May 15, 2025 • 29 mins
Summer is almost here — and so is the surge in traffic. Before you hit the road, hear from two experts with tips that could protect more than just your vacation plans. From two wheels to four, we're covering what every Kentucky driver and rider should know. Buckle up — this episode of Kentucky Focus with Scott Fitzgerald could save you more than time.
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Speaker 1 (00:00):
Summer in Kentucky means sunshine, soccer camps, and the sweet
sound of the open road. Whether you're planning a weekend
get away, a family vacation, or just your usual commute,
one thing's for sure, roads are about to get a
lot busier. Welcome to Kentucky Focus. I'm Scott Fitzgerald, and
this week we're featuring two important topics they could make
a difference this summer. Motorcycle safety and what you need
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to know if your car ends up in the shop.
When motorcycle registration's hitting a record nine point five million
last year, more riders are hitting the highways than ever before,
just in time for Motorcycle Safety Awareness Months. We'll be
joined by Andrea You with the Motorcycle Safety Foundation. She's
a rider, a coach, and a passionate advocate for motorcycle safety.
Speaker 2 (00:39):
She'll share tips for riders and drivers alike, and we'll explore.
Speaker 1 (00:42):
Some of the new technologies helping protect those who choose
two wheels over four. Then we shift gears, literally something
most Americans don't even think about before they hit the road,
and we'll tell you why this is very important that
you take it under consideration before you get in that
car and head out on the road.
Speaker 2 (00:59):
Two guests.
Speaker 1 (01:00):
One important theme staying safe and being prepared on the road.
That's coming up on this special summer travel edition of
Kentucky Focus.
Speaker 2 (01:07):
I'm Scott Fitzgerald.
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Speaker 1 (03:24):
Welcome back to Kentucky Focus. I'm Scott Fitzgerald. Well, as
the weather warms up and the days grow longer, more
motorcyclists are hitting roads across the country, and with motorcycle
registrations reaching an all time high of nine point five million,
safety has never been more important. May is Motorcycle Safety
Awareness Month, and today we're joined by motorcycle safety expert
Andrea You. She is with the Motorcycle Safety Foundation. She's
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here to share important tips for both riders and drivers
and talk about how new technology is help keeping motorcyclists
safe out there.
Speaker 7 (03:53):
Andrea, welcome, Thanks for having me here.
Speaker 1 (03:56):
Oh you bet. Let's start with the big picture. Motorcycle
registrations hitting a record high. As we mentioned, why do
you think motorcycling is more popular than ever right now?
Speaker 7 (04:03):
Well, it's just such a great way to travel. It's
a really fun way to commute, and a lot of
motorcycles do really great on fuel efficiency, so some models
are getting like seventy miles plus per gallon. And also
it just really engages all of your senses when you're riding,
so you can really stay mindful. Some people talk about
sort of this zen nature of riding because they're just
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in the moment, just focused on doing that one thing.
So it's just so much fun. And plus there's a
great community of motorcyclists out there too.
Speaker 1 (04:31):
Andrea, you joins us from the Motorcycle Safety Foundation as
we're talking Motorcycle.
Speaker 2 (04:35):
Safety Month here in May.
Speaker 1 (04:36):
And Andrea, for those new to riding or maybe just curious,
what are some of the biggest benefits of motorcycling, both
practical and personal?
Speaker 2 (04:43):
Really, so, I.
Speaker 7 (04:44):
Love motorcycling because it's just such a fun way to
get around, and I do a lot of shorter trips,
but I also love these longer rides. I've even done
cross country rides and it's just such a great way
to see the just enjoy the journey. As a rider
and longtime rider coach, I actually know the best way
to get started is with proper training. If you want
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to get into motorcycling, make sure you take a formal
training class like the Motorcycle Safety Foundation Basic Rider Course.
It's your best first ride. That course is a licenising
class that is perfect for beginners. You don't need to
have any experience to get started, and if you're a
longtime rider like me. I've got over twenty years of
riding experience. I still take refresher courses and advance training
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because it's great to keep your skills sharp and also
to be able to practice those skills before you need
to use them.
Speaker 1 (05:34):
Andrey you joins us from the Motorcycle Safety Foundation on
this Motorcycle Safety Awareness.
Speaker 2 (05:40):
Month in May, and that's right leads me riding.
Speaker 1 (05:42):
In my next question, I was going to ask you,
Andrea one at your time, three safety tips for riders.
Speaker 7 (05:46):
For motorcycle riders, you want to make sure that you
are visible to other drivers. So one of the best
things to do is just wear bright colored gear or
maybe a bright colored helmet to make sure you are
as noticeable as possible. And speaking of gear, you want
to make sure you gear up every ride head to toe.
The most important gear, of course, is a motorcycle helmet.
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I prefer a full face helmet. It gives you the
best protection. When you are choosing a helmet, make sure
you look for that Department of Transportation sticker. It says
DOT on the back of the helmet. That means it
meets national federal I'm sorry, it meets federal safety standards.
And of course, if you wear a motorcycle jacket. A
lot of these jackets are made with a brasion resistant material,
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so if you do go for a slide, it protects
your skin. You can slide around for a little bit.
They have armor on the joint and they also have
you know, a lot of them are also mesh or vented,
so it actually allows a lot of air to pass
through even though it's warm out, but you still get
that protection. And of course motorcycle riding pants, full finger
gloves and over the ankle boots. And the last tip,
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of course is make sure you are courteous to other drivers,
follow the rules of the road. This keeps everyone safe
on the roads.
