| Visiting or living in Florida is wonderful with the great | | | | drivers could report it for insurance purposes with a |
| weather and scenery. Obeying the traffic laws | | | | "Drivers Report Of Traffic Crash." But why was this |
| ensures most will arrive safely to their destinations. | | | | innocent victim going to be charged? |
| Driving defensively should be a way of life for safety | | | | There is a Florida Law on the books that when |
| and financial reasons not just for motorcycles but for | | | | summed up reads, It is the responsibility of the |
| automobiles too. There are laws on the books | | | | motor vehicle operator, to make sure another driver |
| however, that could be a nightmare for not only an | | | | is not trying to pass while attempting a left turn. The |
| innocent driver but a way to defraud an insurance | | | | only way the passing driver could be charged, is if he |
| company. | | | | could not get back into his lane before a double |
| The following scenario could happen to anyone: With | | | | yellow line or "No Passing Zone". |
| the left turn signal on, and slowly rolling but not come | | | | Even if the law is not on your side, most motorcyclist |
| to a complete stop the motorcyclist waited for the | | | | and automobile drivers do not want to be involved in |
| oncoming traffic to clear. A truck that had followed | | | | an accident regardless of who is at fault. The |
| him for about two miles had started slowing down | | | | lawmaker who wrote this law punishes the less |
| about 50 yards back. As the truck driver crept | | | | cautious driver, not thinking of the unscrupulous few |
| forward, it appeared as though he was doing the | | | | that take advantage of this type of situation. There |
| same thing, waiting for the traffic to clear to allow | | | | are those that make a living by creating accidents |
| the bike to make the turn. One more glance back to | | | | and collecting monies from insurance companies. The |
| be sure all was well the last car went by and the | | | | idea is not to re-write traffic laws but inform the |
| motorcyclist started his turn. All of a sudden out of | | | | public they could become a victim of an impatient |
| nowhere the truck behind him was beside him and in | | | | driver not paying attention or worse. |
| his path! The truck was only going about 5 to 7 miles | | | | Being a motorcyclist, means defensive driving must |
| an hour, so when they met it was just a glancing | | | | be a way of life. Looking twice for the biker is not |
| blow. The motorcycles front tire hit the trucks right | | | | enough, sometimes three or four times is a given. |
| front wheel and both bike and motorcyclist fell to the | | | | Learning valuable lessons and living to tell them is a |
| road. | | | | humbling experience and passing it on is the thing to |
| The truck pulled about 50 feet ahead and stopped. | | | | do. |
| First instincts were to run up and scream in his face, | | | | Riding motorcycles is a passion fueled by the wind, |
| but the sight of the bike laying in the middle of the | | | | sun, rain and cold. The term "Biker" brings to mind |
| road made the biker stop. After getting the bike out | | | | confidence with style. Generations of men and |
| of the road, both truck driver and motorcyclist took | | | | women have experienced the excitement of |
| a deep breath and relived the experience. Witnesses | | | | straddling raw power with the freedom to roam. |
| were on hand to confirm what had happened. The | | | | Safety, comfort and protection should always be a |
| truck driver said he did not see the turn signal blinking | | | | consideration. Fortunately for the biker, the market |
| on the motorcycle and did not know why he was | | | | for motorcycle gear and motorcycle accessories is |
| stopped in the middle of the road and decided to go | | | | massive. The information and links in our website |
| around him after the traffic cleared. Admitting fault | | | | takes away the time spent searching for great deals |
| and providing insurance information they agreed this | | | | which allows more time for cruising. |
| honest truck driver could leave and the motorcyclist | | | | Going for a spin could be around the block or 5000 |
| waited for the State Trooper to come and write a | | | | miles. No matter, if you ride a road hog or crotch |
| police report. | | | | rocket the spirit of the road becomes more than just |
| When the Florida State Trooper arrived, he listened | | | | two wheels turning. |
| intently to the description of the accident. He looked | | | | Serious motorcyclist will agree, the attire is as |
| at the damage to the motorcycle, and asked several | | | | important as the ride. From the helmet, leather belt |
| times if anyone was hurt. After quietly reviewing the | | | | and motorcycle boots, dressing for adventure, or |
| scene he dropped the bombshell "I can write this | | | | just spinning around the block, motorcycle products |
| accident report up if you want, but, I will have to | | | | and riding gear can make the difference. |
| ticket you if I do." Astonished he had to ask him to | | | | It is advisable for travelers on two wheels to have a |
| repeat himself. As long as no one was hurt, alcohol | | | | backup plan. Depending on how far you have |
| was not involved and both drivers agreed to the | | | | wandered from home base will tell you if you have |
| description of the accident the Trooper was not | | | | the necessary accessories. |
| bound to write the accident report. The involved | | | | |