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Motorcycle Safety
Safety Precautions
Safety Precautions
Ride cautiously and keep your hands on the
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handlebars and feet on the footpegs.
Keep passenger’s hands onto the grab rail,
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passenger’s feet on the footpegs while
riding.
Always consider the safety of your
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passenger, as well as other drivers and
riders.
Protective Apparel
Make sure that you and any passenger are
wearing an approved motorcycle helmet, eye
protection, and high-visibility protective
clothing. Ride defensively in response to
weather and road conditions.
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Helmet
Safety-standard certified, high-visibility, correct
size for your head
Must fit comfortably but securely, with the
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chin strap fastened.
Face shield with unobstructed field of vision
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or other approved eye protection.
WARNING
Not wearing a helmet increases the
chance of serious injury or death in a
crash.
Make sure that you and any
passenger always wear an approved
helmet and protective apparel.
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Gloves
Full-finger leather gloves with high abrasion
resistance
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Boots or Riding Shoes
Sturdy boots with non-slip soles and ankle
protection
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Jacket and Pants
Protective, highly visible, long-sleeved jacket
and durable trousers for riding (or a protective
suit).
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