Manners For Two Wheels: Motorcycle Etiquette

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Manners For Two Wheels Motorcycle Etiquette

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• American-TriStar Insurance Services

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Always Ride Prepared

• You've invested in your machine. You've attended
  the classes and passed the tests. You've bought
  your shiny new helmet and your leathers. You've
  updated your insurance policy to cover
  motorcycles. Are you ready to hit the road as a
  brand-new biker? Not quite! Take a moment to
  review some basic principles of motorcycle
  etiquette before you roar off into the sunset.

Never get on your bike without being fully
prepared. That means being dressed properly, with
all safety gear and your helmet. Make sure you
have all your necessary paperwork, too. It goes
without saying that your license should be
current and your insurance should be appropriate
for your bike.
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Treat Other Bikers Right

• Bikers consider themselves a brotherhood. Now
  that you're joining, whether you're male or
  female, do your part to maintain this sibling
  spirit. Acknowledge other bikers when you meet
  them on the road a wave or brief nod is
  traditional. It's not necessary if visibility is
  poor or if one or both of you are busy with
  traffic, shifting, cornering, or other concerns.
  Don't pass another biker in the same lane unless
  this is legal in your area AND the other rider
  waves you past.

Be Smart At Stops

• If you stop at a red light behind another bike,
  never pull alongside the motorcycle in front of
  you. This will unnerve riders who don't know you,
  and they have a right to be nervous! Stop behind
  and to the side of the other rider so that you're
  clearly visible There's no guarantee that you and
  the other rider have similar plans for when the
  light turns green, and you may cause an
  inadvertent crash if you're right alongside the
  other bike.

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Park Sensibly

• No matter how tough the parking situation is,
  don't park in the same space as a stranger.
  Doubling up two bikes in the same space is only
  acceptable when you're traveling in a group and
  know the other rider.

Learn Hand Signals
Motorcyclists' hand signals vary from region to
region, but you should familiarize yourself with
the basics before you cover too many miles. At a
minimum, know the signals for turning Left hand
outstretched for left turns, left arm held up
bent at the elbow for right turns.
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• This goes back to the familial feeling shared by
  everyone riding a motorcycle. If you see a fellow
  rider by the side of the road who is in distress,
  stop and assist in whatever way you can. It's
  impossible to see what another biker's problem
  might be when you're zooming by at speed
  regardless of your own resources, you might have
  exactly what it takes to get him or her back on
  the road.For the most part, motorcycle
  etiquette is really a matter of common sense.
  That doesn't mean it' necessarily something you
  can work out on your own, though. Follow the tips
  presented here to be a responsible rider as you
  gain two-wheeled experience. Remember you can
  always ask veteran bikers for advice if you're
  unclear on some of the subtleties of proper
  etiquette.

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Contact us

• American Tri-Star is a Insurance company base in
  San Diego, CA. We are specializes in auto
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  gladly answer all your questions, while getting
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