Riding a motorcycle is about 90% mental and only 10% physical. Here you can explore ways to make motorcycling safer, whether you are a motorcycle enthusiast, weekend rider, beginner, passenger, or a car driver. You’ll find answers to common (and uncommon) questions, practical tips, sound advice, and detailed strategy and technique.

Advice

Ask the MMSC
Volunteer motorcycle safety instructors answer questions about motorcycles, motorcycling, and motorcycle safety.

Riding Tip of the Day
Valuable bits of advice to make life on a motorcycle easier and safer.

Sharing the Road
For car drivers and motorcyclists learn the responsibilities everyone has to know in order to share the road safely.

Tips for Motorists
Specific ways for motorists to make the roads safer for motorcyclists.

Minnesota Laws and Regulations
Everything you need to know to operate a motorcycle in Minnesota.

Tests and Quizzes
Just for fun, or use in driver education classes.

Strategy

Advanced Riding Strategies
Hone your mental skills to a razor’s edge.

10 Good Habits
Skilled riders have many things in common - here you’ll find ways to maximize the fun and minimize the risk.

Poor Riding Behaviors
Riders who crash also have many things in common - learn what the 14 bad habits are in order to avoid them.

Technique

Braking
Systems, theory, and technique for developing your braking performance.

Cornering
There is more to cornering than just leaning the bike. Learn about theory, technique, and solutions to common problems.

Lifting a Motorcycle
Everybody has to do it eventually - learn how to do it the right way.

Motorcycling at its Best:

Passengers
Detailed safety instructions for passengers themselves, plus tips for riders who would like to carry passengers.

Group Riding
Useful tips for safe and enjoyable group riding.

Touring
Sound advice for planning, packing, and keeping safe when on your own away from home.

 

- For riders

- For car drivers

- For passengers

- For teachers

 

INSURANCE ALERT—Did you know? Minnesota law mandates that your automobile insurance policy includes coverage for you if you are involved in a crash with an underinsured or uninsured motorist. There are NO such mandates for you with your motorcycle coverage. This means if you are involved in a serious accident with a motorist who has minimal or no insurance, you could be faced with many bills and out-of-pocket expenses of your own! Talk with your insurance agent about adding these very basic protective features to your motorcycle policy.
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 For more information contact:
Pat Hahn, Department of Public Safety
E-mail: pat.hahn@state.mn.us
Heather Olson, Department of Public Safety
E-mail: heather.olson@state.mn.us
Bill Shaffer, Program Coordinator
E-mail: william.shaffer@state.mn.us