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Ride to Stay Alive -
Get training; government safety officials say lack of basic rider skills is a cause of crashes. Information on Motorcycle Safety Foundation Courses is available at 800-446-9227 or www.msf-usa.org.
Before every ride, check tire pressure and tread depth, hand and foot brake operation, headlights and signal indicators. Secure and balance cargo.
Passengers should mount after the engine is started, sit as far forward as possible, keep both feet on the foot pegs, keep legs and feet away from the hot muffler, lean when the driver does.
Wear a helmet meeting U.S. Department of Transportation vehicle standard regulation 218. Look for DOT symbol on outside back of helmet. If it has no face shield, wear goggles. Ride with arms and legs completely covered, ideally with leather or heavy denim. Wear leather boots or athletic shoes that cover the ankles against abrasion or impact.
Ride defensively, keep headlights on, wear something reflective, stay out of cars' "blind spots," use signals.
Watch for hazards like slippery manhole covers and painted highway strips, grease spots and sandy patches.
Don't drink and ride. A motorcycle requires more skill and coordination to operate than a car.
Buy the right size and type of cycle -- one that isn't too heavy for the rider to balance or pick up if it falls over but not so light that is lacks the speed, performance and ride quality for type of travel planned.
Tips and other info on motorcycle safety are available on the NHTSA's website.
Source: NHSTA
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