Riding a motorcycle can be an exhilarating experience at any age, but if the results of a study published at injury Prevention are accurate, older motorcyclists should do everything they can to be as safe as possible and reduce their risk of involvement in an accident. The study looked at various age groups of motorcyclists in order to determine whether there was a correlation between age and severity of injury. The results of study found that there was, and indicated that older motorcyclists are at a greater risk of serious injury after a crash. Riding a motorcycle can be an exhilarating experience at any age, but if the results of a study published at injury Prevention are accurate, older motorcyclists should do everything they can to be as safe as possible and reduce their risk of involvement in an accident. The study looked at various age groups of motorcyclists in order to determine whether there was a correlation between age and severity of injury. The results of study found that there was, and that older adults (60 and older) were three times more likely to be hospitalized than younger adults (20-39), and that middle-age adults (40-59) were twice as likely to be hospitalized than younger adults. In addition, an analysis of injury severity found a similar pattern.
Safety Tips for Older Adults
Fortunately, there are certain things that older adults can do to make themselves as safe as possible when they ride. These include the following:- ALWAYS wear a helmet, regardless of whether your state requires you to do so
- Ride a motorcycle that is appropriate for your skill level
- Avoid riding at night or in poor weather conditions
- Never drink and ride
- Take a motorcycle rider training course – even if you are an experienced rider, a training course can refresh your skills and improve your safety
