--Learn.
More
than
90%
of
riders
involved
in
accidents
had
no
formal
training.
Take
a
Motorcycle
RiderCourse®
to
develop
good
basic
riding
techniques.
--Get
Licensed.
Nearly
half
of
all
motorcycle
riders
involved
in
accidents
are
unlicensed
or
improperly
licensed.
--Prepare.
Wear
appropriate
gear
for
comfort
and
protection.
--Be
Seen.
Stand
out.
Wear
bright
clothing
and
use
retroreflective
material.
--Be
Awake.
Fatigue
and
drowsiness
can
impair
a
motorcyclist's
ability
to
react.
--Plan.
When
riding
in
a
group,
determine
your
route
in
advance
and
coordinate
it
with
the
other
riders.
--Inspect.
Conduct
a
safety
inspection
of
your
motorcycle
before
each
ride.
--Ride
Sober.
Alcohol
and
other
drugs
affect
judgment
and
do
not
mix
with
motorcycling.
Obey
the
Law.
Don't
speed;
know
the
local
traffic
laws
and
rules
of
the
road.
--Be
Courteous.
Be
considerate
on
the
road;
show
courtesy
and
respect
to
other
drivers.
--Improve.
Take
an
Experienced
RiderCourse®
to
sharpen
your
street-riding
strategies
and
accident-avoidance
skills.
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