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Safety Guidelines
We recommend that all r id ers take a certified
course approved by the
Motorcycle Safety .
Foundation (MS F ). New ri de rs shou ld sta rt wit h
the
bas ic co u rse, and even experienced riders
will find the adva n ced course benefi cia l.
Fo r information about the MS F training co u rse
nea r es t you, ca ll the national to ll-free number:
(800) 446-9227.
Im Oth er ri di ng t ip s can be found in the You
and Your Motorcycle Riding Ti ps booklet that
came with yo ur mo to rcy cl e.
Ride Defensively
Always pay attention to other vehicles around
you, and do
not assume that other dri vers see
you. Be prepared to stop quickly or perform an
evas i ve maneuver.
Make Yourself Easy to See
Make yourself more visible, especially at night,
by wearing bright reflective clothing,
pos itioning yourself so other drivers can see
you, signaling before turning or changing l anes ,
and using your horn when necessary.
Ride within Your Limits
Never ride beyond your personal abi li ties or
faster than conditi
ons warrant Fatigue and
inattention
ca n impair your ability to u se good
judgment and ride
safe l y.
Don't Drink and Ride
Al co h ol a nd ridi ng don't mi x. Even one
alcohol ic drink can r ed u ce yo ur ability to
respond to ch an gi ng conditi ons, and your
reac tion t im e gets worse with every addit io nal
dr in k. Don't drink a nd ri de, and don 't let your
frie
nd s drink and ride ei th er.