An experienced motorcycle rider likely deals with close calls and near misses frequently. Not every driver on the road picks up on the presence of motorcyclists, which can lead to trouble. Lack of awareness might lead to worse than a close call with a motorcyclist. A...
Riding a motorcycle can be a very enjoyable way to travel, but there are certain risks that motorcyclists take that drivers in other vehicles do not encounter. Motorcyclists have very little protection between themselves and the road. This means that when they are in...
As a motorcyclist in Texas, you likely know all of the potential dangers of a crash. After all, bikes are far smaller and lighter than passenger cars or commercial trucks. Even the best motorcycle driver may have difficulty escaping a particularly reckless or...
For at least a decade, the U.S. military has focused on reducing motorcycle crashes among its service members. In the meantime, more bikers died on Texas roads than in any other state in 2018, the most recent year of data available. The Armed Forces generally credit...
When crash investigators look into the causes of collisions between cars and motorcycles, they hear many drivers say the same thing. “I didn’t see them. They just came out of nowhere.” However, the results of recent experiments show these all-too-often fatal tragedies...
The sun shines. Its beams reach your face as you glide down the road. The wind brushes against your cheeks. The feeling of freedom has never been more prevalent than this moment. Motorcyclists fall in love with their toys because of the feeling it gives them. However,...
The days, weeks and even months following a serious car crash injury are often hectic and stressful. There are bills to pay, insurance forms to sign, people to call and appointments to attend – all of which can distract from what’s most important: your recovery. Maybe...
Standard passenger vehicles like cars, vans, station wagons and SUVs are supposed to share the road with smaller vehicles. In Texas, motorcycles, mopeds and bicycles can all legally drive on public roads, and motorcycles of a minimum size can also drive on highways,...
When you regularly ride a motorcycle in Texas, you probably know a thing or two about safety already. You know that wearing the right gear, often leather, can protect you if you crash or slide while on your motorcycle. You know that taking steps to make yourself more...
Riding a motorcycle comes with a unique set of dangers. Without the protective casing of a car, you are at greater risk for serious injuries if you become involved in an accident. Some of the most common ways to reduce risk include attending rider safety courses,...
