Edition 2025/2026
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Universal truth of motorcycling is, motorcycling is 38 times more dangerous than driving a car.
riding is more dangerous than
driving a car.
when motorcycles collide About 80% of motorcycle crashes result in injury, compared to
with other vehicles are about 20% of car crashes.
almost always injured,
seriously.
DOT They set performance standards that the manufacturers must follow by federal
law.
ECE European union Standard used in many other parts of the world.
Full-Face Helmets provides the most protection through their coverage of the face and jaw.
They were 45% less likely to have injuries on their hands and 73% less
wearing gloves with body armor in
crashes likely to have open wounds.
wearing proper jackets with body were 23% less likely to have injuries and 63% less likely to have open wounds.
armor
wearing proper pants with were 39% less likely to have injuries and 91% less likely to have any open wounds.
protective armor on the knees
Purpose of the engine cut-off switch to be able to shut off the engine without moving your hands on right handle
grip.
1. roll off the throttle. 2. squeeze the clutch. 3. lift the shift lever. 4.
Shifting into Higher gear
ease the clutch out. 5. roll on the throttle.
1. roll off the throttle. 2. squeeze the clutch. 3. press down, firmly, on the
Shifting into Lower gear
shift lever. 4. ease out the clutch vary slowly.
S.P.A.T. 4 step turning Speed, Position, Aim, Turn.
which brake provides more Front brakes provide at least 70% of total stopping power.
stopping power?