by the insurance Lady
One of the insurance questions an agent usually asks is, "How many years of experience do you have riding a motorcycle?" I always get a laugh when a potential client answers, "Lady, I was born on a motorcycle." I get this mental image of a tattooed, bearded infant in leather diapers zooming out of the womb on a panhead.
No matter how many years of experience you have, it's never enough to keep you forever safe from all the "others" behind the wheel of a car. I have heard some real horror stories from veteran riders about past accidents, and how they survived. The good news is, they still ride.
The local dealerships offer motorcycle safety courses every rider should sign up for.
There are also classes offered through the Motorcycle Safety Foundation. Not only will it make you be a better rider, but many of the insurance companies will give you a discount for completing the course. Remember, no matter how long you've been riding, you're never too experienced to learn something new.
Sue Haley