I recently bought my first motorcycle in Memphis. I hate to admit it, but I don’t feel very safe when I ride it. I don’t want to get hurt. What should I do?
I recently bought my first motorcycle in Memphis. I hate to admit it, but I don’t feel very safe when I ride it. I don’t want to get hurt. What should I do?
Answer:
The most experienced motorcyclists will all tell you the same thing; you can’t be too careful when it comes to operating a motorcycle safely. There are many, many causes for Tennessee motorcycle accidents,and you can avoid having one by knowing what they are.
In addition, our state is very interested in your safety. A number of Tennessee motorcycle driver education courses are offered by the Department of Safety and by taking one, you can save money on your insurance. As of 2011, Tennessee has a mandated insurance reduction program for all trained riders.
Overall, you can become a better rider by following these rules:
Never operate your bike after drinking
Be sure your motorcycle is properly maintained, including brakes, lights, turn and brake signals, fuel line and wiring
Avoid riding in bad weather
Watch for debris in the road and avoid poorly maintained roads
Take it easy. Speed caused 35% of motorcycle fatalities in the United States in 2009
Ride defensively. Other drivers cause many motorcycle accidents. You are less visible than other vehicles and need to watch carefully what everyone else is doing around you.
At Greer Injury Lawyers in Memphis, we take your concerns seriously and want all Tennessee motorcycle riders to be safe. And when an accident does happen, we are proud of our reputation as reliable, successful Memphis motorcycle crash lawyers.
If you or someone you know needs representation for any type of traffic accident, call us toll-free at 888-970-9143. We can help.