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Staying Sharp
 Staying
Sharp
For some, knowing your skill limits may mean keeping your bike at home when the
weather is threatening. For others it may mean choosing a route that avoids
congested areas
or timing your departure to avoid rush hour traffic. It all depends on your own
skill set and comfort level.
Know Your limits
There are some rules that apply to all riders, no matter the skill level. Riding
in an overly aggressive manner is never acceptable. There's no excuse for
jeopardizing others by pushing your limits on the street. Riding while tired is
another risk that no rider should take. When you're tired, your reflexes are
slowed and your judgment is not as strong – a combination that no motorcycle
rider can afford. Other, more obvious examples of behavior that should be
avoided under any circumstances are talking on a cell phone while riding and
looking at a map while you're in the saddle. If you get off course, pull over to
a safe area to consult your map. Remember, out on the open road, you must take
responsibility for all your actions, and keeping yourself safe should always be
your number one concern.
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