

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Four Tips To Avoid Motorcycle Accidents

By | October 29th, 2015

There are so many motorcycle accidents these days. People can be careless when they are out driving so you need to do everything that you can possibly do to protect yourself when you are out riding your bike. Here are some motorcycle tips to keep you safe while you are out riding. Drive safely. Give yourself plenty of time to get where you are going so you are not in a hurry and make stupid mistakes. Assume that drivers are not looking for you. If you are going to assume.

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Three More Tips To Avoid Motorcycle Accidents

By | October 29th, 2015

Motorcycle accidents are so common lately. Everyone is so distracted when they drive that they hardly pay any attention. Also, they seem to run late and think that they can make it up on the road. As motorcyclists, we have to do everything that we can do to protect ourselves when we are out riding our bikes. Here are some more motorcycle tips to keep you safe while you are out riding. Know your limits. You are not going to start out as a good motorcycle rider. It takes time.

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Five Common Road Dangers That Cause Motorcycle Accidents

By | October 22nd, 2015

Of all the users of our roads and highways, motorcyclists face the most risk. Their small size and lack of protection means that collisions have serious consequences. On top of that, their two wheels make them more vulnerable to dangerous road surface conditions. There is no shortage of the number and types of road hazards that cause motorcycle accidents. Here are five of them: Bumps, Cracks, and Potholes The danger of a pothole is hard to judge when riding at a high speed. The consequences of hitting one depends on its depth, and.

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Collisions with Left Turning Cars: A Top Cause of Motorcycle Accidents

By | October 15th, 2015

Motorcycles aren’t always seen by motorists on the road. They are a minority in terms of numbers and have a small and thin profile compared to other vehicles. These characteristics mean that people aren’t looking for them and they are difficult to see. An intersection heavy with traffic worsens the problem. However, this is no excuse because it is the motorist’s responsibility to avoid collisions with any vehicle or person regardless of their visibility. One of the most common motorcycle accidents are collisions at intersections where a motorcycle is riding.

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Avoiding a Crash with a Truck: How to Share the Road with Them

By | October 8th, 2015

When a 3,000 pound car and an 80,000 pound truck collide, the outcome is often grim. Some of these accidents could have been avoided had the driver in the car knew how to share the road with large trucks. Many motorists treat trucks as just another vehicle on the road which is a mistake. Large trucks can’t slow down as rapidly as cars. Trucks also have huge blind spots and require lots of road space for maneuvering. In short, trucks are radically different from ordinary cars and must be treated as such..

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Avoid Motorcycle Accidents by Riding Defensively

By | October 1st, 2015

The advantages of the motorcycle such as its high maneuverability and high acceleration have a flip side. Its high maneuverability, the result of having two wheels, means it’s unstable compared to a car. Debris and road surface conditions that cars handle with ease, can knock a rider off his bike. The motorcycle’s high acceleration, the result of its small mass compared to its engine power, means that it’s at a higher risk of getting in an accident because its small size makes it less visible than a car. Its small.

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Injury Accidents Involving Multiple Parties

By | September 24th, 2015

All vehicle accidents are caused by unique or uncommon circumstances, but those involving semis, big rigs, or commercial trucks can be especially serious. This is partly because of the size of these vehicles and the overwhelming damage they can cause and personal injury that can be inflicted, but also because of the number of parties involved in the resulting injury claim. Semi operators are required by law to carry insurance with higher limits, and additional parties such as companies or partners may also share the financial responsibility. Because of these factors, if.

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