As more people seem to be more attracted in buying motorcycles to get better gas mileage with gas prices being so high, can we expect alot more inexperienced riders on the road resulting in many more accidents than we normally would see and maybe an increase in insurances?
Or can we expect alot more motorcycles on the road, period, resulting in less larger cars and trucks on the road which may actually make the roads more safe for motorcyclists?
Look at the number of people on this forum inquiring which sport bike is good for a beginner. The number of incredibly fast, high speed motorcycles in the hands of complete novices will continue to lead to an increase in accidents and fatalities. The other aspect that will increase accidents/deaths is the high number of unskilled, uncaring, angry, distracted motorists. For example I have never witnessed so many drivers blatantly running red lights in the last few years as I have during the previous 30 or so years of driving.
If I was in charge, it would be a lot harder to get a driver’s license. The fees would be about 4 figures. That money would go toward real driver’s education. A new driver would be required to attend an advanced driving school such as the one offered by the Bob Bondurant driving school.
Also I would pull a lot more licenses and impound the offender’s vehicle. Blatant disregard for safe driving would not be tolerated. The laws would have real teeth to make it very clear the consequences for bad unsafe driving/riding.
Same would go for driving and drinking. Drunk driving also would not be tolerated if I was in charge. So many lives have been prematurely ended due to some fool have a few too many and getting behind the wheel.