Speaker 1 (07:03):
Andrea, you're joining us with some great advice. She's with
the Motorcycle Safety Foundation. May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month.
And I was gonna just ask you that question, Andrea,
what about for someone who's listening right now, who is
a driver.
Speaker 2 (07:15):
What should motorists do better as they share the road
with motorcyclists.
Speaker 7 (07:19):
A lot of drivers don't realize how quickly a motorcycle
can disappear into their blind spot. Many cars have blind
spot detectors, but you really can't rely on them because
they don't always pick up motorcyclists as we just have
a much smaller profile. So before changing lanes making a turn,
make sure you look twice, double check your mirrors, turn
your head to actually make a head check, check those
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blind spots, and of course stay focused on the road.
Don't drive distracted, as we all know. Did you know
that if you drive at sixty five miles per hour,
you can travel about one hundred feet in one second,
so that four or five seconds you might take your
eyes off the road if you're sending a text, which
you really shouldn't be doing, or maybe if you're like
grabbing a bite to eat, you can cover about the
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length of a football field and a lot can happen
in that time, so make sure you put those phones down,
just stay focused on the road, and of course give
riders a little space. Many motorcyclists will just slow down
by rolling off the throttle like they just let off
on the gas. That doesn't always activate their brake lights.
So make sure you give yourself some extra room behind
a motorcyclist so that you can have the space to
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slow down or stop suddenly if you need to.
Speaker 1 (08:28):
Andrea you offering up some great advice with the Motorcycle
Safety Foundation May of course Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month.
Speaker 2 (08:35):
And Andrea talking a little tech.
Speaker 1 (08:37):
What are some of the latest safety technologies that are
helping protect motorcycles on the roads today.
Speaker 7 (08:43):
A lot of motorcycles come with ABS and traction control now,
so those are really helpful rider aids. They also have
different ride modes on their motorcycle. If it's raining out,
I can hit like rain mode and it actually adjusts
how much power output and how much traction I could
control my motorcycle. And then if it's a nicer day,
I could put in sport mode or touring mode. As
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far as wearable technology, there are airbag jackets and airbag
vests you can now wear. The airbag vests go underneath
a current jacket that you may have, and they use
sensors and algorithms that will detect when a crash is
about to happen and those who will deploy faster than
the blink of an eye. There are also helmets out
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there that have not only communication systems, but some of
them have a heads up display so you can actually
see warning signs in your helmet in the visor, and
they also give you they have like cameras around so
you can just kind of have a They help you
detect as well, like collisions before they happen.
Speaker 2 (09:44):
That's so interesting.
Speaker 1 (09:45):
Andrew A, you with the Motorcycle Safety Foundation joining us
on this Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month.
Speaker 2 (09:51):
And Andrea, just a couple more questions for you. For
someone who's.
Speaker 1 (09:54):
Listening today and they're just thinking about learning to ride,
they haven't taken that step yet, but they're listening to going, Hey,
that does sound from what's the best first step for them?
Speaker 7 (10:01):
Go and look up some formal training. A lot of
times if you go to your local Department motor Vehicles website,
they will have information there. If you search for like
motorcycle training, they will give you some options there. But
you can also go to the Motorcycle Safety Foundation website
that's MSF USA dot org. Our best first ride is
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your Basic Rider course. It's a licensing class that gives you,
you know a lot of smart street strategies, You learn
about safety, and you will learn the foundational skills you
need to ride a motorcycle. A lot of people take
that class sometimes just to try it out. They might
not even decide they want to get a motorcycle, but
they might want to know, like what's this all about.
So that's a great way to start. You will get
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the coaching. They provide motorcycles like training motorcycles you can
use and it's in a controlled environment, so it's a
great place to start start riding and just seeing if
you like it.
Speaker 1 (10:54):
What a great conversation, Andre, you this has certainly been
a pleasure. You are with the Motorcycle Safety Foundation. It
is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, motorcycle registrations reaching an all
time high nine point five million. That's incredible, Andrea, and
why don't you go ahead and give that website one
more time for our folks who are listening.
Speaker 7 (11:11):
That's Motorcycle Safety Foundation MSF DASHUSA dot org. Again, that's
MSF DASHUSA dot org.
Speaker 2 (11:20):
Andrea, happy riding. Thank you for the great insight today.
Speaker 7 (11:23):
Hey, thanks for having me on.
Speaker 2 (11:24):
Thank you again to Andrea. You with the Motorcycle Safety Foundation.
Speaker 1 (11:28):
For more information, visit MSF DASHUSA dot org again MSF
DASH USA dot org. Coming up, we all know summer's
almost here, and well you're juggling vacation plans. Summer camps
are just getting from point A to point B. The
last thing you need is a car in the shop.
With road trips on the rise and accidents more common
during the busy summer months, one overlooked option could save
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your plans. Up next, we'll have a conversation about that
right here on Kentucky Focus.
Speaker 2 (11:56):
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Speaker 1 (15:31):
Welcome back to Kentucky Focus. I'm Scott Fitzgerald. Well, summer's
almost hearing for many of us. That means road trips,
family vacations, and jam packed schedules, filled of course with camps,
practices and weekend adventures. But with more than seventy five
percent of Americans expected to hit the road this summer,
the highways are about to get a whole lot busier,
and unfortunately, that also means a greater chance of accidents.
