More motorcycle riders die at intersections than anywhere else on the road. These videos give you tips and techniques to deal with intersections safely on your motorcycle.
Intersections are the most dangerous places for motorcyclists, with about 42% of all fatal motorcycle crashes occurring there. An intersection isn’t just a typical stoplight but any point where two or more roads meet—including driveways and parking lot exits. This broad definition highlights just how many high-risk areas riders face. This week on MCrider, we…
Being seen at intersections is huge but sometimes in spite of our best efforts, a driver pulls out in front of us. Let’s analyze this MCrider member’s ride. Let’s discuss this intersection on the forums? I would like to hear from you, similar incidents? What were this rider’s options? What would you have done?
We talk a lot about Road Strategy on MCrider but sometimes it takes a story like this to understand the importance of good road strategy applied on a consistent basis. Tiffany tells the story of how one Road Strategy skill saved her from a really bad crash. Continue the conversation here! See you on the…
This week on MCrider we look at 3 common mistakes that many riders make at intersections. Just adopting a few of these techniques will make you safer on your motorcycle.
On this week’s MCrider ride along we talk about riding in traffic and one mistake that rider’s continue to make. We also look at a couple of tips to make yourself more visible on the road.
Let’s start a new series called the MCrider ride along. I go for a ride, shoot some video and we talk about what I find on the road. We will discuss topics like navigating intersections, following distance, how to ride in traffic and other topics. You will get some real world riding experience and training…
It’s the classic battle: one left turning car, one motorcycle, one intersection. What you do on a motorcycle before the intersection can actually invite the potential accident. This week on MCrider let’s find out how. So what can you do before the intersection to lessen the chance giving your license and proof of insurance to…
This week we look at the 3 deadliest mistakes you can make on a motorcycle.
Here are 5 things that will greatly reduce the risk of you being rear ended on a motorcycle. Have you ever pulled up to a stop light, put the bike in neutral and relaxed? If so you are putting your life in the hands of the driver behind you. This weeks episodes focusses on stopping…
On Episode 2 of MCrider.com we focus on motorcycle visibility, particularly at intersections. There are things that you can do to help other cars see you on the road. Here are four basic steps that you can take to increase your visibility while you are on your motorcycle. We all know that a high-viz jacket…
