Archive for May, 2007

Defensive driving

by Ann Arnott Defensive Driving It’s easier than you think If a child darts out from the sidewalk in front of your car, on another car swerves too sharply in front of you, what do you do? If you’re like most people, you slam on the brakes. Unfortunately, that’s the worst reaction, because if the [...]

Leathers really are worth the price

By James R. Davis   And, with the colder weather the odds are that many of you have begun wearing leather chaps and heavier jackets. Though pretty expensive, there’s ample proof that these provide far more than protection from the cold.In studies of ‘survivability’ of various garment materials to a 50 MPH ride on asphalt, [...]

Safety Bits: High-Speed Steering

By Mark Yager yagermh@islandnet.com Editor’s Note: This is Part Two in a series of safety articles by Mark Yager. A long-time motorcycle enthusiast, Mark is currently an instructor at the Canada Safety Council. Steering a motorcycle is fairly straightforward, right? It may seem that way, but as you turn for a corner there are a [...]

Safety Bits: Low-Speed Riding

By Mark Yager yagermh@islandnet.com Editor’s Note: This is Part One in a series of safety articles by Mark Yager. A long-time motorcycle enthusiast, Mark is currently an instructor at the Canada Safety Council. Slow Speed Riding As much as we enjoy ripping down smooth, curvy roads devoid of traffic and radar guns, we all know [...]

Safety Tips For Children Riding Bikes

By: Nicole Dean Riding bikes is a good way to pass a Saturday afternoon in the park or along trails in your neighborhood. It is fun for the entire family. Keep your children protected while they ride their bikes with you or with their friends. Wear safety gear. Fatal injuries sustained in bicycle accidents are [...]