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Risk!
Motorcyclists run a much greater risk of suffering serious injury from road accidents than car drivers. For obvious reasons the motorcycle lacks the protective shell, air bags, seatbelts, crumple zones etc which a car provides. There is no such thing as a minor accident. Knowing you were legally in the right is largely irrelevant as any contact is potentially life threatening.
The motorcycle, the special clothing, the road, the weather and the traffic are all part of the environment of motorcycling so the disadvantage of being more vulnerable can be balanced by taking advantage of increased observation, positioning and manoeuverability.
Some people say it's easy to learn to ride a motorcycle but to develop the basic skills and techniques necessary to ride safely is another matter. Although you can learn on your own trial and error can be a tough teacher - having an accident is both an expensive and painful experience. Pupils will get true value for money from these courses. You will also enjoy your motorcycling more if you are a trained rider as you learn to ride with more confidence and control.
Dublin location of school bikes is GEM Motorcycle Workshop, Chelmsford Lane, Ranelagh, Dublin 6. CLICK HERE FOR MAP
Wicklow beginner course with Motorcycle Hire CLICK HERE FOR MAP
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