Motorcycles are innately more dangerous than enclosed vehicles. They have limited safety systems to protect people in the event of a crash. Additionally, the nature of a two-wheeled vehicle lends itself to questionable decisions by operators. Motorcycle riders might...
Motorcycles have changed in design significantly over the decades. They have become more efficient and safer for riders. Safety gear has also changed substantially over the years. Long gone are the days when riders simply wore leather coats and work boots. They now...
Riding a motorcycle can be a thrilling experience. There's something about the rush of the wind and the responsiveness of a motorcycle that makes riding exhilarating. Sadly, the trade-off for that excitement is the risk inherent in two-wheeled transportation. Unlike...
Thousands of adults in Iowa own and regularly ride motorcycles. Riders have to follow most of the same laws as other motorists, including obeying the speed limit and carrying basic insurance. They should be able to share the road as safely as anyone else. Motorcycles...
Riding a motorcycle is an exhilarating experience, offering a unique blend of freedom and connection to the road. However, it also comes with inherent risks. Intersections, in particular, can be perilous for motorcyclists. Motorcycle accidents at intersections are...
Someone on a motorcycle might suffer life-altering injuries if they crash with a larger vehicle. Even when motorcycle riders carefully follow the law and wear the best protective gear available, they are at risk of injury if they collide with a four-wheeled vehicle....
If everyone in Iowa consistently followed traffic laws, the number of collisions that occur each year would drop significantly. Unfortunately, many people care more about convenience and expediency than they do about following the rules. Few people are more aware of...
Using any sort of motor vehicle transportation comes with the risk of injury or even death. However, the convenience of on-demand personal transportation outweighs the degree of risk in the minds of most people. People learn to ignore how every trip on public roads...