Ride Florida’s Ocala National Forest motorcycle route
Posted: May 3, 2023
Ocala National Forest is the southernmost national forest in the lower 48 states and—at 607 square miles—the second-largest national forest in Florida. This beautiful forest is conveniently located between Gainesville and Orlando, and is easily accessible from several major motorcycle rallies that occur in Florida each year, including Daytona Beach Bike Week. The scenery, roads, and trail networks combine to make Ocala National Forest a...
A guide to defensive driving
Posted: April 7, 2023
Driving is something most of us need to do every day, but we often forget how dangerous it can actually be. These defensive driving tips can help keep you safe on the road, protect other drivers, and even save you some money. What is defensive driving? Defensive driving is an approach to driving that involves anticipating danger, following safety procedures, and having a proactive attitude...
10 Ways to Avoid Road Rage
Posted: March 3, 2023
How does road rage impact my car insurance? We all feel frustrated or annoyed behind the wheel from time to time—whether we've been cut off by a speeding driver, someone is tailgating us or won't let us merge, or we're stuck in bumper-to-bumper traffic. That’s totally reasonable. But when those feelings intensify into road rage, things become dangerous. According to SafeMotorist, 12,610 injuries and 218...
How to jump start your car in 9 steps
Posted: February 24, 2023
1. Set your car’s parking brake Before you do anything, secure your car by setting the parking or emergency brake to keep your car from rolling as you jump start it. This is especially important if you’ve parked on any kind of a hill or incline. 2. Check your owner's manual Your owner’s manual can help you locate the battery and provide additional jump starting...
5 tips for defensive motorcycle riding
Posted: February 17, 2023
5 tips for defensive motorcycle riding Safe riding involves not only avoiding errors of your own but also anticipating and responding to other drivers’ errors. This is crucial, because human error contributes to 98 percent of auto accidents each year. While you can’t control how others drive, you can take it upon yourself to practice defensive riding. What is defensive riding? Defensive riding for motorcycle...