Many crashes that occur in an intersection are because of drivers running red lights. Make Alaska roads safer by always stopping for a red light. In 2019, over 550,000 people ran red lights on a Friday. This makes Friday the most dangerous and deadliest day for running reds. When vehicles collide due to someone running a red light, t-bones and head on crashes are more likely to occur. … [Read more...]
Ride To Work Day – Motorcycle Awareness
The third Monday every June is annual Ride to Work Day for motorcycle and scooter drivers. The event Ride to Work Day supports alternative motor vehicle use and strives to educate drivers on transportation options while also promoting safer roads for all drivers. Ride To Work Day Driving a motorcycle or scooter not only costs less than a standard vehicle, it also harms … [Read more...]
Motorcycle Safety: Countersteering
Motorcyclists constantly face the danger of getting into an accident, especially when traveling alone on the road. Unfortunately, many of these motorcycle crashes result in the motorcyclist suffering serious injuries. Countersteering is a great technique to learn to avoid potential life-threatening collisions. What is countersteering? According to the Hurt Report, many United … [Read more...]
Motorcycling Safety Tips
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), recent data shows motorcyclists are about 28 times as likely to die in a motor vehicle crash compared to passenger car occupants. Safe motorcycling requires balance, coordination, and good judgment. Motorcycling Safety Tips If you're ever in a serious motorcycle crash, the best hope you have for protecting … [Read more...]
