Motorcycle Safety Begins With Education
July 27, 2009
A motorcycle hazard is anything that has the potential to cause a motorcycle crash; for example:
- Other traffic
- Animals
- Road debris
- Surface conditions
Your best defense against motorcycle hazards is education and training.
A good place to start learning is with the Motorcycle Safety Foundation’s Guide to Motorcycling Excellence, which discusses safe riding techniques and strategies.
An even better place to start is a Motorcycle Safety Foundation RiderCourse, or rider-training class.
MSF RiderCourses are available in communities across the United States. Beginning riders will want to take the Basic RiderCourse, which combines classroom instruction with riding exercises. Veteran bikers should look to the Experienced RiderCourse.
Whether you ride a sportbike, a cruiser, or a touring bike, these courses will help. There’s nothing like hands-on experience to increase your riding confidence and hone your riding skill.
If you also like to get off-road, you might consider MSF’s DirtBike School. There’s even a ScooterSchool. (These last two courses are of limited availability. Check the Web sites for a location nearest you.)
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