Thousands of Louisiana residents get around the state using a motorcycle. For some people, a motorcycle is their primary form of transportation. For many others, riding a motorcycle is an enjoyable break from the monotony of driving a traditional enclosed vehicle. The...
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Unique safety concerns for motorcycle riders during cooler months
The climate in Louisiana makes year-round motorcycle riding more accessible than it is in many other states. Riders don't have to battle ice and snow the way they might in the Midwest, which means that they can potentially ride throughout the year if they make safety...
3 driver behaviors that pose the most danger for motorcyclists
People driving large motor vehicles often act as though they own the road. Even though the law is very clear that four-wheeled vehicles must share the road with everyone from pedestrians and cyclists to motorcycle riders, those in larger vehicles often do not...
Motorcycle safety equipment lessens the severity of common injuries
People often warn motorcycle riders that they take their lives in their hands every time they hit the open road as a way of reminding them to make safety a top priority. While this safety risk is true for anyone traveling in a motor vehicle, safety is more of a...
5 ways to increase motorcycle visibility
As a motorcyclist, your safety on the road is paramount. One crucial aspect of this safety is your visibility to other road users. The more conspicuous you are, the less likely you are to encounter potential hazards. It’s especially important to increase visibility...
How can motorcyclists stay more visible to other drivers?
Sometimes, it takes a close call for a motorcyclist to understand the importance of staying visible on the road. Too many times, motor vehicle drivers are just unaware that they share the road with the smaller two-wheeled vehicles. And not only are some drivers...
3 reasons left turn accidents are so dangerous
Motorcycle accidents can happen in many different ways. However, it is well-known that left turn accidents are some of the most common – and therefore the most dangerous – accidents that take place. Essentially, these accidents happen when someone else is turning...
Understanding one of the most common motorcycle accidents
There are innumerable reasons for motorcycle accidents. Some riders are stopped at a red light when they get rear-ended by a vehicle behind them. Others are victims of debris in the road, which causes them to lose control. Still others crash when other vehicles –...
Why do larger vehicles cause so many motorcycle crashes?
To ride a motorcycle, you need a special endorsement on your license. You will have to complete additional education and take a test to show that you can competently and safely manage a motorcycle. Safety experts often focus on things that motorcycle riders can do to...
Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month: Are drivers really listening?
Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month arrived in May, but are Louisiana's drivers paying attention? This annual campaign’s focus is to make drivers more alert to these two-wheelers and reduce severe and fatal injuries among motorcyclists. According to a recent study by...