1. Be aware of the size and location of your blind spots. Drivers of larger vehicles, such as RVs, should remember smaller vehicles, like motorcycles, can easily hide in a blind spot. Always signal and check your line of sight when merging lanes.
2. Pay attention to wind direction and velocity. Small vehicles such as motorcycles are especially susceptible to strong wind currents. Anticipate unexpected vehicle movement and leave extra room to react.
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June 2008
Monthly Archive
Tue 17 Jun 2008
Heading Out On The Highway? Motorcycle Interstate Safety Tips Part One
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Sun 15 Jun 2008
An Explanation of Defensive Driving
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Defensive driving is defined as being able to operate a motor vehicle with the skills to avoid an accident in a situation where one could possibly occur.
Defensive driving is based on the premise that you, the driver, are actually a very good and safe driver that must be alert and able to react to the dangerous driving that others are engaging in.
Defensive driving utilizes advanced skills and awareness not initially taught to new drivers. (more…)
Fri 13 Jun 2008
Ten Things Automobile Drivers should know about Motorcycles
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2. Because of its small size, a motorcycle may look farther away than it is. It may also be difficult to judge a motorcycles speed. When checking traffic to turn at an intersection or into (or out of) a driveway, predict a motorcycle is closer than it looks.
3. Because of its small size, a motorcycle can be easily hidden in a cars blind spots (door/roof pillars) or masked by objects or backgrounds outside a car (bushes, fences, bridges, etc). Take an extra moment to thoroughly check traffic, whether youre changing lanes or turning at intersections. (more…)
Tue 10 Jun 2008
Motorcycle accidents result in almost 2,000 deaths and more than 50,000 are injuries each year.
Who can be held responsible for injuries or deaths caused in a motorcycle accident?
Any person or entity that causes a motorcycle accident through his or her negligence will be considered to be at fault and held responsible. This includes other motor vehicle drivers, product manufacturers, owners of dangerous property, repair shops, and any other person that contributed to the accident. (more…)
Fri 6 Jun 2008
Know the Facts
According to the Ontario Ministry of Transportation, in Canada, collisions are the number one cause of death for children. Having a properly installed car seat can minimize fatalities, and decrease the risk by 75%.
Choose the Right Car Seat
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) surveys all car seats for infants and children. They are rated on a number of categories from clear instructions to ease of use. The good news is, car seat manufacturers are listening to the governments suggestions, and are constantly improving designs. (more…)
