Motorcycle Education and Training will Save your Life!

San Diego Motorcycle Accident Lawyer Norman Gregory Fernandez and friends on a run in San Diego

It should be obvious to all motorcyclists that education and training is the key to being a good rider, and keeping both wheels on the road.

I do not work for the MSF nor do I get any money whatsoever from the MSF, so my endorsement of the fact that EVERYONE, including seasoned riders should take a MSF certified basic motorcycle riding course if they are a new rider, or have been out of the saddle for a few years, is not a matter of bias, it’s a matter of common sense.

I further recommend that EVERYONE take a MSF advanced motorcycle riding course, on their own motorycle, every time they get a new type of motorcycle.

Yes, I know, it cost money, it’s a hassle, and you are an experienced bad assed experienced rider that knows everything about riding…… NOT. I have ridden hundreds of thousands of miles on many types of motorcycles since I was a kid.

I am still amazed at new tricks and safety techniques that I learn from other riders from time to time. I am also amazed at the differences in the various motorcycles that I have ridden over the years with respect to their handling, breaking, power, etc. I feel that a rider on a new motorcycle does not really know their bike unless they put a minimum of 1,000 miles on the motorcycle, no matter how many years they have been riding.

The sad fact is that motorcycle deaths and injuries have been growing every year. Much of these deaths and injuries have been attributed to there being more new riders on the road due to the increase in popularity of riding motorcycles, plus the rises in gas prices forcing persons to buy motorcycles to save money.

There are three parts to education and training for bikers; (1) The biker knowing how to properly ride his motorcycle; (2) The biker knowing what Cagers do; and (3) Cagers getting a more positive image of us bikers so that they respect our right to be on the road, and are more careful when they see us.

We bikers only really have control of (1) and (2). With respect to number (3) we can have an affect. This is my humble opinion.