Don't Be a Daredevil
Riding a motorcycle can be, and should be, an exhilarating experience. The freedom and control that one has on a bike is unlike anything else in the automotive world. The strong appeal of that unique blend of performance and peril draws people from all walks of life, but sometimes they begin riding with a serious misconception about safe motorcycle riding habits.
The image that has been glamorized by movies and made famous by stuntmen creates the impression that motorcyclists are virtually invincible. It also serves to create an entirely unrealistic grasp of a typical bike’s capabilities and distorts the tremendous rider skill necessary to perform those amazing feats. Everyone is entitled to pursue his or her own approach to riding, within the limits of the law, but making one mistake in a flight of daredevil fancy can have unfathomable costs, including your life.
The Same Old Story
For many younger riders, the thrills of performing stunts have a lethal magnetism. Extreme sport and stunt competitions present a finished product, finely crafted by innumerable hours of practice and unseen attempts in a safety-monitored setting. When beginning to ride, it is essential that you bear this in mind and do not try a wheelie or jump in the street on a whim. Riding a motorcycle is fraught with risks already, so making it more dangerous is unwise.
Another side effect of the perceived invincibility of riding a motorcycle is the wrongful notion that excess speed is without consequence. Turning, braking, and the window of response time in the face of an obstacle are all greatly compromised by speeding. The effects of a motorcycle accident are not hard to discover in the litany of news reports on riders who fail to observe the law, even some believing they could elude police pursuits. Some of the results are:
- Brain Injuries
- Spinal Injuries
- Bone Fractures
- Psychological Trauma
- Property Damage
- Death
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Remember always to be safe. Choosing to ride like a daredevil is like a huge gamble, and the fleeting joy of a successful stunt pales in comparison to the potential harm. If you were riding safely but injured by a reckless or negligent motorcyclist or vehicle driver, contact Iowa motorcycle accident lawyer Pete Leehey at 877-209-9452.