Ready for the Road: How to Obtain Your Motorcycle License

The bike life is addicting. People from across the world are intrigued by the freedom that riding a motorcycle offers. It is just as adventurous as it is relaxing. Some bikes are built for speed and provide the necessary thrill that often gets sucked right out of life. Others are built for cruising and allow the riders to take a well-needed step away from the fast-paced lives they already lead.

Get Ready for the Open Road

The best thing about the bike life is that it doesn’t discriminate. Both men and women are riders. There is a space for anyone and everyone who is willing to ride. No wonder motorcycles have been popular for over a century.

Before you go out motorcycle shopping at the nearest Harley Davidson store, the first place you should be headed to is the Department of Motor Vehicles to get your motorcycle license or endorsement. Motorcycle endorsement is a label placed on your driver’s license. In order to receive the motorcycle endorsement or a motorcycle license, you must take a Basic Rider Course from the Florida Rider Training Program (FRTP).

The 15-hour Basic Rider Course is a motorcycle guide that teaches you everything you need to know about motorcycle safety on Florida roadways. The course is ideal for beginners and intermediate riders. Students enrolled in the course will learn:

• Physical impairment awareness;
• Necessity of proper riding gear;
• Proper use of the motorcycle controls;
• Effective techniques for proper clutch and throttle control;
• Starting and stopping, swerving, turning, and maneuvering at slow speeds;
• And strategies needed to interact with other traffic.

The course is taught by sponsors in the local area. These sponsors specialize in motorcycle safety and training. Students should be prepared to provide eye protection, gloves, long pants, a long-sleeved shirt, and sturdy over-the-ankle footwear.

The 15-hour Basic Rider Course can be exhausting. Choose a day to take the course when you have ample time. Eat a solid breakfast and drink plenty of fluids to keep you hydrated throughout the day. New riders tend to be nervous going into the Basic Rider Course, but remember that this course brings you one step closer to your biker dreams.

Since you’re a new motorist, your friends at 911 Biker Law want to make sure you’re safe on the road. If something happens and you need a representative who rides, Orlando motorcycle attorney Michael Brehne has you covered. Visit our website or contact our office.

 

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