Many people in the Denver area enjoy riding motorcycles. The scenery is beautiful along with many days of good weather good for motorcycle riding. Most motorcycle riders try to stay safe while they ride, but there are still a significant amount of motorcycle accidents that involve motorcyclists and other drivers.
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Basic motorcycle safety
Many people in Colorado enjoy riding motorcycles. The state offers stunning territory where motorcycle riders can enjoy the scenery and beautiful weather. Although it is impossible to control negligent drivers who cause motorcycle accidents, there are things that motorcyclists can do to keep themselves safer on Colorado roads.
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Motorcycle riding in Denver is popular due to the temperate climate and the incredible scenery that the area offers. Despite the "Start Seeing Motorcycles" campaigns, motorcyclists are at an increased risk of an accident due to negligent drivers. Motorcycle accidents often are serious due to the lack of protection that cyclists have.
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Colorado residents know that the Colorado offers some of the most beautiful scenery in the United States. Because of this, motorcycle riding is incredibly popular and most drivers safely share the road with motorcycle riders. Unfortunately, motorcycle accidents do occur.
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In Denver, motorcycles and vehicles need to share the road. For the most part, drivers are cautious. In some instances, however, a motorcycle accident is unavoidable. Because motorcyclists are so vulnerable, motorcycle accidents can lead to catastrophic injuries and fatalities. These accidents can happen for a variety of reasons, from carelessness to drunkenness to uncontrollable circumstances such as the weather.
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Denver motorcycle drivers enjoy the fresh air and beautiful scenery that can only be experienced by being so exposed to the outdoors. Unfortunately, motorcycle drivers also are significantly more at risk to die in a motorcycle accident. According to the NHTSA, motorcycle drivers are 35 times more likely to be killed in an accident than a car driver. Even when motorcycle drivers take precautions and wear a helmet and other protective gear, they are completely exposed to a collision.