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Did you know that the average car repair takes more
than two weeks. That's enough to throw a serious wrench
in your summer plans. But there's good There's a simple,
affordable way to protect yourself from being stuck with out wheels.
It's called rental reimbursement coverage. Here explain what that is
and help families can better be prepared this summer. Someone
who knows cars inside out, Momafour car buying expert and
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founder of the car mob community, Kelly Stumpy. Kelly, thanks
for joining us.
Speaker 16 (16:18):
Thank you so much for having me. I'm so excited
to dive into this.
Speaker 17 (16:22):
Topic with you.
Speaker 1 (16:23):
Oh so am I because I always have these questions
before we get on the road. Let's start with the basics, Kelly,
when it comes to summer travel, what should drivers be
doing now to prepare for the unexpected?
Speaker 17 (16:33):
Yeah, such a good question.
Speaker 16 (16:34):
And to your point earlier, everyone's hitting the road this summer, right,
whether it be a road trip or I mean my
summer camp schedule itself is enough to like make my
stomach turn. Like, we are booked, we are busy, and
we need to make sure we have a reliable car.
So one great way that families can be prepared is
to make sure that they have a rental reimbursement coverage. Now,
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this is an optional add on to add to your
insurance policy, and it covers the cost of a rental
car if your car gets in an accident and needs
to be repaired.
Speaker 17 (17:03):
And like you said, it's not like one or two
days like a quick little repair.
Speaker 16 (17:07):
On average, it's two weeks that you could be left
paying for a rental car out of pocket.
Speaker 17 (17:12):
So this coverage, it's not very expensive.
Speaker 16 (17:14):
It costs an entire year's worth of coverage is about
the price of renting a car for just a single day,
and then you wouldn't be stuck paying for a rental
car out of pocket.
Speaker 2 (17:21):
Kelly Stumpy's joining us.
Speaker 1 (17:23):
She is the founder of the car a momb community,
mom of four car buying expert, and we're talking about
rental reimbursements and your safety when you travel this summer
as you hit the road.
Speaker 2 (17:32):
And Kelly, that's my question for you.
Speaker 1 (17:34):
Is rental reimbursement coverage included in most policies or is
this something we may need to add on separately?
Speaker 2 (17:39):
Do I need to give my agent a call? Is
what I'm asking.
Speaker 17 (17:42):
Yeah, you might need to give your agent a call.
Speaker 16 (17:44):
So a lot of people make the assumption that if
you have full coverage, you have this coverage, but that
is not the case. This is an optional add on
to your insurance policy and to go a layer deeper.
It's not just making sure you have this coverage, but
it's making sure you have enough of this coverage, right,
because you want to make sure that if you're without
a car, you qualify for a car of similar size
to yours. I'm a mom of four, so if my
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coverage was only for a Toyota Camri, I'm gonna have
to tell one of my kids they're not going to.
Speaker 17 (18:09):
Camp that day.
Speaker 1 (18:10):
Right.
Speaker 16 (18:11):
So, so definitely one of the calls to your insurance
agent to one, make sure you have it, and if
you have it, make sure you have enough of it.
Speaker 1 (18:18):
Let me ask you this question, and maybe this is
a question for the agents. Kelly is okay. So let's
say I'm going to visit my folks. We're going to travel.
Mom says, hey, guess what, Let's just take our car.
Speaker 2 (18:28):
It's bigger.
Speaker 1 (18:30):
You know, it's a long trip. We can split up
the driving. Can I drive her vehicle and still be
covered if we get into an accident?
Speaker 2 (18:37):
Or is that a big no?
Speaker 18 (18:39):
No?
Speaker 16 (18:39):
Well, in terms of rental reimbursement coverage, you get it
on your car, specifically, on your vehicle.
Speaker 1 (18:44):
Specific I got you, I got you a specific vehicle. Okay,
it's always a question. I always want to know. I
never know the answer is.
Speaker 16 (18:48):
No, no, No, Such a good question. There's so many,
so many moving parts, but it's on the you get
it on the vehicle.
Speaker 2 (18:55):
I got you. Okay, good, Okay.
Speaker 1 (18:57):
So when you look at that, and how much coverage
do people typically need? I guess, Kelly, based on what
you just told us, that goes really with how much
your vehicle is worth to you?
Speaker 2 (19:05):
Correct?
Speaker 16 (19:05):
Yeah, and how you use your vehicle, right, like every family,
every person uses their vehicle differently. So do you need
a two row? Do you need a three road? Do
you need a lot of trunk space? You know, if
you have, you've got a couple of kids in a
lot of trunk space, and you're gonna want to make sure,
you know, you qualify for a three O suv and minivans.
I mean that could just like keep life moving, especially
in the summer where we've got camps, road trips, activities planned.
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You want to make sure you not only have a
reliable car, but a car that fits your family.
Speaker 2 (19:32):
Well, let's ask you this again. Talking with Kelly stump Is.
Speaker 1 (19:34):
She is the car or, founder of the car momb
community Mama for car buying experts, wealth of information. Is
we all hit the road this summer, right now, get
a big seven hour road trip coming up ahead of
us this summer, Kelly was so many drivers unaware what
their policy actually covers.
Speaker 2 (19:50):
Where should people start when they want to review their
auto insurance learn a.
