Articles for tag: Motorcycle Riding, Motorcyclists, Road Signs

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How to Get a Wisconsin Motorcycle License

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation Division of Motor Vehicles administers the state’s motorcycle license and permit program. Applicants seeking to ride motorcycles on Wisconsin roads can first get a Wisconsin motorcycle permit by passing a written test. They can then either take a skills test or complete an approved motorcycle training course to get a ...

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Motorcycle Defensive Driving

Motorcycle accidents result in thousands of deaths, and tens of thousands of severe injuries each year. Distracted motorists, dangerous road conditions, and inexperienced riders all contribute to the hazards of riding a motorcycle, but there are ways to combat these dangers. Through a combination of various defensive driving techniques, paired with the skills learned in ...

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How to Get a Texas Motorcycle License

Riding a motorcycle can be great fun and save on gas money at the same time. However, motorcycle riding can also be dangerous to the rider and others on the road. As such, Texas follows the common state practice of requiring a motorcycle license to operate these vehicles on the public roads. In this state, ...

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How to Get an NC Motorcycle License

North Carolina has several oceanside and country areas for excellent motorcycle riding. To help keep the streets safe from potentially dangerous riders, the state requires a license to operate most motorcycles. A North Carolina motorcycle license requires a rider to get a regular driver’s license and then take a two-part North Carolina motorcycle test. The ...

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Licensing Mopeds, Scooters and Motorcycles in Massachusetts

As the weather warms and gas prices sky rocket (over $3.60 in eastern Massachusetts today), shoppers are cruising Boston.Craigslist.com, www.EBAY.com, and local scooter and motorcycle showrooms for fun and economical transportation. Scooters, mopeds, and motorcycles are all motorbikes. All get better gas mileage than most cars. It is important to understand licensing and insurability of ...

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Choosing the Right Motorcycle Riding Gear for You

It seems obvious. On a motorcycle the rider is far more exposed than when driving in a car. Wind, rain, heat and cold all have their effects. The risk of animals running out into the road or cars running into the motorcycle is also has to be considered. Having ridden in a dozen different countries ...