Riding a motorcycle is about 90% mental and only 10% physical. Here you can explore ways to make motorcycling safer, whether you are a motorcycle enthusiast, weekend rider, beginner, passenger, or a car driver. You’ll find answers to common (and uncommon) questions, practical tips, sound advice, and detailed strategy and technique.





          NEW in Riding Tips: Go High-Viz!
Click here for techniques and strategies to make yourself more visible to other drivers.
Be a Perfect 10 Quiz: Rate your visibility on a scale of 1-10!




Advice

Ask the MMSC  

Use icons to find information for:

     Motorcyclists

    Car Drivers

      Motorcycle Passengers

      Teachers

  
Volunteer motorcycle safety instructors answer questions about motorcycles, motorcycling, and motorcycle safety.

Moped Safety 
Valuable bits of advice to make life on a moped, motorized bicycle, electric-assisted bicycle, or motorized foot scooter easier and safer.

Sharing the Road        
For car drivers and motorcyclists learn the responsibilities everyone has to know in order to share the road safely.

Tips for Motorists    
Specific ways for motorists to make the roads safer for motorcyclists.

Minnesota Laws and Regulations  
Everything you need to know to operate a motorcycle in Minnesota.

Tests and Quizzes         
Just for fun, or use in driver education classes.

Scooter Safety Tips   
An off-site link to the Motorcycle Safety Foundation's "You and Your Scooter" Riding Tips.


Strategy

Advanced Riding Strategies  
Hone your mental skills to a razor’s edge.

10 Good Habits  
Skilled riders have many things in common - here you’ll find ways to maximize the fun and minimize the risk.

Protective Gear    
Use motorcycle gear for comfort, visibility, and protection on the road.

Poor Riding Behaviors   
Riders who crash also have many things in common - learn what the 14 bad habits are in order to avoid them.

Rider Perception           
New! Try the interactive Motorcycle Safety Foundation rider perception/observation test.

Technique

Braking  
Systems, theory, and technique for developing your braking performance.

Cornering    
There is more to cornering than just leaning the bike. Learn about theory, technique, and solutions to common problems.

Lifting a Motorcycle     
Everybody has to do it eventually - learn how to do it the right way.


Motorcycling at its Best

Passengers    
Detailed safety instructions for passengers themselves, plus tips for riders who would like to carry passengers.

Group Riding      
Useful tips for safe and enjoyable group riding.

Touring      
Sound advice for planning, packing, and keeping safe when on your own away from home.

Last Updated 10/7/2009

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