Beautiful, open country roads attract many motorcyclists to South Texas. With more than 400,000 motorcycles registered in the Lone Star State, it’s the third-most popular state for biking behind Georgia and California. While motorcycling may be an enjoyable and economical form of transportation, there are life-threatening risks for drivers and passengers. The Texas Department of Transportation reported that in 2017, more than 450 motorcyclists were killed in accidents. Another 1,887 drivers and passengers suffered incapacitating injuries such as brain damage and spinal cord damage. These fatalities and life-altering injuries included drivers and passengers with and without helmets. The statistics for injury and death may be daunting, but there are proactive ways to protect yourself, your friends, and your family, and there is help available for those who have been injured in a motorcycle accident. Motorcycle safety begins with the bike purchase. Buy and ride only what you can handle. Choose a bike that you can easily lift on and off the stand, and make sure that you are able to put both feet flat on the ground when seated. SAFETY FIRST
A Quick Look at Motorcycle Safety
Always wear a helmet. Riders without helmets are 40 percent more likely to suffer from a brain injury during an accident than a rider with a helmet.
Get in the habit of checking the weather before heading out. Rain can interfere with your vision and will reduce your tires’ grip on the road.
If you have to drive in wet conditions, avoid making sudden stops and turns, and be gentle with the throttle and steering.
Be extra cautious with road hazards such as potholes and rocks. Even a seemingly harmless bump can cause your bike to spin.
More than 60 percent of motorcycle and vehicle collisions are the fault of the car driver, so be aware of your surroundings in front, behind, and beside your bike while on the road. Driving a motor vehicle on any roadway is dangerous, and motorcycles add extra safety issues because of the nature of the vehicle. You must not only be responsible when operating a motorcycle but your experience is also key. Whether you are brand- new to bikes or have been around them your entire life, be cautious when driving a motorcycle.
Spicy Salmon Tartare
INGREDIENTS
1. Place salmon in freezer for 20 minutes to make slicing easier. 2. Meanwhile, prepare other ingredients for mixing. 3. Thinly slice salmon into sheets and cut sheets into strips and strips into cubes. When finished, you should have 1/8-inch cubes. 1 8-ounce boneless, skinless salmon fillet 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice 1/4 cup cucumber, seeded and finely diced 1 1/2 teaspoons jalapeño peppers, seeded and minced 1 1/2 teaspoons shallots, minced * * * 1/4 teaspoon lime zest * * *
4. In a mixing bowl, combine salmon with all other ingredients. Season with salt and pepper. 5. Garnish with chips or crackers and serve. 3/4 teaspoon fresh ginger, peeled and finely grated 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh cilantro, minced 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh chives, minced 1 1/2 teaspoons grapeseed or vegetable oil Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste Crackers or chips, for serving * * * * * *
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