Table of Contents
RIDING SMARTER TO BE SAFE
FOREWORD.................................Why I wrote this guide
RISK FACTORS KILL OR INJURE........Five basic rules to remember
CHECK LIST TO PREPARE YOU.........What to do to get ready
- WEATHER CHECK..................Take the proper gear
- MOTORCYCLE CHECK.............Know your equipment
- PLAN THE ROUTE...................Avoiding risks factors
- FINAL CHECKS......................Don’t forget must know things, passenger briefing.
- WARM UP AND PREPARED.…..Leaving on your trip safely
- GROUP RIDING…………..……….Proper discussion avoids risk factors
- GROUP RIDING Page Two
- GROUP RIDING Page Three
- GROUP RIDING Page Four
BASIC STEPS TO SAFE GROUP RIDING:
- LAY DOWN GROUND RULES
- STAYING STAGGERED
- NEVER AVOID ANIMALS
- STAY TIGHT APPROACHING HIGH RISK AREAS
- PROPER HAND SIGNALS
- BE IN THE PROPER SAFEST LANE
- CHANGING LANES
- APPROACHING INTERSECTIONS
- BREAKDOWNS
- STOPPING (RISK FACTORS)
- PULLING OUT AFTER STOPS
- LEAVING INTERSECTIONS
- FLOWING WITH TRAFFIC
- SPEED LIMITS
- APPROACHING FLOWING TRAFFIC
- PASSING LARGE VEHICLES
- RIDING IN WET WEATHER
- TOLL BOOTHS
- LEFT TURNS
STUPIDITY
- Racing motors
- Burn outs
- Fast take off
- No head light
- Worn tires
- Faulty equipment
- Bad documents or no licensee
- Improper insurance protection
Each topic above is packed with tips and information on how to ride smart to be safe.
Please pass the on to any one that will take the time to read it.
I will be revising and adding information in the future so please provide a comment if you have anything to add that can be of benefit to others.
Thank You,
DISCLAIMER: THIS GUIDE WAS WRITTEN TO HELP REINFORCE ANY INFORMATION OR TRAINING THAT YOU MAY ALREADY HAVE.. IT IS NOT TO BE IN ANY WAY TO BE CONSIDERED AS THE LAW OR MANDATORY TO FOLLOW. YOU MUST ADJUST ACCORDINGLY TO ANY SITUATION THAT MIGHT ARISE. SOME STATE LAWS MAY CONTRADICT THIS GUIDE, SO BE AWARE OF STATE REGULATIONS.
Written By: Art Westergren
December 2009