Sentences with phrase «as a motorcycle driver»

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Evel Knievel first became interested in jumping motorcycles when, as a boy, he saw Joey Chitwood, a famous stunt driver, jump a car.

Ryan Gosling (who was the male lead in Blue Valentine) stars as Luke, a chain - smoking motorcycle stunt driver who works at a traveling carnival riding his bike inside a big steel ball with two other daredevils, whizzing around each other at life - threatening speeds.

Even the teenaged me recognized the story as a total crock, but I was paid $ 1.35 per hour to watch Kowalski, the Challenger R / T's amphetamine - popping driver, outrun motorcycle cops, force a Jaguar E-type into a river, and meet a naked hippie girl who rode a Honda Scrambler without burning her leg on the side pipes.

I had no issue remembering to cancel them as operation is identical to a motorcycle's; regular car drivers may need some time.

Now, they own a 1996 BMW Z3 as a summer driver, and Cooper's regular commuter is a 2015 BMW X1 — she also rides a 2007 BMW F650GS motorcycle.

Jaguar's also looking at other signals it can send its drivers to let them know of bicycles or motorcycles in their blind spots — to help cut down on «dooring» accidents — as well as features like gas pedals that vibrate when accelerating or changing lanes may cause a problem.

Car and Driver describes the Toyota i - Road as «something of a cross between a car, a motorcycle, and a fancy golf cart».

Cooper, from Great Britain, and Abarth, an Austrian who later moved to Italy, both gained prominence as racing drivers and car builders, the latter more so with his rear engine Formula cars and Abarth with his souped up little Fiat 500s and motorcycles.

At This Year's Races: Woman on the Move Female drivers signed up for this year's Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion include Karen Barry (Westchester, Calif.), who last year raced a front - engine Formula Junior and this year will race a 1934 three - wheeled Morgan Sports Racer, produced by the British motor car manufacturer Morgan Motor Company and made especially popular in its day when it escaped a British tax on cars by being classified as a motorcycle.

60, As a driver of smaller cars, older cars on occasion, and even motorcycles, I guess I don't worry as much about crash safety as somAs a driver of smaller cars, older cars on occasion, and even motorcycles, I guess I don't worry as much about crash safety as somas much about crash safety as somas some.

Most motorcycle drivers who have custom motorcycles will be able to receive coverage through Foremost, as it offers motorcycle insurance policies in all states, excluding Hawaii and Massachusetts.

All authorized drivers are covered, but certain types of vehicles are excluded, such as pickups, trucks, limousines, motorcycles, RVs, ATVs, exotics, antiques, and full - size SUVs and vans.

They accept cars, trucks, motorcycles or RVs as long as the title is clean and the borrower is eighteen or older with a driver's license.

As with drivers, Texas has a number of laws for people that operate a motorcycle within the state with regards to protective gear, insurance and licensing.

Motorcycle Insurance: Acceptance provides drivers with motorcycle insurance as well.

Ho Chi Minh City: As cyclo drivers rest easy below vast neon billboards, the emerging Vietnamese middle class — smartphones in hand — cruise past, draped in haute couture on their imported motorcycles.

Nica X-Treme (Buzz) can assist you with all accommodations and any extra activities such as massages, motorcycle rentals, drivers, guides, local restaurants, zip - lining, etc....

The Australian embassy in Hanoi says: «Vietnamese driving licenses are mandatory for all drivers of motor vehicles as well as for riders of motorcycles with a capacity of over 50cc.

As a motorcycle enthusiast, and a champion driver, he retains as well a love of high - speed racinAs a motorcycle enthusiast, and a champion driver, he retains as well a love of high - speed racinas well a love of high - speed racing.

This captivation heavily influenced his work as an artist and eventually led to him participating in numerous motorcycle races, both as driver and sidecar passenger, between 1971 and 1977.

The sporty design is not just for looks, the driver in fact will feel as if they are driving a motorcycle.

As a motorcycle rider, you are at greater risk of being seriously injured if you are in an accident with a drunk driver.

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA), formerly known as the Vehicle and Operator Services Agency (VOSA), is responsible for setting, regulating and improving driving and motorcycling standards for both commercial and private vehicles in the UK.

As soon as possible after your motorcycle accident, get the information of the other driver, including their name, address, insurance company, and policy numbeAs soon as possible after your motorcycle accident, get the information of the other driver, including their name, address, insurance company, and policy numbeas possible after your motorcycle accident, get the information of the other driver, including their name, address, insurance company, and policy number.

There is almost nothing quite as exhilarating as taking a ride on a motorcycle on a beautiful day, however, one must always be aware of the number of hazards and dangers lurking on the highways, such as unsafe road conditions like potholes or loose gravel, or distracted drivers or, more often than not, simply being at the wrong place at the wrong time.

