2007-10-20 08:50:34 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Motorcycles
Any safety training course is worth a little bit of our time. You may already know everything or think you do but most of us really don't. When I'm driving and hear a motorcycle nearby I very often cannot find it in my mirrors, I know it is there but I can't locate it. It makes me afraid to even change lanes until I can pinpoint it's location but other drivers may not share that kind of caution. You need to know that if you are on a bike. Listen, motorcyclists do not usually have fender benders they have wrecks and they can be seriously injured or killed in what would be a minor 25mph incident between automobiles. It's like asking if staying alive is worth the trouble. At worst it takes some time and teaches you nothing you didn't already know. At best you learn one thing that will someday save your life. I think it's worth it.
2007-10-20 08:59:43 · answer #1 · answered by Robert P 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it's definitely a good option. If you've never ridden a bike before they'll teach you the basics all the way up. Take a look at the MSF courses. They offer beginner and experienced rider courses. They are both well structured and after you pass the beginner course you'll have your motorcycle endorsement for your license instead of having to go out to the DMV and take the test there. That and the people you're with are pretty cool too!
2007-10-20 21:15:14 · answer #2 · answered by Gump 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They say that knowledge is power. And, that you can never have too much training. I'd add that as dangerous as motorcycles are, the extra training is well worth the time and cost. I've been riding for 41 years and been knocked down a few times. I still plan to take a refresher training course next spring when my wife and daughter take their safety course.
Remember in the end, there are only two kinds of riders. Those who have been knocked down, and those who are going to be knocked down.
Ride safe
2007-10-20 16:29:49 · answer #3 · answered by randy 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Id have to say yes. I can say first hand that the things I learned in that class is helping me still today. Ive been riding for a while now and even though Ive picked up some bad habits over time it still taught me the basics.Things that I learned in that class has helped me (in my opinion) get out of situations that could have been much worse.Knock on wood ive never been down over the years and some of that credit has to go to that class. Knowledge aside, the discount that you receive from your insurance will more than pay for the class over the years.
2007-10-22 13:12:48 · answer #4 · answered by Elliott R 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hell yes!
The safety course is good even if you don't ride! It will make you aware of motorcycles more.
Hope you learn to ride, and have lots of fun!
2007-10-21 12:56:52 · answer #5 · answered by Jim! 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i would say so when you see young ones on the road today i think it would be a better option with the volume of cars on the road these days happy biking
2007-10-20 16:56:57 · answer #6 · answered by c5 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ask your insurance company. Statistically, the answer is yes.
2007-10-20 15:53:32 · answer #7 · answered by unabashed 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It depends.
If you are looking to do course on that specific subject, I would recommend that. Otherwise you can opt for other option that you have.
2014-03-16 12:58:16 · answer #8 · answered by YA-User 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah!!! So that you can get the hang of it without any bruises on you..
2007-10-20 15:55:05 · answer #9 · answered by D.T. 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