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Riding motorcycles has been popularized in movies, songs and video games. Motorcycles represent the thrill and freedom of feeling the air on the rider’s body. Due to the movies and video games, motorcyclists have a bad boy image devoid of caution. According to the Hurt study, a University of Southern California analysis, Harry Hurt wrote that in the majority of motorcycle accidents males between the ages of 16 and 24 made up 60% of accident victims. Most of these, he wrote, had little to no formal training in motorcycle riding.

No confining coachwork protects the motorcycle rider which is the root of the problem. A motorcyclist can add lights to his bike and wear reflective clothing but that’s the most he can do to advertise his presence to automobile drivers. Being hit by an automobile due to not seeing the motorcyclist is the number one cause of motorcycle accidents. The Yost Legal Group of Baltimore, Maryland states that in accidents involving a car two thirds of the cases occur because the driver didn’t see the motorcyclist. FindLaw.com, an online legal repository of forms, law and attorney locater, says that motorcycles are smaller and can be unseen by oncoming traffic at intersections, where 70% of collisions occur.

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You may be just about to turn 16, and I don’t doubt that you’re aware you’re now almost eligible to gain your learners permit in the state of NSW, Australia. If you plan to go and get your learner license on the day of your birthday, there are few things you need to know before doing so.

It’s simply not a matter of rocking up at the RTA and being handed a permit straight away. It’s a little more involved than that. If you want to gain your learner license the first time around, by following these steps you will ensure that happens.

* Read a copy of the Road User’s Handbook. These can be purchased at any RTA across NSW for a nominal fee. Better yet, you can download it from the RTA website at no cost at all! That way you can read it on your computer or print it out to do a little reading away from the PC. Regardless of which option, it’s important for you to read, re-read and understand all the theoretical knowledge in the handbook. You will be tested on your knowledge before gaining a drivers license and you must answer the majority of questions correctly. Some questions are an instant fail regardless of how many question you get right, so remember to consistently make the effort to read this book. Continue reading ‘How to Gain a Learner Drivers Permit in NSW, Australia’ »

Driving is always something that requires caution. No matter who you are and what your skill level is, you have to pay close and careful attention to the road to ensure that you maintain the highest degree of safety possible that can be attributed to your performance.

Even with the best of efforts and the best driving lessons comes the chance of a mistake. It may not happen to you, but it can happen to the other drivers out there on the road and involve you. While you have certain options to pursue towards avoiding this sort of dreadful encounter, they’re often limited if a seriously flawed mistake is made. For example, if another driver runs a red light and slams into the side of a vehicle crossing during its green signal. Continue reading ‘What to do in case of an accident’ »