As a motorcyclist, you understand the importance of paying close attention to all the vehicles on the road around you. However, you may not realize that parked cars can pose just as big a problem. The reason for this is simple: Drivers and passengers often open their...
Month: March 2017
How Far Can An Electric Motorcycle Go?
Lightning Motorcycles, the Silicon Valley company that produced the electric motorcycle that won Pikes Peak back in 2013, is at it again with a new ground breaking challenge; complete the San Francisco to Los Angeles drive on a single battery charge. While current...
Knowledge is power when it comes to spinal cord injuries
You know that riding your motorcycle leaves you vulnerable in an accident, but that doesn't stop you from enjoying riding, and it shouldn't. Knowing the dangers that you face when you ride could help you determine the best ways to protect yourself. You will never...
Everyone speeds, right? What’s the big deal?
Who hasn't run late one day and driven over the speed limit? Everyone does it periodically. Sometimes it just feels good to open up your motorcycle on the highway or a windy California road. The feeling of power and control you get from pushing your limits makes it...
A bicycle accident can cause many injuries
Do you enjoy riding your bicycle? It doesn't matter if you do so for pleasure or as your primary mode of transportation, you realize one thing to be true: You never want to face any type of trouble on the road. Here are some of the many injuries often associated with...
How can city bike commuters remain safe?
Do you commute into the city every day for work? Do you do so on your bicycle? If you answered yes to both these questions, there are some key steps you can take to improve your chance of remaining safe. Note: Even if you follow the rules of the road, there is no...
Study shows seriousness of traumatic brain injury in children
Did you know that more than 630,000 children are treated in emergency rooms every year in the United States for traumatic brain injury? With a number like this, it's important for parents to become familiar with the potential long term effects of traumatic brain...
Top bicycle safety tips for commuters
Do you enjoy commuting to work on your bicycle? Is this something you're going to experiment with in the near future? There are many benefits of bicycling to and from the office. For example, this can save you money on the cost of fuel. Also, it's more time efficient...
What is the possible impact of a severe traumatic brain injury?
A severe traumatic brain injury can affect a person in many ways. If you suffer this type of injury, it's safe to assume that your life will never be the same. Fortunately, there are many ways to treat this injury. Furthermore, there are hundreds of different types of...
The many causes of motorcycle intersection accidents
As a motorcyclist, you know that you can be involved in an accident at any time. It doesn't matter where you are driving or the time of the day, if somebody else makes a mistake on the road it could put you in a bad spot. Intersections are among the most dangerous...
