Motorcycle crashes: why summer bikers should consider refresher lessons

Motorcycling is  a great way to travel. However, last weekend, the warmest of the year so far,  saw a spate of serious road traffic accidents, several involving motorcycles.

Motorcyclists are overrepresented in road casualty statistics - they account for 19% of all deaths on Britain’s roads in 2012 despite only making up 1% of traffic. 

That is why motorcycling remains a focus for the long-running THINK! road safety campaigns, which reminds drivers to look out for bikers at junctions, and gives tips to motorcyclists to let them know what they can do to stay safe.

Anyone getting back in a car or on a motorbike after a long gap might want to take some time to familiarise themselves with the road again before heading out on a long ride or drive. It is also well worth getting some refresher training before heading out on the open road. Even a few hours with an instructor can be a useful refresher and help to keep your safe, whether you’re travelling on two wheels or four.