Visibility

BE SEEN – BE SAFE

Riding a motorcycle can be a thrilling and enjoyable experience, but it also comes with certain risks and challenges. Motorcycles are smaller and less noticeable than cars or trucks, which makes them more vulnerable to collisions and accidents. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, motorcyclists are 28 times more likely to die...

Crash Scene Safety

“BSI…the scene is safe!” Are words that will forever be etched in the minds of anyone participating in a skills test for Emergency Services certification. At that moment, most of us say those words to get it out of the way; our true focus is on the actual skills we are testing on. “The scene...

Everything you need to know about Motorcycle Night Riding

Long-term motorcycling is about managing risks and staying safe year after year. While riding at night isn’t always avoidable, being safe at night comes down to one critical thing: visibility. You need to be visible to other motorists and other things in the surrounding areas, and you need to be able to see what else is...

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CHALLENGE YOURSELF

CHALLENGE YOURSELF Kevin Carpenter, ASM instructor and Lifetime Road Guardians member. It’s that time of year that ½ of the USA is puling their bikes out of storage. A few months ago, when the time came for us to put our rides into winter hibernation, we started using our cages for transportation. Instead of...

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Motorcycles and Blind Spots

Many of us have seen this picture right? Blind spots are something to take into consideration for all motorcyclists, and not just when it comes to Semi Trucks. Motorcycles and Blind Spots As a motorcyclist you are vulnerable and need to take into consideration your own blind spots as well as that of others. All...

Safety on the Shoulder

I’ve heard it all! Pull over safely Never pull over under a bridge Always drive to an exit to get off the highway Angle your vehicle to increase visibility Blah, Blah, Blah. What’s a biker to do? If you experience an emergency and are unable to drive to a “safe” location, what should you...