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Are motorcycles dangerous?

One of the most common questions asked is “Are motorcycles dangerous?” Although the risk of riding a motorcycle can put you at statistically higher risk than driving a car, the overall risk of an accident can be significantly reduced with adequate experience and roadcraft skills. In fact, inexperience is often a strength if we’re able to recognise our limitations. It’s also worth stating that if you drive a car, you are already putting yourself at a statistically higher risk than […]

Essential Hazards Every Motorcyclist Should Anticipate

Blog articles, Roadcraft

What other road users see on the road depends largely on what they expect to see. This is due to the fact that many road users (including motorcyclists) are often looking out for more common objects such as cars or trucks but very rarely look out for smaller objects such as bicycles, wildlife, scooters, or motorcycles. Motorcyclists who can quickly scan their surroundings for potential hazards can significantly lower their accident risk. Although our ability to manage information in the […]

Learner motorcyclists riding in mountains

Turning Inexperience into Strength: How Shortcomings Can Make Us Safer Riders

Blog articles, Roadcraft

In Australia, according to the transport and accident commission, males between 40-59 years were more likely to be involved in a motorcycle accident than any other age group. In another statistic, over 90% of accidents occur at 60km/hr or less. However, at the same time It is no surprise that experienced riders have up to 64% lower risk of having a crash! But what about inexperienced rider? What are some ways new riders can build valuable experience on the road […]