10 motorcycle safety tips every rider should know
Posted: May 9, 2023
10 motorcycle safety tips every rider should knowFrom first-time riders to veterans of the road, learning and practicing motorcycle safety skills should be an active, ongoing process. No matter your experience level, you can benefit from reviewing and practicing the 10 motorcycle riding safety tips we outline below. Choose the right motorcycle gear Your motorcycle gear provides you comfort, helps you control your motorcycle, and protects you. Here are six types of...
Ride Florida’s Ocala National Forest motorcycle route
Posted: May 3, 2023
Ride Florida’s Ocala National Forest motorcycle routeOcala National Forest is the southernmost national forest in the lower 48 states and—at 607 square miles—the second-largest national forest in Florida. This beautiful forest is conveniently located between Gainesville and Orlando, and is easily accessible from several major motorcycle rallies that occur in Florida each year, including Daytona Beach Bike Week. The scenery, roads, and trail networks combine to make Ocala National Forest a...
A guide to defensive driving
Posted: April 7, 2023
A guide to defensive drivingDriving is something most of us need to do every day, but we often forget how dangerous it can actually be. These defensive driving tips can help keep you safe on the road, protect other drivers, and even save you some money. What is defensive driving? Defensive driving is an approach to driving that involves anticipating danger, following safety procedures, and having a proactive attitude...
10 Ways to Avoid Road Rage
Posted: March 3, 2023
10 Ways to Avoid Road RageHow does road rage impact my car insurance? We all feel frustrated or annoyed behind the wheel from time to time—whether we've been cut off by a speeding driver, someone is tailgating us or won't let us merge, or we're stuck in bumper-to-bumper traffic. That’s totally reasonable. But when those feelings intensify into road rage, things become dangerous. According to SafeMotorist, 12,610 injuries and 218...
How to jump start your car in 9 steps
Posted: February 24, 2023
How to jump start your car in 9 steps1. Set your car’s parking brake Before you do anything, secure your car by setting the parking or emergency brake to keep your car from rolling as you jump start it. This is especially important if you’ve parked on any kind of a hill or incline. 2. Check your owner's manual Your owner’s manual can help you locate the battery and provide additional jump starting...