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Worry A Little Less About The New Motorcycle In The Family

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Whether it belongs to you, your partner, or an older child in the home, the introduction of a motorcycle is sure to raise some eyebrows. There’s no denying they’re exciting, but we all have some understanding that they can also be dangerous. Is the reputation that motorcycles have truly earned? Is there anything you can do or encourage your loved ones to do to help you worry a little less about their new toy? Here are some lessons on motorcycle safety that everyone needs to know.

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[ctt template=”4″ link=”ukt5j” via=”yes” ]Motorcycles can be dangerous. Here are some lessons on motorcycle safety that everyone needs to know about the new motorcycle in the family. [/ctt]

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Be aware of the unique dangers

All the same safety tips that we teach new drivers should apply doubly to motorcyclists. Studies have shown that new riders are amongst the most at-risk drivers on the road. Learning to use the road responsibly is crucial. Motorcyclists also face some unique challenges compared to drivers. For one, motorcycles are impacted more significantly by adverse road conditions than most vehicles. Patches of gravel and sand on the road when making turns can also lead to a spill, so turning into corners slowly is an essential habit to learn. One common mistake of new riders is forgetting to unlock the brake before setting off, too, so checking the brakes needs to be drilled into the head of new riders.

What sharing the road really means

One of the biggest risks in riding motorcycles is, as George Salinas points out, inattentive drivers. Motorcycles are very easily hidden in the average driver’s blind spot. Because they’re much smaller, drivers who don’t pay close attention to the road around them are more likely to make maneuvers they wouldn’t make if they knew you were there. For that reason, riders have to make sure they give a little extra room to larger vehicles. It ensures that they have more time to react if the other driver pulls off something dangerous and heightens their chance of being spotted. It’s worth wearing a helmet camera to record your rides, too. Because they are considered inherently more dangerous, you have to be able to prove when another driver is at fault for a collision.

Invest in the right gear

The rider of a motorcycle is most definitely at more risk than the driver of a car. If you get in an accident, there’s a good chance you will be thrown from the motorcycle across the road. That’s why a lot of the safety gear you need, as shown by Riding Line, is about protecting yourself from the friction of the road. A helmet can protect you from the force of severe bangs to the head, but more serious injuries during motorcycle accidents come from sliding across the road at high speeds. If you want to truly be safe, never ride without the padded gear that can protect you from such a slide.

The added risk that comes with riding a motorcycle is real. But that doesn’t mean that nothing can be done to combat it. Have a frank talk about some of the dangers, as well as ways to help stay safer on the road on those two wheels.

 

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June 28, 2018 by admin 7 Comments

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  1. Drivill says

    June 22, 2020 at 10:33 am

    Thank you for your useful tips and tricks.

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  2. Muhammad Asim Shafique says

    June 5, 2020 at 11:20 am

    in my opinion, a motorcycle is more needed in the family then car some time in my home my motorcycle is like a family member I care my bike too much

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  3. Kezi jane says

    May 22, 2020 at 2:28 am

    Motorcycle is really important in every family. Thank you for this article.

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  4. Afton Jackson says

    January 24, 2020 at 3:51 pm

    I like that you suggested a motorcycle helmet camera to record the rides. My wife and I love having long rides with my motorcycle. If only we can consult a clothing & accessories expert can help us out on this.

    Reply
  5. Calvin says

    July 23, 2019 at 6:05 am

    thank you for sharing.

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  6. Edward Ballard says

    February 10, 2019 at 11:56 pm

    Thanks for good post. Apart from dangers of riding motorcycle helmets play an important role in safety as they are loaded with features such as Bluetooth headphones.

    Reply
    • admin says

      February 11, 2019 at 7:37 am

      Yes, I agree that helmets play a very important role in safety. Thanks for stopping by.

      Reply

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