Speaker 17 (19:54):
Little bit more about this specific coverage.
Speaker 16 (19:55):
That way, when you call up your agent, you can say, hey,
this is what I've been reading, this is what I'm
looking for, or can do I have this? Or if not,
can I add it on there? So that would probably
be my first step for you.
Speaker 1 (20:06):
All right, and you've built an amazing community as the
car mom. What are some of the biggest concerns you
hear from parents when it comes to cars in family travel?
Speaker 17 (20:15):
Yeah, you know, I.
Speaker 16 (20:15):
Think that road trips with kids can be a little
bit daunting, right. It's kind of like USh, do you
fly do you drive?
Speaker 18 (20:21):
Like?
Speaker 17 (20:21):
Which one's worse?
Speaker 16 (20:22):
So if you are planning on hitting, if you are
planing on hitting the road, I think one really important
thing to remember is that it is recommended that kids
get out of their car seat at least every two hours.
Speaker 17 (20:31):
So while you're.
Speaker 16 (20:32):
Planning the road trip, don't forget to plan the road trip,
not just the vacation you're going on, not just the destination,
but make it fun, plan, plan good stops along the
way so that you can get out, your kids can
get out, and everyone can have a much more enjoyable
road trip because it's not just the destination, it's also
about the journey.
Speaker 17 (20:49):
And yeah, well.
Speaker 1 (20:51):
Let's have a little fun Kelly, and again talking with
Kelly Stumpy, the car mom. She's a MoMA for car
buying expert and again the founder of the car mom community.
Speaker 2 (20:59):
Kelly, have a little fun with this question.
Speaker 1 (21:01):
Who answered the age old question who gets control of
the radio in the car?
Speaker 17 (21:08):
Such a good question.
Speaker 16 (21:10):
Unfortunately, I feel like for me in my life, it's
my kids constantly, like if it's not a Disney soundtrack,
it's no soundtrack at all.
Speaker 2 (21:16):
Right, And on the.
Speaker 16 (21:18):
Slight chance, like we have like a four way nap
and everyone's napping, it's me and my husband.
Speaker 17 (21:23):
It's still gonna be me.
Speaker 16 (21:25):
And I probably turned on this show to be honest,
because I like I like your energy, I like where
we're going.
Speaker 2 (21:29):
Oh well, thank you, Kelly.
Speaker 16 (21:30):
I know we'll have to syndicate it from Saint Louis,
but that's okay.
Speaker 2 (21:34):
I got you.
Speaker 1 (21:35):
We tend we tend to gravitate towards who's ever driving,
but that usually doesn't last long if if a song
comes on then.
Speaker 2 (21:41):
Someone doesn't like But anyway, I just having a little fun.
I wanted to see if we can answer that.
Speaker 1 (21:45):
And final question for you, Kelly, where can our listeners
go if they're hearing this and they want to make
sure they're protected before they hit the road this summer.
Speaker 16 (21:52):
All my vehicle reviews are on YouTube, my website, thecar
Mom dot com, and then you can find me on
Instagram and TikTok at the car Mom.
Speaker 1 (21:58):
Kelly Stumpy again, Mama four knows a thing or two
about traveling with kids, car buying expert, and of course,
the founder of the karmam community. Kelly, thanks so much,
have a great summer.
Speaker 17 (22:10):
Thanks you too, Thank.
Speaker 2 (22:11):
You and getting Kelly Stumpy the kar Mom.
Speaker 1 (22:13):
For more information, you can find her on nearly every
social media outlet. Just search the car Mob. I'm Scott Fitztel.
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As we close things out on this special Summer Road
Safety edition of Kentucky Focus. We're reminded summer travel season
is here, and so is Kentucky's annual Clicket or Ticket campaign.
I'll run through the end of the month, including Memorial
Day weekend. Last year, seven hundred and seven people died
on Kentucky roads. Nearly half of those killed in cars
weren't buckled up. That includes nine children under the age
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of nine, one of whom wasn't properly restrained.
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Governor Andy B.
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Sheer's reminding us it only takes two seconds to buckle
up and it could save your life. More than one
hundred and ten law enforcement agencies across the state are
stepping up enforcement during this high visibility campaign. The Kentucky
Transportation Cabinet says crashes at night are especially dangerous, and
more than ninety nighttime victims last year weren't wearing a
seat belt or reminded seat belts reduce your risk of
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death by up to sixty percent in trucks and SUVs.
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So buckle up every trip, every time.
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it up for this week's edition of Kentucky Focus Special
thanks to our guest Andrea You from the Motorcycle Safety
Foundation in Kelly Stumpy the car Mom.
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Are helping us all think a little bit more.
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About safety as we head into the busy summer travel season.
All of us here in Kentucky Focus and the Kentucky
News Network of course want you to stay safe, not
just on Kentucky roads, but wherever your journey takes you.
Buckle up, stay alert, and look out for each other
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buckle up and we'll talk to you then. For all
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Summer in Kentucky means sunshine, soccer camps, and the sweet
sound of the open road. Whether you're planning a weekend
get away, a family vacation, or just your usual commute,
one thing's for sure, roads are about to get a
lot busier. Welcome to Kentucky Focus. I'm Scott Fitzgerald, and
this week we're featuring two important topics they could make
a difference this summer. Motorcycle safety and what you need
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to know if your car ends up in the shop.
