{"id":602,"date":"2018-03-14T15:20:40","date_gmt":"2018-03-14T20:20:40","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/guardian-insurance-lawrenceville.four.zysites.com\/blog\/safety-gear-that-can-benefit-you-on-your-motorcycle\/"},"modified":"2024-03-14T10:37:31","modified_gmt":"2024-03-14T15:37:31","slug":"safety-gear-that-can-benefit-you-on-your-motorcycle","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.myguardianinsurance.com\/es\/sin-categorizar\/safety-gear-that-can-benefit-you-on-your-motorcycle\/","title":{"rendered":"Safety Gear that Can Benefit You on Your Motorcycle"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Now that it&rsquo;s spring, you&rsquo;re probably ready to hit the road and enjoy the beautiful weather on your motorcycle. Nevertheless, getting ready to ride takes time and preparation.&nbsp;<img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"http:\/\/guardian-insurance-lawrenceville.four.zysites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/70\/2024\/03\/GettyImages-503117399-scooter.jpg\" alt=\"image of couple riding a scooter\" style=\"float: right; margin-top: 5px; margin-left: 10px;\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Riding a motorcycle is a lot different than driving a car. For one, you don&rsquo;t have the four wheels of the vehicle to provide extra stability. You also don&rsquo;t have the insulation of the car to provide a higher degree of protection. So, you have a bigger need to protect yourself while riding. This means investing in safety gear that&rsquo;s appropriate for your needs. Doing so might prove lifesaving.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Lawfulness of Motorcycle Safety Gear <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Many states recognize the importance that motorcyclists wear protective gear. As a result, quite a few have instituted laws requiring riders to wear certain items. The most common required item is the motorcycle helmet. Georgia requires all bikers to wear a helmet when operating on its roadways. Those who violate the law can face penalties, including fines.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Getting the Right Equipment<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Wherever you ride your bike, inspect your location&rsquo;s safety gear requirements. Make sure you wear that equipment first and foremost. Even so, regardless the law, you should always wear protective gear <em>in excess <\/em>of the law.<\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin-top: 0in; list-style-type: disc;\">\n<li>Wear a helmet at all times. Helmets are some of the most critical protective gear available to riders. Your helmet should meet <em>all<\/em> recommended safety standards. Fit it snugly, and never take it off while the bike is in motion.<\/li>\n<li>In addition to the helmet, wear protective eyewear, like goggles or sunglasses. Remember, you will ride in the open air, and there&rsquo;s a potential for something to impact your face. If you leave your eyes exposed, they might be susceptible to harm.<\/li>\n<li>Many bikers wear chest, knee or elbow pads. This helps to protect their extremities from harmful impacts.<\/li>\n<li>Use strong shoes and even gloves while you ride. This can help you keep better control of your foot and handlebar pedal systems.<\/li>\n<li>Wear clothing that is appropriate for the environment. Exposure to temperatures, precipitation, wind and debris can do a number on your skin. By adding an extra layer of protection you might prevent a lot of inconvenience.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Check your gear before every ride. Replace worn or damaged gear as necessary. As you ride, periodically check your gear to make sure it remains in good shape. <\/p>\n<p>If you experience any accidents during your ride, your <a href=\"\/motorcycle\/default.aspx\">bike insurance<\/a> might come in handy. Certain policies might also contain medical payments coverage to help you cover some or all resulting injury costs. Talk to your insurance agent at <strong>855.554.6482<\/strong> about the best way to insure yourself while riding. <span>&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>You might also like:&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.myguardianinsurance.com\/blog\/how-to-clean-your-motorcycle.aspx\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">How to Clean Your Motorcycle<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.myguardianinsurance.com\/blog\/motorcycle-insurance-for-summer-bikers.aspx\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">Motorcycle Insurance for Summer Bikers<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Now that it&rsquo;s spring, you&rsquo;re probably ready to hit the road and enjoy the beautiful weather on your motorcycle. Nevertheless, [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":35,"featured_media":603,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":null,"_seopress_titles_title":"","_seopress_titles_desc":"","_seopress_robots_index":"","_analytify_skip_tracking":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[58,65],"class_list":["post-602","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","tag-motorcycle-insurance","tag-safety-gear"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.myguardianinsurance.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/602","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.myguardianinsurance.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.myguardianinsurance.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.myguardianinsurance.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/35"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.myguardianinsurance.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=602"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.myguardianinsurance.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/602\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.myguardianinsurance.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/603"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.myguardianinsurance.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=602"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.myguardianinsurance.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=602"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.myguardianinsurance.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=602"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}