Important Things To Do After Passing Your Motorcycle Test

Successfully passing your motorcycle test can be a wonderful feeling

. Providing you with the legal ability to ride a motorcycle, there are several other aspects that need to be taken into consideration and carried out before a motorcycle can be taken out onto a public road.

For example, in addition to passing your test, you are legally obliged to take out some form of motorcycle insurance prior to using a motorcycle anywhere other than on private land. With three levels of cover available, each of which has a different price tag to reflect the amount of cover that the policy provides, there is a type of motorcycle insurance to suit the needs, circumstances and budget of everyone.

Especially for young riders who have just passed their test, finding an insurance company to provide motorcycle insurance cover at a reasonable and affordable price can be a difficult process. As insurance companies base their premiums on how much risk the rider brings with them, as a young rider will have little riding experience, the premiums are instantly increased to reflect this lack of riding skill.

However, although insurance premiums may be high for new riders, they do not need to be completely unaffordable and it is simply a matter of ensuring that you are insuring a motorcycle that is relevant to your needs and ability, it is as safe and secure as possible at all times and that, most importantly, you shop around, comparing prices between insurers, to find the cheapest price possible.

In addition to taking out a motorcycle insurance policy, it is also your legal responsibility in the United Kingdom to purchase and wear a suitable helmet at all times when using your motorcycle. Similar to insurance policies, helmets are available with a vast array of different price tags, ensuring that everyone can afford one of the most important pieces of safety equipment that a motorcycle owner can wear.

Other than helmets, whilst not a legal obligation, it is always strongly advised to purchase a good quality set of leather trousers and jacket, as well as gloves and boots, so to be as protected as possible should the worst happen and you are involved in an incident where you fall off your motorcycle. Although there are many different types of leather motorcycle clothes available, all with varying price tags, as they are not a legal responsibility, they are not as widely available to suit all budgets as helmets are and therefore it may take some shopping around to find an affordable set of riding leathers.

The excitement that is brought with passing your motorcycle test can be immense and it is easy to get carried away in the moment, jumping straight onto your motorcycle and taking it for a ride. Whilst this can be tempting, you must ensure that the above points are all in place to ensure that you are not only a legal rider, but also the safest (to both yourself and others) that you can possibly be.

by: Christopher Reinhold

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