If you have thought about riding a motorcycle, then one thing you should consider is taking a motorcycle safety course. Many people think this is something that's not going to be very helpful, but the truth is that taking a course that teaches you the proper driving and maintenance of motorcycles will only help you to become a better rider. Even if you think you know a lot about riding bikes, there may be laws and tactics that you are unfamiliar with which could come in handy someday.
There are plenty of basic courses that are designed to teach novice riders. Don't worry about looking like the beginning rider who doesn't know how to do anything. There will be other new riders in the class. If you simply want a refresher course, you can take a class for riders who are looking at getting back on a bike after a long hiatus. These courses provide a safe and encouraging environment for those who are new to riding so that they don't feel overwhelmed or frustrated. The level of learning is geared specifically toward new riders.
Most motorcycle safety courses only take a weekend, so you don't have to sacrifice too much time. They are divided up between five hours of classroom learning and ten hours of on-bike learning. This way you have time when you can discuss the laws and information before you ever even get on the motorcycle. In some classes, you will even be able to have more discussion and learning after the riding sessions, so if you have problems when riding you can address them.
