How To Learn To Drive A Motorcycle Safely

A motorcycle accident is a potentially lethal threat to riders everywhere. That’s why the state of Florida has dedicated so much energy and so many resources to providing motorcycle enthusiasts with excellent safety awareness programs. Motorcycles are everywhere and Florida wants you to be safe and enjoy the ride by not having a motorcycle accident.

The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles duel service center in Spring Hill is a great place to start your journey to becoming an endorsed safe rider and avoid a motorcycle accident. You will find the Florida Motorcycle Handbook and all the forms necessary to register and tag your motorcycle, earn your endorsement and learn the basics.

Residents of Brookville, Spring Hill, Wesley Chapel and the surrounding area can begin the training to become a safe motorcyclist by enrolling in classes at The Cycle School of Florida located in Brookville. They offer the Florida Rider Training Program sponsored by the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. This 15-hour course was developed by the Motorcycle Safety Foundation to help riders avoid a motorcycle accident and introduce new riders to several key concepts.

• Proper dress while operating a motorcycle.
• Handling and maneuvering.
• Inclement weather strategies.
• Defensive maneuvering
• Basic skills development.
• How to avoid a motorcycle accident.
• What to do if you are involved in a motorcycle accident. 

In addition to the Beginning Rider Course they also offer an Experienced Rider Course. The ERC is a one day class that was developed for riders who already have their endorsement but would like a refresher. The ERC focuses on some advanced rider issues with an emphasis on motorcycle accident avoidance.

• Dealing with traffic hazards.
• Developing advanced maneuvering skills.
• Dealing with emergencies on the road.
• How to avoid a motorcycle accident.
• What to do if you are involved in a motorcycle accident.

The Florida Safety Council is also doing its part to help riders reduce the risk of having a motorcycle accident and related injuries or fatalities. There website www.floridasafety.org/courselist.asp offers many classes concerning safety and motorcycle endorsement. From Basic Motorcycle Rider courses to DUI courses the Florida Safety Council is an invaluable resource. They even have convenient online course registration and course options.

Ride Smart Florida has a fantastic website concerning all things motorcycle. They are committed to the task of reducing the number of Florida riders who have a motorcycle accident through education and information. The Ride Smart Florida website, available HERE, is packed with facts. From knowledge and statistics to skills and legal matters, Ride Smart Florida is a cornucopia of valuable information that every rider needs.

They say accidents happen but let’s use all the resources available to stay safe and not have one single motorcycle accident. Do your part by participating in the suggested safety and training courses available in Hernando County and surrounding areas. Have fun, be safe and live to ride another day.