By doug_wertman
The weather has been nice this week, and that’s why I felt it was time to throw out my annual motorcycle safety lesson. We see a lot more motorcycle accidents this time of the year because seasonal riders are pulling their bikes out of storage, motorcycle dealerships are running promotions to entice new riders, and everyone is hitting the road.
Whether you’re a new or experienced rider it’s even more important to pay attention to the other drivers on the road right now. In the last 2 weeks I’ve already heard of 4 different motorcycle riders killed or injured in our area because they collided with cars that pulled out in front of them. You must remember to pay more attention to the car than the car is paying to you! Many drivers don’t look twice, may feel they are superior to motorcycles, or may just be a bit slack this time of the year because they haven’t had to be as cautious watching for motorcycles in the colder months.
When riding always treat each car as if the driver cannot see you. One of the most important rules of safety is taking the steps to keep yourself and other drivers safe.
If you’re a new rider or you’re thinking about buying your first motorcycle please please please take a motorcycle safety course before you get on the road. At the very least spend check out the Learn To Ride A Motorcycle ebook.
The book will teach you valuable information starting from the very beginning phase of getting a permit, how to choose the right bike, choosing safety gear, and all the way up to proper riding techniques. The book also recommends taking an MSF course, and I truly believe this is one of the best ways to learn proper riding safety.
