Riding Posture
To control a motorcycle well, your body must be in the correct position: Keep your head and eyes up, and look where you want to go.Relax your arms and place…
Basic Riding Techniques
BRAKINGCorrect braking is done in two stages, first put light pressure on the brake levers and pause (set up the brakes), then progressively apply the necessary braking pressure (squeeze). STEERINGA…
Common Hazards – Response
Cover your levers, slow down, and try to make eye contact. Respond before someone can enter your crash avoidance space. A vehicle waiting to turn in front of your path.…
Road Positioning – Bends
Plan to start curves wide for extended vision. Wide in – Tight out Learn when to Apex, or when to Delay Apex Easy in, Faster Out Slow down and begin…
Road Positioning – Gaps
Choose a gap so other vehicles are not forced to change speed or road position.Be clear of the intersection for 3 seconds before other vehicles arrive. Always make sure you…
Road Positioning – Overtaking
When overtaking create a buffer from the vehicle you are passing.Before overtaking a slow-moving vehicle check for side streets and driveway that they may be turning into.Before overtaking check for…