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Published:What is the best motorcycle lane position? The short answer is that it depends on the situation. It’s a choice that requires quick thinking. You must adapt to keep yourself…
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Published:Motorcycle operators are subject to all the same basic rules of the road as other drivers. Motorcyclists must follow all traffic signals, obey the speed limit, and adhere to the…
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Published:Each year in Maryland, more than 70 motorcycle riders and passengers are killed in traffic crashes and nearly 1,200 are injured. Motorcycle crashes account for approximately 12% of crashes on…
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Published:Thanks to the introduction of mandatory seat belt laws and safety campaigns such as Click It or Ticket, seat belt use in the United States has reached an all-time high…
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Published:We begin teaching kids to look both ways before crossing the street long before they’re independent enough to do it on their own. What else should we teach them about…
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Published:The margin for error in a crash is slim for motorcyclists. Wearing the right helmet can mean the difference between life and death. Maryland motorcycle safety laws require that all…
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Published:Officials remind Marylanders of car seat safety and new law requiring a rear-facing seat through age 2
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Published:Cell phones are one of the biggest causes of distracted driving. Sending or reading a text takes your eyes off the road for five seconds. At 55 mph, that’s like…
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Published:When we talk about impaired driving, we most often discuss the effects of alcohol. However, drunk driving is not the only kind of impaired driving. Many drugs – legal and…
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Published:There is no question that wearing a seat belt can save your life in a crash. Although we have achieved a high rate of seat belt compliance in Maryland (roughly…