General Motorcycle Safety Tips
Riding a motorcycle can be a lot of fun but it can also be dangerous. Motorcycles represent 2.5% of all registered vehicles but 11.3% of traffic deaths. In 2006, motorcycles accounted for over 4,800 fatalities and 88,000 injuries in the United States. Specifically, in the state of Virginia, there were 2,601 motorcycle crashes which resulted in 126 motorcycle rider deaths and 2,284 injuries in 2007.
By taking a few safety precautions and driving carefully you can reduce your chances of being in a collision. Here are a few tips that will keep you riding safely.
If your helmet is not equipped with a face shield, wear goggles or glasses with plastic lenses to protect your eyes against insects, wind, dirt, rocks, or other airborne matter.
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