Riders seem to cop more road rage than other motorists. This could be because we are seen as road menaces,...
A new theory about what causes Sorry Mate I Didn’t See You (or SMIDSY) crashes is that bikes can appear...
Motorcyclists want drivers to look, use their mirrors, check blind spots and ‘get off the phone’, according to a Motorcycle Council of NSW survey of more than 500 riders. The survey was conducted last month in preparation for the current Motorcycle Awareness Month to gain an insight into how to...
Australian motorcycle trainere motoDNA has developed a computer software system that analyses rider behaviour and uses a computer game environment...
According to a report from BusinessWire, Two companies in Massachusetts have announced a joint venture to improve safety on the...
**This article was written in collaboration with Road Guardians, an organization dedicated to teaching motorcyclist first aid and accident scene management. While we consulted with experts, every situation is different. In the event of an injury, it is best to contact emergency services and follow their instructions. “No matter what...
Most motorcycle road craft courses are only as good as the training on the day, but Riders Academy by motoDNA also provides...
Riding a motorcycle is an activity that comes with a fair amount of risk. That risk is rewarded by the...
Motorcycling can never be done risk-free. With that said, you can decrease your chance of experiencing an accident or getting into a motorcycle collision if you make an effort to do so. While some things will always be beyond your control, you should always do everything within your power to...
Motorcycle road safety campaigns erroneously blame riders for crashes and portray them as a menace on the roads, says a...
We can all learn something from this video from a Canadian truck’s dash cam that captures the moment a rider...
Two riders were injured in separate crashes with stray cattle over the weekend, promoting us to reissue our warning to riders now exploring the country after the lockdown measures have eased in some states. On Sunday (4 May 2020) a rider hit a bull at Wetheron north of Gayndah, Central...
Commuting to work is one legitimate way to ride and avoid the pandemic lockdown and travel bans, yet some riders...
Two recent crashes involving riders running into each other have prompted us to investigate multi-motorcycle accidents and provide tips on...
Any excuse is good enough for a ride – whether it’s with the pillion-in-a-million, a couple of friends, a dozen club members, a hundred shop riders, or a thousand toy runners – yet solo riding is our favourite. And in these days of social distancing, it may be the preferred way...
Riding a motorcycle not makes you so happy some women can even orgasm while riding. With the Black Dog 1 Dayer...
(Contributed post for our North American readers) Many of us love nothing more than to get on the open road...
Just because you are riding a cruiser doesn’t mean you have to find a detour when the road turns to gravel or you hit some rough roadworks. We can understand those riders who choose to avoid such situations because they don’t want to get their chrome dirty or their paintwork...
We all enjoy going hard some times, but if you are an over-committed rider, you leave no margin for error...
After two recent near-misses with courier vans delivering online shopping purchases in the lead-up to Christmas, we thought it appropriate...
Many riders like to get into the holiday spirit by wearing Santa, elf, Elmo or reindeer novelty helmet covers. However, they could be a safety hazard, they may void your insurance and some police say they may be illegal. Safety aspects of novelty covers While novelty helmet covers may be...
(Contributed post for our Northern Hemisphere readers facing winter riding blues) The moment you step outside your garage and your...
Passing long trucks can be easy for motorcycles with their rapid rate of acceleration, but there are several dangers you...
A world-first online motorcycle-specific hazard perception test has identified a scenario where a SMIDSY crash was partially the rider’s fault. The Western Australian Department of Transport (DoT) adopted the computer video tests developed by Austroads last year as part of the assessment process for obtaining a motorcycle licence. In that...
It’s going to be a long hot summer and you may get caught in bushfire conditions, so we have put...
Contributed post on How to improve your overtaking (for our North American readers) Risk-taking has been singled out as the factor...
Riders are being urged to use a mobile phone Roadkill Reporter app to record roadkill in an effort to identify hotspots and help save lives. The latest Austroads Guide to Road Safety Part 5: Road Safety for Rural and Remote Areas found that motorcycles are significantly over-represented in crashes with animals....
(Share the Road sponsored post for our North American readers) The US Motorcycle Safety Foundation states that more than half...
(Fall Motorcycle Tips is a sponsored post for our North American readers) Before a long winter, many motorcyclist enthusiasts are...
Many riders talk about how riding their motorcycle makes them relax and “blows out the cobwebs”, yet I see so many tense riders. You can tell a tense rider immediately from their hunched shoulders and straight arms with locked elbows. It’s like they are shrugging or trying to strangle their...
Returned riders who have had several years off the motorcycle for various reasons, may be over-represented in the crash statistics,...
Riders on the Storm may be a great rock song, but it is not a good tip as one American...
(Sponsored post for our North American readers) Some people consider riding a motorcycle, not just a pure hobby, but a lifestyle. Sense of adventure, excitement, and passion are some of the significant reasons why motorcycle enthusiasts ride. However, it can also be dangerous. Several factors can contribute to motorcycle accidents....
Riders should add grass clippings to their list of road hazards and stay alert, take avoidance action and consider reporting...
A high heeled diamanté fashion boot that stuck on the footpeg caused a 29-year-old Polish woman to fatally crash her...
A recent reader asked if it was legal, safe and wise to switch off the motorcycle when stopped for a long time at roadworks. Firstly, it is not illegal to switch off your motorcycle when stopped at roadworks or even the traffic lights. In fact, many modern cars have stop-go...
(Contributed post) No one ever plans to get into an accident, but unfortunately, accidents do happen and it pays to...
The most satisfying and enjoyable ride is not always the fastest or quickest, but the one where you develop a...
Apart from scanning the road for hazards such as potholes and gravel, riders need to be on the lookout for potential hazards in the traffic. Motorbike Writer reader Moe Adamson approached us with a number of suggestions for traffic situations that could be particularly hazardous to riders. We have increased...
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...
We love the wind in our faces, but the wind in your eyes can cause them to dry out, leading to itchy eyes and possibly blurred vision. Most riders wear goggles or windproof, wrap-around sunglasses when wearing an open-face helmet. However, the wind can also leak in through the visor...
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...
Many riders are taught to leave a two or three-second gap between their bike and the vehicle they are a following as a safety buffer. But is it really enough? Is there such a thing as leaving too much space? How to judge gap We are taught to use a visible...
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...
Florida woman Jennifer St Clair, 33, was killed when she was run over by several cars after she fell off a motorcycle pillion seat on her first date with the rider. Florida Highway Patrol are not sure of the details of the incident last weekend and are calling for witnesses....
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...
Contributed post for our important American readers Ah, America. The land of the free, the home of the brave. But to what extent are we allowed to exercise the freedom that was paid for in blood, sweat, and tears by our forebears? There are so many fun things to do...
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...
The world’s first rating system for motorcycle clothing protection has been launched to give riders a guide to the safety standards of their gear. The Motorcycle Clothing Assessment Program (MotoCAP) website has launched with a short list of products that will be extended as products are tested at Deakin University. So...
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...
Most riders have dumped a bike at some time in their riding career while trying to do a tight turn. It’s a skill many people never develop or practise, but it can help you become a better and safer motorcyclist. The civilian and police riders competing in the American motorcycle...
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...
There is a variety of gestures riders can use to signal to people in their pack or other riders sharing the same route that make riding safer and more effective. Apart from hand gestures, you can use your leg, the motorcycle horn or your headlights. Before reading further on, click...