A motorcyclist became the victim of aggressive driving last month when an SUV ran him off the road and into a curb, seriously injuring him. Cesar Munoz, 36 was one of about 11 motorcycle riders traveling westbound on McKinley in Des Moines, Iowa. A minivan was traveling in front of the motorcycle group and an… read more
If you have ever been faced with an aggressive driver, you know how scary it can be. You may not even have been aware of what caused the other driver’s aggression. Often, aggressive drivers are already on the cusp of anger, waiting for something to trigger their rage. Aggressive driving is never justified, but there… read more
Other drivers have frustrated us all at some point. Whether on purpose or by accident, sometimes other drivers do things we do not like. We may even express our frustration by shaking our heads or throwing up our arms. One North Carolina motorcycle rider discovered that showing even a little frustration could be a recipe… read more
Driving requires patience. Most drivers do their best to share the road, but every once in a while you may encounter someone who drives aggressively. Knowing how to handle aggressive drivers is important, and could very well be a matter of life and death. Here are a few tips to keep in mind when you… read more
Motorcycles give riders an incredible amount of freedom. They are often faster and more maneuverable than the vehicles around them, and riders can find themselves tempted to act less than courteously to others on the road. Whether we like it or not, an angry motorist poses far more danger to a motorcyclist than the motorcycle… read more
A new study demonstrates that children with even mild concussions can have problems with memory and attention even a year after their injuries. The study is one of several attempts by researchers to determine which children are most at risk for lingering symptoms. The study, authored by Keith Owen Yeates, a neuropsychologist at Ohio State… read more
A recent accident involving an ATV and a car on the streets of Cheyenne, Wyoming has local police and ATV dealers stressing the benefits of a motorcycle license for people driving ATVs on city streets. A 19-year-old man was attempting to make a left turn on his ATV when he was hit broadside by a… read more
The Craig Hospital in Denver is the first facility to receive a ready-to-wear, battery-powered exoskeleton designed to allow paraplegics to walk again. Designed by Ekso Bionics, the exoskeleton system can accommodate most patients who weigh 220 pounds or less and who are between 5’2” and 6’2” in height. It is strapped onto the back of… read more
A new law will go into effect in Virginia on July 1 that will prohibit motorcycle-only checkpoints in the state. According to the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA), the law should be considered a victory for motorcyclists. Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell signed the bill into law on February 28, prohibiting law enforcement agencies from establishing checkpoints… read more
A single-car crash in De Beque, Colorado has left one woman dead and two other occupants with serious injuries. The auto accident happened around 2:40 a.m., when a Chevy Impala occupied by a 21-year-old man, a 26-year-old man and a 19-year-old woman veered across the median on eastbound I-70 and hit a rock structure. The… read more
