Riders guide 2014 RIDER ? S GUIDE to Operation Safety and Licensing MOTORCYCLES MOPEDS POWER-ASSISTED BICYCLES MAXIMUM CRIDER ? S GUIDE to Operation Safety and Licensing MOTORCYCLES MOPEDS POWER-ASSISTED BICYCLES CIntroduction A motorcycle rider must have

RIDER ? S GUIDE to Operation Safety and Licensing MOTORCYCLES MOPEDS POWER-ASSISTED BICYCLES MAXIMUM CRIDER ? S GUIDE to Operation Safety and Licensing MOTORCYCLES MOPEDS POWER-ASSISTED BICYCLES CIntroduction A motorcycle rider must have skill knowledge and a responsible attitude to operate a motorcycle safely The thought of safety ?rst must be present for every ride Riding a motorcycle can be an enjoyable experience but riding can also be a high-risk activity Motorcycles are not like a vehicle with four or more wheels Two-wheeled vehicles are smaller and less stable A rider who loses control of a motorcycle or is involved in a collision will likely receive a serious injury In some cases even death can be the result New riders have a greater risk of being in a collision than experienced riders Lack of practice with the control and safe handling of a two-wheeled vehicle is a major factor Even drivers who have experience with other types of vehicles are beginners when learning to operate a motorcycle In an average year collisions involving motorcycle riders where there was injury or death ? people were killed and injured ? motorcycle riders under the age of had the highest involvement rate per licensed drivers In particular to year olds had the highest rate ? the most common improper actions of motorcycle riders were running o ? the road following too closely or passing unsafely ? compared to drivers of other types of vehicles motorcycle riders were most likely to have consumed alcohol before the crash ? dry roads were present of the time Those wishing to ride a motorcycle should not attempt to do so without full knowledge of how to operate one The operation requires the complex coordination of clutch throttle and brakes in varying tra ?c conditions The O ?ce of Tra ?c Safety strongly recommends that anyone wanting to learn to ride should obtain training and education from a licensed motorcycle rider training school New knowledge and skills will be learned as will how to avoid or reduce the risk of dangerous situations For more information regarding rider training schools please refer to your local directory Riding a motorcycle is not like driving a car or riding a bicycle or moped Some people make the mistake of thinking they can get on a motorcycle and ride This has led to deaths Also for this reason a rider should not lend his or her motorcycle to anyone who has not had training in riding and does not hold a valid class motorcycle licence For the safety of all drivers riders and pedestrians everyone in control of a vehicle must cooperate with other road users and follow all laws and regulations A Rider ? s Guide to Operation Safety and Licensing CGuides available Geared to Go A Workbook for Coaching New Drivers The following guides provide information about the safe operation of cars and light trucks commercial vehicles and motorcycles and the licensing of drivers and riders These guides provide information

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