Bobby Petrino, head football coach at the University of Arkansas, made headlines earlier this month when his motorcycle skidded off an Arkansas highway and landed in a ditch. Petrino failed to alert his colleagues and supervisors that there was more to the story than simply drifting across the fog line: he had a passenger. Jessica… read more
April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month, a nationwide effort to eliminate distracted driving on America’s roadways. Here are a few ways that you can make yourself a more focused driver. 1. Leave the phone off Most generally agree that texting, Facebooking or tweeting while driving are pretty bad ideas. But you’ll find plenty of drivers… read more
Do you consider yourself an aggressive driver? Many of us would answer no, but you may be surprised to discover what defines aggressive driving. You may be driving aggressively without even realizing it. The Rocky Mountain Insurance Information Association offers a checklist to help you consider whether you have engaged in aggressive driving. If you… read more
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