When motorcycle registration's hitting a record nine point five million
last year, more riders are hitting the highways than ever before,
just in time for Motorcycle Safety Awareness Months. We'll be
joined by Andrea You with the Motorcycle Safety Foundation. She's
a rider, a coach, and a passionate advocate for motorcycle safety.
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She'll share tips for riders and drivers alike, and we'll explore.
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Some of the new technologies helping protect those who choose
two wheels over four. Then we shift gears, literally something
most Americans don't even think about before they hit the road,
and we'll tell you why this is very important that
you take it under consideration before you get in that
car and head out on the road.
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Two guests.
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One important theme staying safe and being prepared on the road.
That's coming up on this special summer travel edition of
Kentucky Focus.
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Welcome back to Kentucky Focus. I'm Scott Fitzgerald. Well, as
the weather warms up and the days grow longer, more
motorcyclists are hitting roads across the country, and with motorcycle
registrations reaching an all time high of nine point five million,
safety has never been more important. May is Motorcycle Safety
Awareness Month, and today we're joined by motorcycle safety expert
Andrea You. She is with the Motorcycle Safety Foundation. She's
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here to share important tips for both riders and drivers
and talk about how new technology is help keeping motorcyclists
safe out there.
Speaker 7 (03:53):
Andrea, welcome, Thanks for having me here.
Speaker 1 (03:56):
Oh you bet. Let's start with the big picture. Motorcycle
registrations hitting a record high. As we mentioned, why do
you think motorcycling is more popular than ever right now?
Speaker 7 (04:03):
Well, it's just such a great way to travel. It's
a really fun way to commute, and a lot of
motorcycles do really great on fuel efficiency, so some models
are getting like seventy miles plus per gallon. And also
it just really engages all of your senses when you're riding,
so you can really stay mindful. Some people talk about
sort of this zen nature of riding because they're just
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in the moment, just focused on doing that one thing.
So it's just so much fun. And plus there's a
great community of motorcyclists out there too.
Speaker 1 (04:31):
Andrea, you joins us from the Motorcycle Safety Foundation as
we're talking Motorcycle.
Speaker 2 (04:35):
Safety Month here in May.
Speaker 1 (04:36):
And Andrea, for those new to riding or maybe just curious,
what are some of the biggest benefits of motorcycling, both
practical and personal?
Speaker 2 (04:43):
Really, so, I.
Speaker 7 (04:44):
Love motorcycling because it's just such a fun way to
get around, and I do a lot of shorter trips,
but I also love these longer rides. I've even done
cross country rides and it's just such a great way
to see the just enjoy the journey. As a rider
and longtime rider coach, I actually know the best way
to get started is with proper training. If you want
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to get into motorcycling, make sure you take a formal
training class like the Motorcycle Safety Foundation Basic Rider Course.
It's your best first ride. That course is a licenising
class that is perfect for beginners. You don't need to
have any experience to get started, and if you're a
longtime rider like me. I've got over twenty years of
riding experience. I still take refresher courses and advance training
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because it's great to keep your skills sharp and also
to be able to practice those skills before you need
to use them.
Speaker 1 (05:34):
Andrey you joins us from the Motorcycle Safety Foundation on
this Motorcycle Safety Awareness.
Speaker 2 (05:40):
Month in May, and that's right leads me riding.
Speaker 1 (05:42):
In my next question, I was going to ask you,
Andrea one at your time, three safety tips for riders.
Speaker 7 (05:46):
For motorcycle riders, you want to make sure that you
are visible to other drivers. So one of the best
things to do is just wear bright colored gear or
maybe a bright colored helmet to make sure you are
as noticeable as possible. And speaking of gear, you want
to make sure you gear up every ride head to toe.
The most important gear, of course, is a motorcycle helmet.
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I prefer a full face helmet. It gives you the
best protection. When you are choosing a helmet, make sure
you look for that Department of Transportation sticker. It says
DOT on the back of the helmet. That means it
meets national federal I'm sorry, it meets federal safety standards.
And of course, if you wear a motorcycle jacket. A
lot of these jackets are made with a brasion resistant material,
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so if you do go for a slide, it protects
your skin. You can slide around for a little bit.
They have armor on the joint and they also have
you know, a lot of them are also mesh or vented,
so it actually allows a lot of air to pass
through even though it's warm out, but you still get
that protection. And of course motorcycle riding pants, full finger
gloves and over the ankle boots. And the last tip,
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of course is make sure you are courteous to other drivers,
follow the rules of the road. This keeps everyone safe
on the roads.
Speaker 1 (07:03):
Andrea, you're joining us with some great advice. She's with
the Motorcycle Safety Foundation. May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month.
And I was gonna just ask you that question, Andrea,
what about for someone who's listening right now, who is
a driver.
Speaker 2 (07:15):
What should motorists do better as they share the road
with motorcyclists.
Speaker 7 (07:19):
A lot of drivers don't realize how quickly a motorcycle
can disappear into their blind spot. Many cars have blind
spot detectors, but you really can't rely on them because
they don't always pick up motorcyclists as we just have
a much smaller profile. So before changing lanes making a turn,
make sure you look twice, double check your mirrors, turn
your head to actually make a head check, check those
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blind spots, and of course stay focused on the road.
