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How dangerous is being drunk on a motorcycle?

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I've just found some statistics, thanks to James Romanow's comment. Per this NHTSA 2010 report, “The percentage of motorcycle riders involved in fatal crashes in 2010 who had BAC levels of . read more

So yes, it is dangerous to be drunk on a motorcycle. All these single-vehicle and fixed-object accidents are the rider’s fault - getting drunk, speeding, and losing control. Fortunately, they are less likely to kill someone else, such as a pedestrian or car occupant. read more

Objective Danger According to the latest statistics available, the NHTSA reported 4,976 people were killed while riding in 2015 in the United States, which is up 8.3 percent from 2014 (which saw 4,594 fatalities). read more

However, even with all the training, minimizing the danger is up to the rider. Too many riders blame car drivers for making their motorcycle ride dangerous, but really it is up to the rider. Some say, riding a motorcycle is like being on point on patrol in a combat zone. read more

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