11-01-2013, 06:27 AM
From the NTSB:
Quote:However, the staggering number in all of NHTSA’s research is that of the 4,323 motorcyclists killed in 2011, 33% (1426) of the riders were under the influence of alcohol. That’s almost 1 in 3 fatal motorcycle accidents attributed to drinking and riding.
I take this to mean:
1. Don't drink and drive. It takes one hour to get one drink out of your system. Have three drinks and you have to go without for three hours before driving.
2. Wear a helmet.
3. Don't drive at night. (or the rain, snow, etc.)
4. Don't exceed the speed limit.
5. Don't assume a person making a left turn in your path sees you.
6. Take the MSF Safety Course even if you don't need to.
7. Stay the hell out of Texas. Man it's open season on bikers down there.
That about sums it up for me. I took the course and I got all that other stuff covered.
Honey, I'll be back later.
Quote:However, the staggering number in all of NHTSA’s research is that of the 4,323 motorcyclists killed in 2011, 33% (1426) of the riders were under the influence of alcohol. That’s almost 1 in 3 fatal motorcycle accidents attributed to drinking and riding.
I take this to mean:
1. Don't drink and drive. It takes one hour to get one drink out of your system. Have three drinks and you have to go without for three hours before driving.
2. Wear a helmet.
3. Don't drive at night. (or the rain, snow, etc.)
4. Don't exceed the speed limit.
5. Don't assume a person making a left turn in your path sees you.
6. Take the MSF Safety Course even if you don't need to.
7. Stay the hell out of Texas. Man it's open season on bikers down there.
That about sums it up for me. I took the course and I got all that other stuff covered.
Honey, I'll be back later.