1. Jamie Rosenberger
Summer 2012

2. Introduction
 Protective Gear
 Stationary Safety
 Operating Safety
 Your Surroundings
 General Laws

3. Protective Gear
Leather DOT or Snell Approved
Leather (no laces)
Leather or Padded

4. Pre-Operating Checks
 Lights
 Headlights
 Rear / Brake Light
 Turning Signals
 Brakes
 Front and Back
 Tires
 Tread
 Condition
 Horn
 Gas/Oil

5. Operating Safety
 Low speed turns
 Steering
 High speed turns
 Counter Steering
 Using hand signals

6. Your Surroundings
 Animals
 Always scan the area around you
 Railroad crossings
 Look both ways
 Approach perpendicular
 Debris on road
 Avoid if done safely
 Approach perpendicular
 Other drivers
 Intersections
 Texting or talking on phone

7. Generals Laws
OHIO
 Motorcycle Endorsement
 Helmet
 Required for Novice Riders (permit license)
 Under 18 for passenger or rider
 Required when it is a requirement for operator
 Eye Protection
 Safety Goggles, windshield or helmet shield
 Passenger
 No age restriction, must have seat for passenger, must have pegs
 Motorcycle Specifics
 Light, one mirror minimum, turn signals (if made in or after 1968),
muffler

8. Enjoy the Ride!
 Relax and enjoy riding your motorcycle!!