After all, you’ll get better traction with your rubber against the road. If you anticipate a crash and need to stop quickly, you should brake hard and leave your bike upright as much as possible. But laying down your bike when you think you’re about to crash will actually force you to slide a lot farther than you anticipate - all while crushing plastic, metal, and your body against the road. The myth is that this will slow you faster and avoid a possibly horrific crash. Myth: You should ‘lay down’ your bike in a crashĪccording to MotorBike Writer, even the police learn how to “ lay down” a motorcycle, which involves purposely laying down your bike in anticipation of a crash. While speed does matter if you crash, higher speeds don’t make you more likely to experience a crash. On normal streets, riders must contend with traffic lights, pedestrians, cross-traffic, and more. In fact, you’re less likely to experience an accident on the highway, where traffic is moving in one direction. Slower speeds don’t always mean safer streets. There’s a common misconception that streets or residential roads are safer than highways and interstates. In fact, the Motorcycle Safety Foundation states that “the critical importance of a helmet has been confirmed by laboratory tests and decades of crash studies.” A helmet is proven to reduce the risk of neck and head injuries by up to 67% and the risk of death by up to 37%. The myth that, in an accident, a helmet can hurt your neck or leave you brain-damaged is simply untrue. Some people truly believe that wearing a helmet hurts more than it helps. Myth: Helmets can break your neck or leave you brain damaged Every biker, no matter the skill level, should ride with caution.
According to Motorcycle Cruiser, “No matter how skilled you are, it’s better to ride to avoid situations that can turn ugly.” Superior skills and years of experience do not mean much when a car pulls out in front of you or you’re blindsided by another driver. Myth: Skilled riders can handle anythingĪ beginner rider and one who has been riding for a lifetime are equally as likely to be involved in a crash. Boots protect your feet in a crash but also against potentially dangerous parts on your bike. The gear and gloves are good insulators that shield you from the wind. According to the Huffington Post, leather is resistant to abrasion and protects riders against cuts and scrapes. But the leather, gloves, boots, and helmets all serve a purpose. Yes, motorcycle gear certainly looks cool. Leather doesn't just look good… #motorcyclesafety - Motorcycle Awareness October 30, 2017
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