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Reduce Your Motorcycle Accident Risk by Using LED Lights for Increased Visibility

By | June 8th, 2017

As all motorcyclists know, or should know, they have a visibility problem. They lack the size and basic shape of four-wheeled vehicles. Because of this, motorists may not notice them in busy traffic situations or at night. If you add to this the distractions of driver multitasking, motorcycling is clearly a high-risk activity. Motorcyclists should ride as though they’re invisible and increase their visibility by choosing the right colored bikes, helmets, and clothing. Using their headlights during the day also helps. Reflective clothing and strips assist in increasing their night.

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Motorcycle Accidents Can Cause a Fractured Fibula

By | May 11th, 2017

Motorcycle riders often find there is nothing better than cruising around town on a bright, sunny day. Unfortunately, not all journeys end successfully as motorcycle accidents can and do happen. They result in a variety of injuries including a fractured fibula. What is a Fractured Fibula? The fibula is the thin, large bone found in the lower leg on the outside of the calf. Because of its thinness, it is prone to fracturing when struck along the side. Such fractures can happen in the upper part of the fibula, on.

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Target Fixation: A Common Cause of Motorcycle Accidents

By | April 27th, 2017

Target fixation is a motorcycle 101 concept that riders learn about when getting their license. Although the problem is easy enough to understand, its solution is easier said than done. Target fixation is the human tendency to “home into” the very thing you wish to avoid. The term was coined during World War 2, when pilots sometimes flew into the targets they were strafing. The problem still exists among pilots today. Operators of highly responsive vehicles, such as aircraft and motorcycles, are especially prone to this problem. The key to.

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Brain Injuries Caused by Motorcycle Accidents

By | April 20th, 2017

Riding a motorcycle is a fun way to cruise around town. But at times, such a ride ends in a tragic accident. Many injuries can occur when a motorcycle and car collide including those to the brain. If you’re a rider, here are some things you need to know: Types of Brain Injuries There are several types of brain injuries that can result when riders hit their head on the ground, another object, or are hit with enough force that their brain is shaken inside their skull. They include: Brain.

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Be Seen, Be Safe

By | March 30th, 2017

Many motorcycle accidents happen when a driver of a car does not see the bike. There are many circumstances that lead car drivers to being blind to the existence of a motorcycle near them. Many motorcyclists add additional noise to be heard by anyone around them. There are so many noises that drivers may not notice the noise of a bike with loud exhaust. Many cars are built today for a quite ride and many outside noises are blocked. Motorcycles must be seen to avoid collision in most circumstances. This.

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Handlebar Fracture

By | March 30th, 2017

Some injuries are unique to motorcycle accidents. Bilateral femur fractures are a not uncommon injury.  This injury is caused when the motorcycle stops and the rider does not. The rider is ejected forward and both legs strike the handlebars, fracturing them.  This injury is often nicknamed “handlebar fracture”. The femur is the largest bone in the body and usually difficult to break.  This injury is also very painful. There are many muscles and tendons in the thigh. Once the femur is fractured, the tension from the tendons adds increased pressure. .

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Avoid Motorcycle Accidents This Spring

By | March 2nd, 2017

After a long winter, the first signs of spring beacon us to take out the cycle and hit the road. But spring weather does not always bring perfect driving conditions. That’s why it’s important to stay safe on your motorcycle this spring by following these 4 important tips on how to avoid motorcycle accidents. Be mindful of road conditions Wet spring weather means slick, slippery roads. Of course heavy rainfall is dangerous, but be especially cautious when the first drops fall or when there is early morning fog, mist or light drizzle. The layer of.

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Avoid Motorcycle Accidents with More Planning

By | January 26th, 2017

We are creatures of habit for a reason. Habits get you through daily routines with little mental effort. This is usually a good thing, but not always. Sometimes the habit, such as your commuting route to work, isn’t the best way to do something. People often choose their commuting routes on the basis of shortest distance. However, this often isn’t the safest or even the quickest way to get there. Another tendency of a lot of people is “winging it” when doing something new for the first time such as.

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Avoid Motorcycle Accidents by Increasing Your Situational Awareness

By | December 22nd, 2016

There’s no question that motorcycling is a risky mode of transportation. Motorcycles are inherently unstable, lack a protective cage, and lack energy absorbent bumpers and crumple zones. The only way the motorcyclist can compensate for this is through greater focus on the road and traffic situation. In other words, she or he must develop a high level of situational awareness. Here are three tips for accomplishing this: Allow Plenty of Following Distance There’s a limit to the processing speed and reaction time of the human mind and nervous system. The.

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Five Construction Zone Hazards That Cause Motorcycle Accidents

By | November 10th, 2016

The motorcycle’s design gives it great agility on the road but also makes it less stable than four-wheeled vehicles. This makes motorcycles vulnerable to pavement irregularities, sand, debris, and other road conditions that present only a minor annoyance to motorists. The problem only gets worse in road construction zones, which are full of “booby traps” waiting for the unwary motorcyclist. Here are five construction zone hazards that cause motorcycle accidents: Poor road friction. Road surfaces in construction zones are anything but ideal. They can be unpaved with loose sand, gravel,.

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