{"id":48,"date":"2022-03-31T04:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-03-31T10:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.greatsouthernagency.com\/blog\/?p=48"},"modified":"2022-04-08T12:52:49","modified_gmt":"2022-04-08T18:52:49","slug":"guide-to-safely-driving-a-motorcycle","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hastingsagency.com\/blog\/guide-to-safely-driving-a-motorcycle\/","title":{"rendered":"Guide to Safely Driving a Motorcycle"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align:start\"><span style=\"color:#000000\">While it is impossible to deny the fun factor that motorcycles possess, they are far more dangerous than driving a car. With a motorcyclist 30 times more likely to be in a fatal accident compared to a motorist per the Insurance Information Institute, it is imperative that motorcyclists practice safe driving techniques while on the road.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align:start\"><span style=\"color:#000000\"><strong>Purchase the Right Gear<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align:start\"><span style=\"color:#000000\">Looking your best may be a priority for a normal life, but when you are on a motorcycle, you need to prioritize function and safety over the fashion of your outfit. Wearing shorts and a t-shirt &#8211; no matter how hot it is outside &#8211; or simply jeans will not protect your extremities during an accident. Motorcyclists should be wearing a DOT-approved helmet, specially designed motorcycle jacket and pants that allow for ventilation, and gloves for hand protection.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align:start\"><span style=\"color:#000000\"><strong>Steer Clear of Distractions<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align:start\"><span style=\"color:#000000\">A motorcyclist should avoid distractions like their phone, but they also need to be aware of other motorists. Whether a driver is sipping their Starbucks, fixing their hair for work, or on a cell phone, distracted driving is on the rise, posing a significant threat to motorcyclists. If you notice a vehicle veering from its lane or driving erratically, pass when safe or slow down to avoid potential issues.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align:start\"><span style=\"color:#000000\"><strong>Watch for Debris<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align:start\"><span style=\"color:#000000\">Sand, gravel, water, and other debris can be a motorcyclist&rsquo;s worst nightmare. Consequently, it would be best if you always were looking ahead and remain vigilant for unstable road conditions.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align:start\"><span style=\"color:#000000\">Ultimately, one of the best ways to protect yourself and others while on a ride is to have adequate motorcycle insurance. The knowledgeable team at Great Southern Agency in Tomball, TX is looking forward to helping you with your motorcycle insurance needs. <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>While it is impossible to deny the fun factor that motorcycles possess, they are far more dangerous than driving a car. With a motorcyclist 30 times more likely to be in a fatal accident compared to a motorist per the Insurance Information Institute, it is imperative that motorcyclists practice safe driving techniques while on the [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[10],"tags":[14,13],"class_list":["post-48","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-motorcycle-insurance","tag-great-southern-agency","tag-tomball-tx"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hastingsagency.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/48","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hastingsagency.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hastingsagency.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hastingsagency.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hastingsagency.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=48"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.hastingsagency.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/48\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":49,"href":"https:\/\/www.hastingsagency.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/48\/revisions\/49"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hastingsagency.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=48"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hastingsagency.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=48"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hastingsagency.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=48"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}