Many people enjoy riding their motorcycles. They are a great way to get around no matter the time of year. Unfortunately, motorcyclists are also more vulnerable to serious injuries if they are involved in an accident. In mid-January, an off-duty San Francisco police sergeant was riding a motorcycle when he crashed into a flatbed pickup truck. The officer suffered life-threatening injuries. While motorcycle accidents are sometimes unavoidable, there are several steps you can take to make yourself a safer motorcyclist. Watch for potential hazards on the road. Signs that there.
Motorcyclists like to ride on sunny days. Many riders will ride on any day regardless of weather but most do prefer a sunny day over a day with torrential downpours. Some areas are experiencing significant drought. At first, a drought sounds compelling for motorcyclists to shout “more riding days!” Long periods of no rain is exciting to many riders. Too many days of no rain can also begin to degrade the very roads motorcyclists find so enticing. Oil collects on the surface of an asphalt roadway. The collection of oil.
The Insurance Information Institute recently posted data online about motorcycle accidents around the US. In 2014, motorcycle accidents led to over 4,500 fatalities and 92,000 injuries. Many accidents are preventable, and taking the appropriate precautions can also reduce the risk of severe injuries. The data shows that 39% of motorcyclists who died in 2014 weren’t wearing helmets. Motorcyclist training and licensing are essential. Check out the information from the California DMV on operating a motorcycle, and look into the California Highway Patrol’s Motorcyclist Safety Program. Motorcyclists need to comply with.