Don't drive distracted, as we all know. Did you know
that if you drive at sixty five miles per hour,
you can travel about one hundred feet in one second,
so that four or five seconds you might take your
eyes off the road if you're sending a text, which
you really shouldn't be doing, or maybe if you're like
grabbing a bite to eat, you can cover about the
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length of a football field and a lot can happen
in that time, so make sure you put those phones down,
just stay focused on the road, and of course give
riders a little space. Many motorcyclists will just slow down
by rolling off the throttle like they just let off
on the gas. That doesn't always activate their brake lights.
So make sure you give yourself some extra room behind
a motorcyclist so that you can have the space to
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slow down or stop suddenly if you need to.
Speaker 1 (08:28):
Andrea you offering up some great advice with the Motorcycle
Safety Foundation May of course Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month.
Speaker 2 (08:35):
And Andrea talking a little tech.
Speaker 1 (08:37):
What are some of the latest safety technologies that are
helping protect motorcycles on the roads today.
Speaker 7 (08:43):
A lot of motorcycles come with ABS and traction control now,
so those are really helpful rider aids. They also have
different ride modes on their motorcycle. If it's raining out,
I can hit like rain mode and it actually adjusts
how much power output and how much traction I could
control my motorcycle. And then if it's a nicer day,
I could put in sport mode or touring mode. As
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far as wearable technology, there are airbag jackets and airbag
vests you can now wear. The airbag vests go underneath
a current jacket that you may have, and they use
sensors and algorithms that will detect when a crash is
about to happen and those who will deploy faster than
the blink of an eye. There are also helmets out
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there that have not only communication systems, but some of
them have a heads up display so you can actually
see warning signs in your helmet in the visor, and
they also give you they have like cameras around so
you can just kind of have a They help you
detect as well, like collisions before they happen.
Speaker 2 (09:44):
That's so interesting.
Speaker 1 (09:45):
Andrew A, you with the Motorcycle Safety Foundation joining us
on this Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month.
Speaker 2 (09:51):
And Andrea, just a couple more questions for you. For
someone who's.
Speaker 1 (09:54):
Listening today and they're just thinking about learning to ride,
they haven't taken that step yet, but they're listening to going, Hey,
that does sound from what's the best first step for them?
Speaker 7 (10:01):
Go and look up some formal training. A lot of
times if you go to your local Department motor Vehicles website,
they will have information there. If you search for like
motorcycle training, they will give you some options there. But
you can also go to the Motorcycle Safety Foundation website
that's MSF USA dot org. Our best first ride is
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your Basic Rider course. It's a licensing class that gives you,
you know a lot of smart street strategies, You learn
about safety, and you will learn the foundational skills you
need to ride a motorcycle. A lot of people take
that class sometimes just to try it out. They might
not even decide they want to get a motorcycle, but
they might want to know, like what's this all about.
So that's a great way to start. You will get
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the coaching. They provide motorcycles like training motorcycles you can
use and it's in a controlled environment, so it's a
great place to start start riding and just seeing if
you like it.
Speaker 1 (10:54):
What a great conversation, Andre, you this has certainly been
a pleasure. You are with the Motorcycle Safety Foundation. It
is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, motorcycle registrations reaching an all
time high nine point five million. That's incredible, Andrea, and
why don't you go ahead and give that website one
more time for our folks who are listening.
Speaker 7 (11:11):
That's Motorcycle Safety Foundation MSF DASHUSA dot org. Again, that's
MSF DASHUSA dot org.
Speaker 2 (11:20):
Andrea, happy riding. Thank you for the great insight today.
Speaker 7 (11:23):
Hey, thanks for having me on.
Speaker 2 (11:24):
Thank you again to Andrea. You with the Motorcycle Safety Foundation.
Speaker 1 (11:28):
For more information, visit MSF DASHUSA dot org again MSF
DASH USA dot org. Coming up, we all know summer's
almost here, and well you're juggling vacation plans. Summer camps
are just getting from point A to point B. The
last thing you need is a car in the shop.
With road trips on the rise and accidents more common
during the busy summer months, one overlooked option could save
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your plans. Up next, we'll have a conversation about that
right here on Kentucky Focus.
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Welcome back to Kentucky Focus. I'm Scott Fitzgerald. Well, summer's
almost hearing for many of us. That means road trips,
family vacations, and jam packed schedules, filled of course with camps,
practices and weekend adventures. But with more than seventy five
percent of Americans expected to hit the road this summer,
the highways are about to get a whole lot busier,
and unfortunately, that also means a greater chance of accidents.
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Did you know that the average car repair takes more
than two weeks. That's enough to throw a serious wrench
in your summer plans. But there's good There's a simple,
affordable way to protect yourself from being stuck with out wheels.
It's called rental reimbursement coverage. Here explain what that is
and help families can better be prepared this summer. Someone
who knows cars inside out, Momafour car buying expert and
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founder of the car mob community, Kelly Stumpy. Kelly, thanks
for joining us.
Speaker 16 (16:18):
Thank you so much for having me. I'm so excited
to dive into this.
Speaker 17 (16:22):
Topic with you.
Speaker 1 (16:23):
Oh so am I because I always have these questions
before we get on the road. Let's start with the basics, Kelly,
when it comes to summer travel, what should drivers be
doing now to prepare for the unexpected?
Speaker 17 (16:33):
Yeah, such a good question.