Train passengers, railroad workers, pedestrians, as well as drivers and passengers of other cars, motorcycles, and bicycles may all be victims of train accidents.

In addition to passenger car accidents, we can also help with other types of motor vehicle accidents, such as 18 - wheeler truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, accidents caused by drunk drivers, and more.

If you were injured in a motorcycle accident as the result of a car driver's negligence you may be able to recover compensation to help tend to your injuries.

As a Los Angeles motorcycle accident lawyer, I know that there are many bikers that are injured or killed from either alcohol related accidents or mechanical failure but, many more that are seriously injured or die from driver error negligence.

The legal team of Patino Law Firm, believes that motorcycle riders should be given the same respect as any other drivers on the road, and when another person's careless actions injure a motorcyclist, he or she should be held accountable for this irresponsible behavior.

The 52 - year - old woman was riding as a passenger on a motorcycle Saturday morning at 1:45 a.m. when the driver lost control and crashed on 54th Avenue N just east of 16th Street N.

However, there are considerable dangers associated with operating or riding as a passenger on a motorcycle and riders are often at risk for accidents, particularly when drivers of other vehicles make unsafe lane changes.

However, many motorcycle accidents are the result of other people's negligence, such as drivers failing to take note of motorcyclists when changing lanes or pulling into traffic.

Technically, motorcycle accidents and auto accidents are treated identically under the law, but as a practical matter juries are less kind and less favorable to motorcycle riders than they are to automobile drivers.

Every validly licensed driver — including every individual driving a car, motorcycle or other motor vehicle, as well as truck drivers, taxi drivers and other professional drivers — should know that the road is a dangerous environment that requires total attention.

It is incumbent upon each and every motorcycle rider and all the drivers of cars to consider safety and to act in accordance with the safety of everyone in mind as they navigate the streets of Chicago this and every year.

To make matters worse, insurance companies often use stereotypes of motorcyclists as reckless drivers to blame the victims of motorcycle accidents.

The motorcycle driver sought compensation for pain and suffering, non-pecuniary damages, in the range of $ 125,000 to $ 150,000 as he continued to suffer from chronic pain in the chest, collarbone and neck area.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimates that as many as 80 % of all motorcycle accidents will result in serious or fatal injuries to the driver or passenger of the motorcycle.

The main reason for this is that a motorcycle rider does not have the same protection as drivers and passengers in other kinds of vehicles.

As motorcycles increase in popularity, it is important to be aware of the risks for both drivers and passengers.

If you've been injured in a motorcycle accident as a result of another driver's negligence, you may be entitled to compensation to cover your injuries, any property damage, lost wages as well as any pain and suffering you may be experiencing.

Motorcyclists on the road have the same rights as any other driver, yet a common defense used by other motorists in crashes involving motorcycles is that they «just didn't see» the biker.

While blatantly inaccurate, public opinion sometimes portrays motorcycle riders as reckless and dangerous drivers.

The national initiative aims to encourage drivers and motorcyclists to «share the road» and highlights that motorcycles are vehicles with the same rights and privileges as any other motor vehicle on the road.

These discounts include defensive driver certification, customer loyalty credit, homeowner benefits, good student discounts, multi-policy, electronic funds transfer, and motorcycle license discounts, as well as many others.

Covers: motorcycle / motor scooter riding (whether as a passenger or a driver), hang gliding, Parachuting, zip lining, parasailing, bungee jumping, water skiing, wakeboard riding, jet skiing, windsurfing, snowmobiling, and spelunking.

Covers: motorcycle / motor scooter riding (as a passenger or a driver), hang gliding, parachuting, bungee jumping, water skiing, wakeboard riding, jet skiing, windsurfing, snow skiing, snowmobiling, and snowboarding.

Injury sustained while taking part in Mountaineering, hang gliding, parachuting, bungee jumping, racing by any animal or motor vehicle or motorcycle, snowmobiling, motorcycle / motor scooter riding (whether as a passenger or driver), scuba diving involving underwater breathing apparatus (unless PADI or NAUI certified), water skiing, wakeboard riding, jet skiing, windsurfing, snow skiing and snow boarding, and any sport, recreational, athletic, or adventure activity which is undertaken for thrill seeking and exposes the insured to abnormal or extreme risk of injury and / or is in violation of applicable laws, rules, or regulations.

Injury sustained while taking part in Mountaineering, hang gliding, paragliding, Parachuting, paragliding, zip lining, parasailing, bungee jumping, racing by any animal or motor vehicle or motorcycle, snowmobiling, motorcycle / motor scooter riding (whether as a passenger or driver), scuba diving involving underwater breathing apparatus (unless SSI, PADI or NAUI certified), water skiing, wakeboard riding, jet skiing, windsurfing, snow skiing and snowboarding (except for recreational downhill and / or cross country snow skiing or snowboarding.