Florida Motorcycle Crash Attorneys

Motorcycle Safety List

• Always wear a helmet
• Wear protective clothing including long pants and a jacket, preferably with protective armor in the spine and knees.
• Don't forget gloves
• Always wear boots to protect the ankles and feet
• Always drive with your high beams on in the daytime to promote visibility
• Wear reflective tape or clothing at night to ensure visibility
• Take a class that has been certified by the Motorcycle Safety Foundation
• Don't ever ride under the influence
• Never use a helmet that has been dropped: it may not work if you need it to
• Always err on the side of safety: assume the other drivers have not seen you
• Carry your class M permit or license and insurance information with you whenever you ride
• Ride within your skill limit
• Use counter-steering techniques in case of an emergency
• Don't forget to use your signals
• Scan ahead so you can always anticipate what will happen in the next 10 seconds
• Get to know your bike: how to change gears, etc.
• Know how to stop quickly in event of an emergency
• Be aware of potential surface dangers such as oil and sand
• Keep up with the maintenance on your bike
• Perform a routine safety check on your bike each time before you ride, check the lights, brakes, gas level, clutch, gears, etc.
• Always make sure the kickstand is down when getting on or off of your bike
• Always wear eye protection

If you or a loved one has been the victim of a Florida motorcycle accident, please contact one of our Jacksonville motorcycle crash lawyers immediately to discuss your case.