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MOTORCYCLE SAFETY
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Motorcycle riding requires speciol efforts on your patt to ensure your safety. Knora these
fequifements befofe you fide.
SAFE RIDING RULES
l Always make a pre-ride inspection
( pag e 45 ) h e f o re yo u s tarl t he eng ine.
Y o u m a y p re ve n l d n dJc rdenl or equip-
ment damage.
2. Many accidents involve inexperienced
ders. Most states require a special
motorcycle riding
test
or
iicense.
Make sure you are qualified before
you ride. NEVER
lend your motor-
cycle to an inexpeaienced rider.
3. Many automobile/motorcycle accidents
happen because the automobile driver
does not "see" the motorcyclist. Make
you$elf conspicr.lous to help avoid_the
accident that wasn't your fault:
* Wear bright
or reflective clothing.
* Don't drive in another motorist's
"blind spot".
4. Obey all federal, state, and local laws
and regulations.
*
Excessive spebd is a factor in many
accidents. Obey the speed limits,
and NEVER travel faster than con-
ditions warrant-
* Signal before you make a turl
or
lane change. Your size and maneu-
verability can surprise other motor-
rsts.
5. Don't let other motodsts surpdse you.
Use extra
caution
at
intersections,
parking lot entrances and exits, and
ddveways.
6- Keep both hands on the handlebars
and both feet on the footpegs while
riding. A passenger should hold on to
the motorcycle or the operator with
both hands, and keep both ieet on the
passenger footpegs.
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