Why I’d Rather Ride Than Drive As the rider releases the clutch and gently rolls on the throttle, the bike rapidly gains speed. Cool wind bristles against the skin and the smell of fresh air is almost intoxicating. The feeling of total control and freedom is overwhelming. The rider shifts gears and roars down the highway, passing many people traveling in many different types of automobiles. The rider whips past a crowded gas station …showed first 75 words of 797 total…

…showed last 75 words of 797 total…automobiles. Riders enjoy a sense of adventure and freedom that the normal vehicle driver seldom experiences. When viewed from this perspective it is easy to understand why many people, of all ages and social backgrounds, are choosing motorcycles as an alternative method of transportation. Sources: - National Agenda for Motorcycle Safety Administration, 8 Dec. 2000, http://www.nhts.dot.gov - Page Wise, Inc, Jan. 2001, Motorcycle Safety, http://www.allsands.com/Health/motorcyclesafet_swz_gn.htm -