Latest Blogs

The average motorcycle ridden by a trained professional on smooth, dry, clear pavement, on a sunny summer day, can go from 60 miles per hour to stopped in about 120 feet.  That's the length of two tractor trailer trucks parked end-to-end, according to motorcycle-vermont.com.

"These are the most ideal situations; not the situations motorcyclists are in most of the time.  Stopping time is critical in avoiding motorcycle accidents when motorcycles and other vehicles are sharing the road," says Fort Myers Motorcycle Accident Attorney, Randall Spivey, Spivey Law Firm, Personal Injury Attorneys, P.A.

On motorcycle-vermont.com's front page feature November, 2011 Ken Condon, author, motorcycle safety instructor and safety expert said:

"You have to train yourself out of your natural tendency.  Inexperienced riders frequently focus on the rear brake, stomping on the pedal and forgetting that the front brake provides 70 to 90 percent of the stopping power of the motorcycle.

Sport riders make the mistake of relying too heavily on the front brake, often not using the rear brake at all.  While the front brake on a sport bike can provide up to 90 percent of the bike's stopping power, minimizing stopping distance requires both brakes.

Applying the brakes properly is a challenge.  Over-braking can be as big a problem as under-braking.  Often the rider crashes the bike before they reach the vehicle they are trying to avoid," says Ken Condon.

The Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles says that "Many riders never learn the critical skills needed to ride safely."  On their sponsored website, Florida Riding Training Program (FRTP) there is information on available courses which cover braking maneuvers in addition to other motorcycle activities.

"Whether the motorcyclist is a first-time rider or a veteran, knowing  how to brake safely is important. I encourage motorcyclists to learn and practice how to brake correctly," says Attorney Spivey.

Motorcycle Accident Attorney,  Randall L. Spivey is a Board Certified Civil Trial Attorney – the highest recognition for competence bestowed by the Florida Bar and a distinction earned by less than 2 percent of Florida attorneys. He has handled over 1,600 personal injury and wrongful death cases throughout Florida. For a free and confidential consultation to discuss your legal rights, contact the Spivey Law Firm, Personal Injury Attorneys, P.A., in Lee County at  239. 337.7483 or toll free at 1.888.477.4839, or by email to Randall@SpiveyLaw.com.  Visit SpiveyLaw.com  for more information. You can contact Spivey Law Firm, Personal Injury Attorneys, P.A. in Charlotte County at 941.764.7748 and in Collier County 239.793.7748.