It takes both skill and dedication to lawfully ride a motorcycle. Special licensing is required, and riders need to have the skill to feel confident when they go out on the road. Unfortunately, no matter how careful and skilled a motorcycle rider may be, they are...
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Distracted driving laws help protect motorcyclists
Distracted driving is one of the most dangerous issues on the roads today. When someone is distracted while they drive, they’re putting themselves and others at risk. One positive thing to note, though, is that distracted driving laws are making a difference. Research...
3 ways to be more visible on your motorcycle and still look cool
Sometimes when riding your motorcycle, it can feel like you are wearing a magic cloak that renders you invisible to drivers. It is not your imagination. Drivers who collide with motorcyclists often say they did not see them. If you increase your visibility, it is...
Debunking 3 motorcycle safety myths
If you’re a motorcycle rider, you understand the importance of staying safe on the road. Even the most seasoned riders must take the necessary precautions to ensure their ride remains safe and enjoyable. However, when it comes to protecting yourself on your bike,...
How to drive safe around motorcycles
As Labor Day approaches, Georgia’s large population of motorcyclists will head out to enjoy the last few weekends of summer. Whether cruising down US 78 into Atlanta or checking out the famous motorcycle route along Little River Canyon Parkway, Georgia’s scenic...
How can I be a good bike passenger?
The only thing more exhilarating than experiencing Georgia's beautiful roadways on two wheels is doing so with another. However, motorcycle safety does not start and end with the motorcycle operator. The passenger also needs to understand that riding on the back of a...
Bikers of all ages at risk on Georgia roads
Georgia motorcyclists have just as much right to be on the road as do motorists in any type of vehicle. Riders deserve the right to feel safe when they don their helmets and mount their bikes, whether heading out for a leisure ride, a road trip or a daily commute....
Do helmets work?
Georgia is one of 19 states that has an explicit motorcycle helmet law for all riders, regardless of age or insurance status. This means that every time you get on your bike, you have to strap that helmet down on your chin without fail, or risk civil penalty. However,...
How can you keep yourself safe while riding?
The dangers that motorcyclists face on the road is nothing to dismiss. According to the NHTSA, motorcyclists are 28 times more likely to die in a crash than passengers in a car. This statistic should not kill your drive to ride. In fact, it should serve as a word of...
Choosing the right motorcycle helmet
Like a number of other states, Georgia requires motorcycle riders to wear helmets. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, helmets saved an estimated 1,859 people in 2016 and an additional 802 lives may have been saved if all motorcycle...