Operating a Motorcycle

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Riding a motorcycle can be a source of great enjoyment and offer you a sensation of pure freedom. But with freedom comes responsibilities, for your own safety and for that of others. To make the most of your motorcycling experience, always remember that you are sharing the road with many other drivers. Your knowledge, your skills and, above all, your behaviour play a vital role in your safety.

This guide is intended for anyone who wants to learn to operate a motorcycle. It presents the concepts you must assimilate in order to become a safe, cooperative and responsible motorcyclist.

This guide can also serve as a useful reference for experienced motorcyclists. It offers a wealth of supplementary information to help you refresh your knowledge, as well as tools you can use to evaluate yourself as a motorcyclist and improve your driving habits.

This revised edition provides additional explanations and information, while rendering certain concepts more accessible.

Table des matières

Table des matières
Operating a Motorcycle 1
Table of Contents 7
Before ­Learning to Operate a Motorcycle 14
Points to consider before ­learning to operate a motorcycle 15
The process of obtaining a licence to operate a motorcycle 17
The principal steps in obtaining a licence to operate a motorcycle 18
Types of training 19
Contents of the training 21
How to use this guide 25
Chapter 1 - Handling a Motorcycle 26
Special context of operating a motorcycle 28
Laws of Physics 30
How a Motorcycle Works 34
Basic Operations 45
Driving Techniques 49
Manoeuvres 60
Chapter 2 - Handling a Motorcycle on the Road 88
Driving Techniques to Prevent Risks 90
Manoeuvres on the Road 107
Other Road Users 120
Avoiding the Pitfalls of the Road 124
Chapter 3 - Acting Safely, Cooperatively and Responsibly 129
Risks Related to the Driver 131
Risks Related to Driving Conditions 139
Risks Related to the Vehicle Used 146
Planning Your Trips… Strategically! 150
What type of Motorcyclist Do You Want to Become? 157
Exercises 165
Chapter 1: Handling a Motorcycle 166
Chapter 2: Handling a Motorcycle on the Road 176
Chapter 3: Acting Safely, Cooperatively and Responsibly 183
Formative Evaluation: Closed-Track Practical Training 190
Formative Evaluation: On-Road Practical Training 192
Toolbox 194
Choosing Your Motorcycle 195
Your Budget 196
Buyer’s Guide: First Motorcycle 197
At the Beginning of the Season 202
During the Season 225
End of the Season (storage) 242

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