Speaker 16 (16:34):
And to your point earlier, everyone's hitting the road this summer, right,
whether it be a road trip or I mean my
summer camp schedule itself is enough to like make my
stomach turn. Like, we are booked, we are busy, and
we need to make sure we have a reliable car.
So one great way that families can be prepared is
to make sure that they have a rental reimbursement coverage. Now,
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this is an optional add on to add to your
insurance policy, and it covers the cost of a rental
car if your car gets in an accident and needs
to be repaired.
Speaker 17 (17:03):
And like you said, it's not like one or two
days like a quick little repair.
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On average, it's two weeks that you could be left
paying for a rental car out of pocket.
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So this coverage, it's not very expensive.
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It costs an entire year's worth of coverage is about
the price of renting a car for just a single day,
and then you wouldn't be stuck paying for a rental
car out of pocket.
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Kelly Stumpy's joining us.
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She is the founder of the car a momb community,
mom of four car buying expert, and we're talking about
rental reimbursements and your safety when you travel this summer
as you hit the road.
Speaker 2 (17:32):
And Kelly, that's my question for you.
Speaker 1 (17:34):
Is rental reimbursement coverage included in most policies or is
this something we may need to add on separately?
Speaker 2 (17:39):
Do I need to give my agent a call? Is
what I'm asking.
Speaker 17 (17:42):
Yeah, you might need to give your agent a call.
Speaker 16 (17:44):
So a lot of people make the assumption that if
you have full coverage, you have this coverage, but that
is not the case. This is an optional add on
to your insurance policy and to go a layer deeper.
It's not just making sure you have this coverage, but
it's making sure you have enough of this coverage, right,
because you want to make sure that if you're without
a car, you qualify for a car of similar size
to yours. I'm a mom of four, so if my
(18:05):
coverage was only for a Toyota Camri, I'm gonna have
to tell one of my kids they're not going to.
Speaker 17 (18:09):
Camp that day.
Speaker 1 (18:10):
Right.
Speaker 16 (18:11):
So, so definitely one of the calls to your insurance
agent to one, make sure you have it, and if
you have it, make sure you have enough of it.
Speaker 1 (18:18):
Let me ask you this question, and maybe this is
a question for the agents. Kelly is okay. So let's
say I'm going to visit my folks. We're going to travel.
Mom says, hey, guess what, Let's just take our car.
Speaker 2 (18:28):
It's bigger.
Speaker 1 (18:30):
You know, it's a long trip. We can split up
the driving. Can I drive her vehicle and still be
covered if we get into an accident?
Speaker 2 (18:37):
Or is that a big no?
Speaker 18 (18:39):
No?
Speaker 16 (18:39):
Well, in terms of rental reimbursement coverage, you get it
on your car, specifically, on your vehicle.
Speaker 1 (18:44):
Specific I got you, I got you a specific vehicle. Okay,
it's always a question. I always want to know. I
never know the answer is.
Speaker 16 (18:48):
No, no, No, Such a good question. There's so many,
so many moving parts, but it's on the you get
it on the vehicle.
Speaker 2 (18:55):
I got you. Okay, good, Okay.
Speaker 1 (18:57):
So when you look at that, and how much coverage
do people typically need? I guess, Kelly, based on what
you just told us, that goes really with how much
your vehicle is worth to you?
Speaker 2 (19:05):
Correct?
Speaker 16 (19:05):
Yeah, and how you use your vehicle, right, like every family,
every person uses their vehicle differently. So do you need
a two row? Do you need a three road? Do
you need a lot of trunk space? You know, if
you have, you've got a couple of kids in a
lot of trunk space, and you're gonna want to make sure,
you know, you qualify for a three O suv and minivans.
I mean that could just like keep life moving, especially
in the summer where we've got camps, road trips, activities planned.
(19:28):
You want to make sure you not only have a
reliable car, but a car that fits your family.
Speaker 2 (19:32):
Well, let's ask you this again. Talking with Kelly stump Is.
Speaker 1 (19:34):
She is the car or, founder of the car momb
community Mama for car buying experts, wealth of information. Is
we all hit the road this summer, right now, get
a big seven hour road trip coming up ahead of
us this summer, Kelly was so many drivers unaware what
their policy actually covers.
Speaker 2 (19:50):
Where should people start when they want to review their
auto insurance learn a.
Speaker 17 (19:54):
Little bit more about this specific coverage.
Speaker 16 (19:55):
That way, when you call up your agent, you can say, hey,
this is what I've been reading, this is what I'm
looking for, or can do I have this? Or if not,
can I add it on there? So that would probably
be my first step for you.
Speaker 1 (20:06):
All right, and you've built an amazing community as the
car mom. What are some of the biggest concerns you
hear from parents when it comes to cars in family travel?
Speaker 17 (20:15):
Yeah, you know, I.
Speaker 16 (20:15):
Think that road trips with kids can be a little
bit daunting, right. It's kind of like USh, do you
fly do you drive?
Speaker 18 (20:21):
Like?
Speaker 17 (20:21):
Which one's worse?
Speaker 16 (20:22):
So if you are planning on hitting, if you are
planing on hitting the road, I think one really important
thing to remember is that it is recommended that kids
get out of their car seat at least every two hours.
Speaker 17 (20:31):
So while you're.
Speaker 16 (20:32):
Planning the road trip, don't forget to plan the road trip,
not just the vacation you're going on, not just the destination,
but make it fun, plan, plan good stops along the
way so that you can get out, your kids can
get out, and everyone can have a much more enjoyable
road trip because it's not just the destination, it's also
about the journey.
