May 2023 is Motorcyle Safety Awareness Month Motorcyclists have the same rights and privileges as any other motor vehicle operator on our roads. Our four major campaigns include: Motorist Awareness of Motorcycles, focusing on helping motorists understand standard motorcycle driving behaviors and to learn how to drive safely around motorcycles on our roadways. Ride Sober or Get Pulled…
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Higher Point of Impact Makes SUV Crashes More Dangerous for Cyclists
Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, Arlington, Virginia USA, reprinted with permission. SUVs cause more severe injuries than cars when they hit bicyclists likely because the vehicles’ tall front ends strike the bicyclists higher on their bodies, a new study from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety shows. “SUVs tend to knock riders down, where they…
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Multifaceted Approach Could Help End Distracted Driving
Workplace policies that discourage distracted driving can be part of the solution. Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, Arlington, Virginia USA, reprinted with permission. A multifaceted approach could help end distracted driving, a new study from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety shows. Along with strengthening laws and beefing up enforcement, safety officials should concentrate on…
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SIMPLE STEPS TO KEEP OUR ROADS SAFE
Plan ahead and designate a nondrinking driver. Never get behind the wheel when you’ve been drinking. Don’t be afraid to take the keys from a friend who may be impaired. Call a ride for someone in need. Be a responsible host and offer guests the choice of alcohol-free beverages. For more non-alcoholic recipes from DSHR,…
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