Braking on a motorcycle is one of the most important and yet complicated skills. It simply does not translate well from driving a car, where you just step on the pedal. In modern cars, you don't even need to know how to pump the brakes. The anti-lock braking system...
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Motorcycle helmet use has increased again
For a time, motorcycle helmet use was on the decline. People may have understood the dangers of riding without a helmet -- it is the single most important piece of safety gear you can wear -- but they liked the comfort and freedom of riding without one. Helmets are...
What is a sportsbike?
Not all motorcycles are created equal. You have a lot of different divisions these days. Some are touring bikes, made for long distances. Others are dirt bikes, made for off-road adventures. You also have beginner bikes, sportsbikes, three-wheeled motorcycles and a...
Your attitude matters with safe motorcycle riding
One of the best things any new motorcyclist can learn is that they need to have the right mindset and attitude to become a safe rider. You can think about safety systems and tools -- everything from ABS braking systems to advanced motorcycle helmets -- but the wrong...
Tapping your brakes may help avoid a motorcycle accident
One of the most dangerous positions you face on the road, as a motorcyclist, is when you slow down and stop and the driver behind you does not notice.For instance, maybe a school bus stops ahead of you. The driver of the pickup truck behind you is texting and driving,...
Motorcyclists: Arizona’s monsoon season ends in September
Arizona is a beautiful state and often a great place to get out on your motorcycle, but you do have to take into account the fact that the state has a significant monsoon season. This is the type of weather that can cause you some serious problems on the road if you...
Do you need a motorcycle license and a driver’s license?
You never got your driver's license in Arizona. You don't own a car, so you didn't see any reason to do it.However, you recently inherited a motorcycle, and now you want to get a motorcycle license. Do you have to get a traditional driver's license as well? You do....
It’s almost a guarantee you’ll get hurt in a motorcycle crash
Motorcycle accidents happen for many reasons. Some you can control. Many others you cannot.For instance, you control your own speed and whether or not you drink alcohol before riding. These are two big reasons for crashes, but you can completely eliminate the risk....
Does a motorcycle helmet make it harder to see?
One reason that some riders are resistant to the idea of motorcycle helmets is that they worry that they won't be able to see as well to either side. They know how important their peripheral vision is, and they think that the helmet will restrict it unnecessarily. In...
Motorcycles are dangerous because of what they share with cars
On one hand, motorcycles are so dangerous because of the differences between bikes and cars. A motorcycle does not have air bags, a steel frame, four wheels to assist with stability and braking or many other safety features. You're just far more exposed on a bike. In...