Colorado Motorcycle Operator’s Handbook
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DR 2336 (08/27/12)
This Motorcycle Operator ’s Handbook has been
prepared to inform you of the basic knowledge
and skills necessary for the safe operation of a
2- or 3-wheel motorcycle.
This handbook is a
supplement
to the Colorado Driver
Handbook. For details on Colorado driving laws, please
refer to the Colorado Driver Handbook.
Motorcycling is fun and exciting. There is nothing like
seeing the world from behind the handlebars of your
own motorcycle, but you need to know what you are
doing. Unfortunately, many riders teach themselves
or rely on tips from friends. Even after several years
of riding, many do not have the knowledge and skills
to avoid a crash.
If you are thinking about buying a 2- or 3-wheel motor-
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while, think about motorcycle rider education now!
The Motorcycle Operator Safety Training (MOST)
program is designed to prepare you to ride a
motorcycle in the safest possible manner. In the
Basic Rider Course you will learn motorcycling skills
through on-cycle training as well as in the classroom.
The curriculum used has been developed by the
Motorcycle Safety Foundation and is based upon 25
years of research.
The MOST program also offers the Advanced Rider
Course for experienced riders. In this course you
will learn advanced riding techniques and defensive
strategies. Call the telephone number listed on the back
cover of this manual or visit
www.comotorcyclesafety.com
to locate a MOST training site near you.
This handbook also covers safe operation of a 3-wheel
motorcycle. It is important to understand there are
differences between 2- and 3-wheel motorcycles.
Three-wheel motorcycle rider education is available
in Colorado. The curriculum used has been developed
by Evergreen Safety Council Sidecar/Trike Education
Program. In the Novice course, you will learn 3-
wheeling skills through classroom instruction as well
as instruction on a 3-wheel vehicle. With the Advanced
course, you will learn advanced techniques and
defensive strategies.
Keep this handbook for reference even after you have
become a licensed rider and refresh your knowledge
occasionally to assure yourself and others that you are
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For the purpose of this handbook, “motorcycle” will
refer to both 2- and 3-wheel motorcycles, except where
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Cover photo courtesy Tomas Vojtek
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