Driver safety on motorcycles, mopeds or scooters is imperative.  They may go faster, look cooler, or squeeze into places where cars couldn't, but they are also more prone to serious accidents.

If you've seen the world pass by ever so quickly, heard the gentle roar of an engine just below you and felt the rush of the air on your face --- you start wondering why everyone wouldn't just drive motorcycles instead.  Here are some driver safety tips, if you choose motorcycles, mopeds or scooters:

Helmet-hair – Driver safety on motorcycles, mopeds, scooters and other 2-wheeled vehicles should start here.  On a motorcycle, a helmet is a life investment.  Find one that fits well --- loose-fitting helmets might fall off when you accelerate while on a motorcycle.

Suit up! - Part of motorcycle/moped/scooter driver safety is clothing.  If you're going out 'round the corner, then maybe having a helmet will do, but if you're going on a long trip, wear motorcycle clothing --- something to maybe lessen the scrapes, should you fall off.  Find bright/reflective motorcycle clothes as this will make you more visible to motorists on the road.

Protect Your Eyes – A general driver safety tip is keeping your eyes on the road --- and most motorcycles don't have windshields to protect your eyes from dust or insects that you happen to pass by.  Pick a helmet with eye protection, or better yet, find shatter-proof goggles.

Flash Your Lights – Not your teeth.  A motorcycles, mopeds and scooters are just hard to spot during the day and night.  Driver safety suggests that you open up your lights to make sure the vehicles in front and back of you see that you're there.

Keep Your Distance – The best driver safety tip on motorcycles/mopeds/scooters next to helmets is keeping your distance.  Even on the mildest of collisions, the driver of a motorcycle (or moped/or scooter) is more likely to receive more damage --- keeping ample distance will do wonders for driver safety.

Remember... the safe operation of a motorcycle requires practiced skill, knowledge, and a respectful understanding of the limitations imposed by the operator, the machine, and the environment.  Learn more about how to get your motorcycle license in your state. 

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