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Please keep these tips in mind when it comes to riding a motorcycle.<\/p>\n

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  1. Always wear a helmet<\/strong>! \u00a0Regardless of the local laws, ALWAYS wear a helmet!<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. NEVER drive impaired<\/strong>. \u00a0This includes texting, headphones, and passengers that might distract you.<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. Make sure your bike is a good \u201cfit\u201d<\/strong> for you. \u00a0In other words, don\u2019t ride a bike that is more than you can handle.<\/span><\/li>\n
  4. Make sure the conditions<\/strong> are favorable for riding. \u00a0This often depends on the cyclist\u2019s experience level, but some weather or lighting conditions enhance the danger to motorcyclists whether it is because it is harder for you to ride or it is more difficult for vehicle drivers to see YOU!<\/span><\/li>\n
  5. Wear the appropriate protective gear<\/strong>. \u00a0Although this isn\u2019t technically necessary, it can make a difference if you are in a wreck. \u00a0Boots, gloves, long pants, and reflective clothing can make the difference. \u00a0In addition, juries are more likely to punish motorcycles who \u201cdid not wear protective clothing.\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n
  6. Know your limits<\/strong>. \u00a0Make sure that you are qualified and experienced enough to ride where you are riding.<\/span><\/li>\n
  7. Don\u2019t speed or drive recklessly<\/strong>. \u00a0A beautiful sunny day makes it tempting to increase your speed, but be careful. \u00a0In the blink of an eye, you can be driving faster than you should and a motorcyclist will ALWAYS suffer more damage than a car.<\/span><\/li>\n
  8. Don\u2019t \u201csplit the lane.\u201d<\/strong> \u00a0Although it is legal in some states to do this, it is never a good idea. \u00a0Always ride in your own lane, not between other cars or between other lanes.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Visit Deborah Nelson’s article, “Motorcycle Insurance Claims – What Do I Need to Know?”<\/strong><\/em><\/a> for more information and safety tips.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":2464,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[387,386,137,385,281],"class_list":["post-2463","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-articles","tag-biker-tips","tag-motorbike","tag-motorcycle","tag-motorcycle-safety","tag-safety-tips"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n8 Motorcycle Safety Tips<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Please keep these tips in mind when it comes to riding a motorcycle.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" 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