{"id":23749,"date":"2024-04-11T17:56:03","date_gmt":"2024-04-11T17:56:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/?p=23749"},"modified":"2024-04-26T13:18:40","modified_gmt":"2024-04-26T13:18:40","slug":"motorcycle-safety-spring-summer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/motorcycle-safety-spring-summer\/","title":{"rendered":"Hello Moto – Motorcycle Safety for Spring and Summer"},"content":{"rendered":"

With Spring in full swing, folks across the U.S. have begun to turn their thoughts to more playful ways of getting from Point A to Point B.\u00a0 As the days slowly become longer (and warmer, particularly up in the northern parts of the country), we\u2019re soon to hear garage doors creaking open to reveal unused bicycles hanging from the walls, blanketed convertibles, and hibernating motorcycles. And whether or not it\u2019s exactly the right time to take these fair-weather vehicles out for their first spin of the season, now is the perfect moment to revisit the essentials of road safety.<\/p>\n

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A motorcycle drive can mean feeling the sun on your skin, smelling the ocean air, and appreciating the beauty of your surroundings with zero obstructions. The sensation can be liberating and exhilarating, and it\u2019s no wonder that there are close to 8.8 million <\/em>registered motorcycles on the road in America. That said, with nothing but a helmet (and occasionally riding gear) between riders and the elements, nowhere is road safety of more importance than in the realm of motorbikes.\u00a0 Though the two-wheeled symbols of freedom can mean great fun and independence, it behooves all drivers (and passengers as well) to avail themselves of all the critical laws and regulations pertaining to motorcycle safety.<\/p>\n

The first requirement for entering into the world of choppers, hogs, and scooters is to obtain the mandatory driving license.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Separate and in addition to an ordinary driver\u2019s license, the age for eligibility varies by state. In New York, for example, you can begin the permitting process at 16, but you must already be in possession of the regular Class D (Car Operator) learner\u2019s permit. If under 18, you may only proceed with signed consent from a parent or guardian. If you are over 18, feel free to blaze out on your own to get moto licensed.<\/p>\n

In both cases you will have to pass a written test first, and if you pass, you will be given an appointment with the DMV to have your photo taken and collect your temporary permit.\u00a0 Once you\u2019ve got the permit, you will be asked to undergo at least ten hours of road practice in medium to high traffic areas. This practice must be supervised by a licensed driver who is twenty-one years of age or older and who has a motorcycle license (from any state).\u00a0 While driving with a learner\u2019s permit, the student is prohibited from practicing in any parks, through any tunnels or over any bridges.<\/p>\n

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After completing at least ten hours of supervised practice, you will qualify to take the DMV road test.\u00a0 And once you pass the road test, the license to drive will be yours! In some cases, the DMV will waive the obligation of a road test, but it\u2019s best to check with them to see if you qualify for the waiver. In either case, studying, practicing, and testing are just the beginning of road safety. The real assessment comes when that license is in hand, and you are free to move about the country.<\/p>\n

In that vein, here at eTags<\/a> we\u2019ve compiled a list of helpful points to keep in mind before embarking on a motorcycle journey.<\/p>\n

Whether it\u2019s your first solo ride, or if you\u2019re the captain of your local riding club, it\u2019s always a good idea to review the details that could save your life or the lives of others.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n