Apart from scanning the road for hazards such as potholes and gravel, riders need to be on the lookout for...
Most accidents involving motorcycles and other vehicles occur when the other vehicle is turning across their path. The result can...
Riding in a group can be fun, but it also has its hazards, not the least being how to pass other vehicles on the road and whether you should pass other riders in your group. These issues involve tactics, patience, safety and courtesy. One of the great joys and advantages...
We love the wind in our faces, but the wind in your eyes can cause them to dry out, leading...
Contributed post on emergency supplies for our North American readers Roadside emergencies can happen anytime and anywhere. Being prepared for...
Crash witnesses are sometimes too scared of being sued to provide first-aid or assistance to crashed riders, says paramedic Michael Beak of First Bike on the Scene Australia. “There is a lot of misinformation about the legalities of helping a crash victim on social media,” he says. “I put in...
Many riders are taught to leave a two or three-second gap between their bike and the vehicle they are a...
Lane filtering around trucks can be dangerous simply because riders can be invisible to the truck driver, even if you...
Riders heading into the Outback should be aware of the dangers of hitting kangaroos, says the Royal Flying Doctor Service whose planes have even hit them. “The roo problem is significant as they come to the edges of the road to graze in the current drought conditions,” a spokeswoman for the RFDS...
Florida woman Jennifer St Clair, 33, was killed when she was run over by several cars after she fell off...
Many riders may not realise that if they are involved in a crash, they may not be covered for what...
Roundabouts are a particular danger for riders not being seen by drivers as this video clearly shows. Even though rider Brendan Sellers, 30, of Adelaide is wearing bright red and white leathers and is on a bright red Kawasaki Ninja on a clear and sunny day, the Honda sedan driver...
Contributed post for our important American readers Ah, America. The land of the free, the home of the brave. But...
In the wake of a damning report that says one in five wooden bridges in Australia is in need of...
Riders tend to be more cautious when it’s wet, but after heavy rain has dried, there are still many road hazards of which riders should be aware and cautious. We have come up with 10 hazards on sealed and unsealed roads that are unique to road conditions after rain, especially...
The world’s first rating system for motorcycle clothing protection has been launched to give riders a guide to the safety...
Returned riders are those who had got a motorcycle licence as a teenager or twentysomething, then stopped riding while they...
A Bundaberg rider says he probably owes his life to a $290 Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon or EPIRB after crashing his Honda 1200X Crossrunner adventure bike in bull dust in north Queensland. Mick Groth, 52, urges every rider to buy an EPIRB, as does the Royal Flying Doctor Service which attends a...
Most riders have dumped a bike at some time in their riding career while trying to do a tight turn....
Most people who drop a motorcycle are embarrassed and a little shaken and don’t pick up their bike the proper...
Just how loud is your motorcycle helmet and what damage is it doing to your ears? Medical authorities tell us that 15 minutes exposed to sound levels over 95dB can do irreparable damage to your hearing. Check out this noise pollution calculator. The long-term result can be tinnitus or ringing in...
There is a variety of gestures riders can use to signal to people in their pack or other riders sharing...
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A rider punches and kicks an SUV that cut into his lane on a Canadian highway in this latest video...
Cross-country travel is fun, but long-distance travel on a motorcycle is even more so – if you can manage to...
The Dutch Reach is a simple technique of opening a car door that could save motorcyclists filtering through traffic from being “doored”. It should be mandated in driving tests as it is in Holland where it has been used for 50 years. While the incidence of dooring is more common...
Blind corners are among the most dangerous places for motorcyclists to ride, obviously because of the limited vision ahead. Corners...
Motorcycle Safety 101 for American Riders: There’s nothing like the freedom of taking on the open road on a motorcycle...
There is absolutely no denying that a riding a motorcycle is a lot more fun than cars and it is more fuel efficient as well. However, when it comes to safety, motorcycles just cannot beat cars or other four-wheeled vehicles. That is quite obviously because of just two wheels that...
Christmas makes us all behave a bit differently. You may be filled with excitement at the prospect of a few...
If you’ve ridden a bicycle, counter steering will come naturally to you, so why would it be necessary to practise...
The adventure motorcycle market is booming and many of these riders are new to riding on the dirt, so we have secured these expert riding tips from UK racer Grant Draper. Grant started riding off-road at 17 years and has raced motocross and enduro. He says the main difference between the...
Riders have been encouraged to report animals – livestock and even wildlife – that are roaming loose on the roads...
This video of a Suzuki Hayabusa rider trying to keep up with Guy Martin on a Honda Africa Twin shows...
You rarely need reasons to go for a ride, but for some people it is almost impossible to get them on their bike when the rain is pelting down. Sadly, they are missing out on a lot of fun and a great learning experience. I used to be in the...
Whether you’re superstitious or not, Friday the 13th is expected to be a bad day for motorcycle crashes; not because...
Motorcycles are the fastest-growing category of vehicles on our roads and are allowed to lane filter, so drivers should pay...
It seems a strange thing that you could fall asleep on a loud and exciting motorcycle, but it can and does happen; just not as often as in a car. In a car, you are seated in a comfortable and supported position, the temperature is controlled and noises are muted....
Bluetooth helmet systems now allow riders on any type of motorcycle to listen to music while they ride, but are...