As the weather warms, you may be tempted to take your motorcycle out of the garage and enjoy a more fuel-efficient method of transportation than your car. You might let the bike take over as a primary source of transportation to work, or you might decide to go on long rides down the highways with friends. But as you hang up your car keys and start up your motorcycle, it’s important to be aware that your chances of being injured or killed on your bike are much higher than they are when you are in your car. Research from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) indicates that motorcyclists are killed in crashes 30 times more often than those in a car. This doesn’t necessarily mean you are doomed to crash. It just means you need to be smart about the way you ride.