Speaker 17 (20:49):
And yeah, well.
Speaker 1 (20:51):
Let's have a little fun Kelly, and again talking with
Kelly Stumpy, the car mom. She's a MoMA for car
buying expert and again the founder of the car mom community.
Speaker 2 (20:59):
Kelly, have a little fun with this question.
Speaker 1 (21:01):
Who answered the age old question who gets control of
the radio in the car?
Speaker 17 (21:08):
Such a good question.
Speaker 16 (21:10):
Unfortunately, I feel like for me in my life, it's
my kids constantly, like if it's not a Disney soundtrack,
it's no soundtrack at all.
Speaker 2 (21:16):
Right, And on the.
Speaker 16 (21:18):
Slight chance, like we have like a four way nap
and everyone's napping, it's me and my husband.
Speaker 17 (21:23):
It's still gonna be me.
Speaker 16 (21:25):
And I probably turned on this show to be honest,
because I like I like your energy, I like where
we're going.
Speaker 2 (21:29):
Oh well, thank you, Kelly.
Speaker 16 (21:30):
I know we'll have to syndicate it from Saint Louis,
but that's okay.
Speaker 2 (21:34):
I got you.
Speaker 1 (21:35):
We tend we tend to gravitate towards who's ever driving,
but that usually doesn't last long if if a song
comes on then.
Speaker 2 (21:41):
Someone doesn't like But anyway, I just having a little fun.
I wanted to see if we can answer that.
Speaker 1 (21:45):
And final question for you, Kelly, where can our listeners
go if they're hearing this and they want to make
sure they're protected before they hit the road this summer.
Speaker 16 (21:52):
All my vehicle reviews are on YouTube, my website, thecar
Mom dot com, and then you can find me on
Instagram and TikTok at the car Mom.
Speaker 1 (21:58):
Kelly Stumpy again, Mama four knows a thing or two
about traveling with kids, car buying expert, and of course,
the founder of the karmam community. Kelly, thanks so much,
have a great summer.
Speaker 17 (22:10):
Thanks you too, Thank.
Speaker 2 (22:11):
You and getting Kelly Stumpy the kar Mom.
Speaker 1 (22:13):
For more information, you can find her on nearly every
social media outlet. Just search the car Mob. I'm Scott Fitztel.
We're back to wrap things up here on Kentucky Focus.
Speaker 19 (22:25):
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Talking about guns with others might not always feel comfortable,
but it could save a lot. Here's a way to
start a conversation. Your family is going over to your
neighbor's home for dinner for the first time. How would
you ask if there are any unlocked guns in the home.
Speaker 14 (24:11):
Hey, hey, we're so excited for it tonight. Before we
come over, ask a few questions.
Speaker 2 (24:17):
Yeah, of course.
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Do you have any pets?
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Do you have a pool outside?
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Welcome back to Kentucky Focus. I'm Scott Fitzgerald.
Speaker 1 (24:58):
As we close things out on this special Summer Road
Safety edition of Kentucky Focus. We're reminded summer travel season
is here, and so is Kentucky's annual Clicket or Ticket campaign.
I'll run through the end of the month, including Memorial
Day weekend. Last year, seven hundred and seven people died
on Kentucky roads. Nearly half of those killed in cars
weren't buckled up. That includes nine children under the age
(25:20):
of nine, one of whom wasn't properly restrained.
Speaker 2 (25:22):
Governor Andy B.
Speaker 1 (25:23):
Sheer's reminding us it only takes two seconds to buckle
up and it could save your life. More than one
hundred and ten law enforcement agencies across the state are
stepping up enforcement during this high visibility campaign. The Kentucky
Transportation Cabinet says crashes at night are especially dangerous, and
more than ninety nighttime victims last year weren't wearing a
seat belt or reminded seat belts reduce your risk of
(25:45):
death by up to sixty percent in trucks and SUVs.
Speaker 2 (25:47):
So buckle up every trip, every time.
Speaker 1 (25:50):
And if you'd like to learn more, isit ky highwaysafety
dot Com again, Ky Highwaysafety dot Com. That's gonna wrap
it up for this week's edition of Kentucky Focus Special
thanks to our guest Andrea You from the Motorcycle Safety
Foundation in Kelly Stumpy the car Mom.
Speaker 2 (26:05):
Are helping us all think a little bit more.
Speaker 1 (26:07):
About safety as we head into the busy summer travel season.
All of us here in Kentucky Focus and the Kentucky
News Network of course want you to stay safe, not
just on Kentucky roads, but wherever your journey takes you.
Buckle up, stay alert, and look out for each other
out there. We do truly appreciate you spending part of
your week with us. Your time matters. We know that
more grateful you choose Kentucky Focus. More importantly, we want
(26:28):
you around to join us again next week, So take care,
buckle up and we'll talk to you then. For all
of us at the Kentucky News Network and of course
Kentucky Focus, I'm Scott Fitzgerald.
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important in a child's life. I think men can be
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they may not know how to ask. It's hard for
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is life. And when you shed those tears, that's love,
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hard on ourselves. Life can come at you really quick,
and it can be really tough at times. But then
you put that one foot in front of the other
and you keep doing the right thing. Slowly that voice
(27:39):
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