Motorcycles on the road: Look and think twice!
@PatZAnthony (14752)
Charlotte, North Carolina
August 9, 2017 9:32pm CST
There are often groups of people on their motorcycles traveling together. The bikers we have met along the way were always courteous and cautious, but we still have some concerns.
In certain areas of the USA, those on a motorcycle are not required to wear helmets or wear protective clothing. Having owned a motorcycle myself, you would not catch me on one without a helmet and protective gear.
When in a car accident, things are bad enough. But, with a motorcycle, there is nothing between you and the road but your skin if you are not wearing a helmet and some quality protective gear.
Some use the heat as the reason they are not wearing boots or a sturdy jacket while on their motorcycle. That pavement is hot too, and the heat will not show you any mercy if you hit the ground.
If you own a motorcycle, use caution not just when looking out for the other guy, but when gearing up for your ride too!
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@PatZAnthony (14752)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
11 Aug 17
@RubyHawk It would be horrible to have that experience.
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@AbbyGreenhill (45496)
• United States
10 Aug 17
I think anyone riding the tail of the dragon needs more than protective gear, they need to have their heads examined.
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@PatZAnthony (14752)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
11 Aug 17
It amazes me that anyone would take chances @AbbyGreenhill
@velvet53 (22528)
• Palisade, Colorado
11 Aug 17
You are very right about being protected when riding a motorcycle. I used to ride myself and didn't wear a helmet or anything. That was until I seen a horrible accident that left a man in bad shape. He had no protection. That changed my mind.
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@PatZAnthony (14752)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
11 Aug 17
It can really be inviting disaster to travel on a motorcycle without protection @velvet53
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@velvet53 (22528)
• Palisade, Colorado
12 Aug 17
@PatZAnthony It sure can be, I live on a pretty busy street and there are a lot of motorcycles that goes by. About one in every ten may have protection on.
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@TiarasOceanView (70035)
• United States
10 Aug 17
Sometimes drivers can somehow not see motorcycles on the road too.
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@PatZAnthony (14752)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
11 Aug 17
It is not always easy to spot someone when we are driving @TiarasOceanView
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@andriaperry (116860)
• Anniston, Alabama
10 Aug 17
I always watch out for the motorcycles when on the highway, here they MUST wear a helmet
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@PatZAnthony (14752)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
11 Aug 17
It is odd how some states don't have that law @andriaperry
@vandana7 (98731)
• India
10 Aug 17
My dad is 83, and he still uses motorcycle. GROAN. I tell him to use car. But he does not listen. :( He says it is easy to weave through the traffic with motorcycle ..cars end up waiting for long hours. Cannot deny that. But still, I would feel better if he traveled in car. We recently bought a new car - small one as that is the only one I can afford right now. Hope things change from here.
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@PatZAnthony (14752)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
11 Aug 17
That would be frightening to deal with, but at 83 your father has many years experience and you know how people will often think that makes them safe @vandana
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@rebelann (111081)
• El Paso, Texas
11 Aug 17
Many of the bikers in the local New Mexico area are Vietnam vets and they're really big on freedom @PatZAnthony I do understand their mind set but safety should be the first priority
@PatZAnthony (14752)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
11 Aug 17
We have witnessed some horrible things, but some think nothing will ever happen to them @rebelann
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@jobelbojel (34729)
• Philippines
10 Aug 17
In the Metro Manila area, riders are required to wear helmets but not necessarily protective clothing. There are lots of motorcycle-related accidents here.
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@PatZAnthony (14752)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
11 Aug 17
Protective clothing does not seem to be required anywhere @jobelbojel
@sueznewz2 (10409)
• Alicante, Spain
11 Aug 17
In the uk and spain wearing helmets is compulsory .... but as a motorcyclist I'm guilty of not wearing a jacket... as it is ssooo hot...but I do understand the consequences of not wearing one... I have seen the results of skin verses tarmac....and it's not good...
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@PatZAnthony (14752)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
11 Aug 17
It is terribly hot at times @sueznewz2 but better safe than sorry.
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@PainsOnSlate (21854)
• Canada
12 Aug 17
Never had a motorcycle and never would. Here in Canada the laws are tight, and helmet is important, don't know about clothes but the bikers I see on the highway are well covered.
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@PatZAnthony (14752)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
12 Aug 17
Being covered is a good idea when on a motorcycle @PainsOnSlate
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@JamesHxstatic (29237)
• Eugene, Oregon
10 Aug 17
This subject came up yesterday while on set for that commercial. One man said he was going to sell his motorcycle since it was too hot to dress to ride and it was either that or dress to slide. I mentioned that Anne's brother in law was killed driving his Harley just last month too.
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@PatZAnthony (14752)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
11 Aug 17
It is a horrible thing that happened to Anne's brother in law @JamesHxtatic
So many really don't believe they are in danger.
@Letranknight2015 (51498)
• Philippines
11 Aug 17
We have so many motorcycle incident over here because they were not protecting protective gear. Not even cops follow their own rules.
