North Carolina teens who are licensed to ride motorcycles will want to keep the following safety tips in mind. After all, motorcycles are 35 times more likely than automobiles to be involved in fatal accidents. Teen motorcyclists also file collision claims about 5.7...
Motorcycle Accidents
Tips for mitigating dangers while riding a motorcycle
While it may be fun to ride a motorcycle on North Carolina roads, riders need to know how to keep themselves safe while doing so. If a person on a motorcycle wants to pass a vehicle, he or she should move through a driver's blind spots as quickly as possible. A...
Motorcycle fatalities in North Carolina fall by 7 percent in 2017
Motorcycle fatalities in North Carolina fell by 7 percent in 2017 according to preliminary figures released by the Governors Highway Safety Association. The reduced casualty numbers come just a year after the number of motorcyclists killed on America's roads reached...
Automated tech being developed for motorcycles
Motorcyclists in North Carolina may be thrilled to hear that some companies are now focused on creating automated-driving technology for motorcycles. This is a big step at least in innovation, and there's no doubt that others will follow suit in the effort to make...
Safety concerns for motorcycle passengers
North Carolina fans of motorcycles know that safety is among the most important factors when it comes to motorcycle ownership. For passengers too, safety is the most important thing. If riders want to carry passengers, it's a good idea to complete a motorcycle safety...
Bosch develops pressurized gas anti-slip device for motorcycles
Due to the nature of their designs, motorcycles rarely have as many safety features as traditional automobiles. Auto parts manufacturer Bosch is attempting to change that by introducing an anti-slide device that promises to make riding in North Carolina safer than...
Helmets and motorcycles
Motorcyclists who are concerned about being safe on North Carolina roads should know that wearing a helmet reduces the risk of acquiring a cervical spine injury in a crash. This is according to a study conducted by researchers at the University of Wisconsin. The...
The debate over motorcycle lane-splitting
Drivers may not realize that lane-splitting isn't specifically legal or illegal in North Carolina. This maneuver where a motorcyclist rides between two lanes has its advocates and detractors. Currently, California is the only state that allows for lane-splitting, but...
Defensive driving tips for motorcyclists
Taking a motorcycle out on the roads of North Carolina represents a genuine pleasure for some people. Because motorcycles leave their riders physically exposed, motorcyclists should exercise great caution and employ specific strategies that could reduce the chances of...
Teen motorcyclists, and how they can stay safe
Ninety percent of motorcyclists who are involved in a crash had no formal training in how to ride a motorcycle. It's essential that teenage motorcyclists should know how to stay safe on the road before heading out. There are some safety tips that can apply to...