With spring on the horizon, we are sure to start seeing many Missouri residents hitching their boat trailers to the back of their vehicle and heading out to the lake. Take care when riding alongside any vehicle with an attached trailer. These are not only difficult to maneuver but also pose a risk of coming …
Coming across sudden obstructions on a roadway is dangerous, but when it comes to trying to maneuver around them on a motorcycle, the result can be catastrophic. The design of a motorcycle gives it less contact with the road’s surface and therefore less traction, making it very easy for one to become unbalanced or to …
Being educated about motorcycle safety is important for riders and passengers. Normal precautions are always important when riding a motorcycle. These include following the rules of the road, and always wearing a helmet. Though they give you an added sense of freedom, most motorcyclists know that motorcycles also come with the added responsibility of being …
There have been several recent Missouri crashes that have resulted in fatalities or injuries to drivers and motorcyclists. Drivers of passenger vehicles are less likely to be injured in an accident with a motorcycle because they are more protected by their vehicles. Helmets are the only protection motorcyclists have between them and the road. Some recent …
Head on collisions can be disastrous or fatal, but rear end crashes also have the potential to cause devastating injuries or even death. We think of head on collisions as being more serious because of speed and the location of the drivers, while rear end collisions oftentimes call to mind neck strain or whiplash injuries. …
Several recent Missouri accidents have resulted in injuries for those involved. Two separate accidents that occurred last week left three individuals injured. A local woman riding a scooter was injured in a collision with a truck on Monday, September 23. Tammy Price was driving her scooter and she pulled directly into the path of a …