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THE SPORT OF MOTORCYCLING
MOST ACCIDENTS CAN BE AVOIDED .................................................................................................... 1-3
IF YOU DON’T HAVE A HELMET - BUY A HELMET, AND WEAR IT EVERY TIME YOU RIDE ............. 1-3
IF A COLLISION IS IMMINENT, DO SOMETHING! ................................................................................... 1-4
SPECIAL SITUATIONS REQUIRE SPECIAL CARE ................................................................................. 1-5
KNOW YOUR LIMITS ................................................................................................................................. 1-5
BE EXTRA SAFETY-CONSCIOUS ON BAD WEATHER DAYS ............................................................... 1-6
PRACTICE AWAY FROM TRAFFIC .......................................................................................................... 1-7
INSPECTION BEFORE RIDING ................................................................................................................. 1-7
ACCESSORIES AND LOADING ................................................................................................................ 1-8
CARRYING A PASSENGER ...................................................................................................................... 1-8
MOTORCYCLE SAFETY FOUNDATION’S
“RIDING TIPS AND PRACTICE GUIDE” HANDBOOK
(FOR OWNERS IN USA) ............................................................................................................................ 1-9
BE STREET SMART ................................................................................................................................... 1-9
LABELS ...................................................................................................................................................... 1-9
CONCLUSION .......................................................................................................................................... 1-10