{"id":19157,"date":"2020-07-23T13:08:45","date_gmt":"2020-07-23T13:08:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.boredmom.com\/?p=19157"},"modified":"2025-09-11T13:33:54","modified_gmt":"2025-09-11T13:33:54","slug":"teen-motorcycle-safety-tips-for-worried-moms","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stage.boredmom.com\/?p=19157","title":{"rendered":"Teen motorcycle safety tips for worried moms"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As a parent, you\u2019re always putting your child\u2019s safety first. Whether that\u2019s making sure they\u2019re wearing a helmet on their bicycle or holding their hand as you cross the street, keeping our little ones safe is all part of being a good, responsible parent.\u00a0<\/span><!--more--><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Worryingly, as your child grows, they\u2019re going to want more freedom and independence, and while some teens opt for the relative safety of a traditional car, others want to take a more exhilarating approach. Riding a motorcycle means putting yourself in charge of a high-speed vehicle, that is not only smaller and less protective than your average car but is also incredibly difficult for other motorists to spot until it&#8217;s too late.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your teen comes to you with the idea of owning a motorcycle, depending on their age there may be very little you can do. However, as a mom, your fears and concerns are completely valid.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With visibility playing a huge part in the thousands of motorcycle crashes on the roads each year &#8211; <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.johnfoy.com\/motorcycle-accident-lawyer\/how-is-pain-and-suffering-calculated-in-a-motorcycle-accident-case\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">how is pain and suffering calculated in a motorcycle accident case?<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Click the link to find out \u2013 it\u2019s never been more important for motorcycle riders to constantly work on their defensive driving techniques and road safety knowledge.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here we\u2019ll examine some teen motorcycle safety tips for worried moms.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>What causes accidents?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Knowing the top causes of motorcycle accidents sounds like grim reading. However, if you arm your teen with this kind of knowledge, it may prevent them from taking risks and also make them realise that they\u2019re not as invisible as they might think. The top causes of motorcycle accidents in the country include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lack of visibility (failure to spot the motorcyclist in time)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Speeding<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Taking risks\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Make sure they have all the right safety equipment<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many motorcycle riders who have survived catastrophic crash injuries credit their survival <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">to their helmets and protective gear<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This is why you can\u2019t cut corners when it comes to safety. A high-quality helmet with eye protection, full-body leathers, biker boots and gloves should be the minimum any rider wears. When you consider many victims skid across the tarmac at high speed after a crash, it&#8217;s easy to understand why jeans just won&#8217;t cut it. Furthermore, high-visibility graphics also play a crucial role in rider safety, especially with\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/sengegraphics.com\/dirtbike\/husqvarna\/\">motocross decal sets<\/a>\u00a0that enhance recognition on the road.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Remind them of the dangers of drink and drugs<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alcohol, drugs and driving just don\u2019t mix and riding a motorcycle after consuming either of these stimulants, will probably result in a crash and even a fatality.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Make sure they\u2019re taking accredited lessons<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Having their uncle teach them how to ride a motorcycle just won\u2019t cut it. Ensure that they\u2019re taking proper lessons with an accredited and experienced instructor. Someone who takes safety seriously and provides defensive driving courses.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>And finally, motorcycle maintenance\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If a motorcycle isn&#8217;t maintained properly, then it won&#8217;t react the way they need it to. Ensure your teen gets to grips with the very basics of motorcycle maintenance. That way they&#8217;ll respect the motorcycle, look after their investment and always have their safety in mind. <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As a parent, you\u2019re always putting your child\u2019s safety first. Whether that\u2019s making sure they\u2019re wearing a helmet on their bicycle or holding their hand as you cross the street, keeping our little ones safe is all part of being a good, responsible parent.\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":11,"featured_media":19158,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1932,1933],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-19157","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-kids","category-kids-safety"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v25.9 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Teen motorcycle safety tips for worried moms - BoredMom<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"noindex, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Teen motorcycle safety tips for worried moms - BoredMom\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"As a parent, you\u2019re always putting your child\u2019s safety first. 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