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Three Elements Any Motorcycle Driver Training Course Must Have To Be Considered Valid By An Insurance Company
2010-05-12
One of the most exciting times of a teenager's life is obtaining a driver's license and getting his or her first vehicle. Many teenagers, and adults included, are even more excited to drive a motorcycle. There is just something about riding on the open highway with the wind rushing at you that spells freedom. There is a practical side that motorcycle owners need to realize as well. In order to ride a motorcycle, you need to have motorcycle insurance and a motorcycle insurance policy can be expensive. However, there are ways to reduce your insurance premium, such as successfully completing a motorcycle driver training course.
Insurance companies do not recognize every motorcycle training school, which can be frustrating if you have spent your hard earned money on motorcycle training courses. Some insurance companies will not issue a motorcycle insurance policy if the owner or driver has not completed an approved course. If they do offer to issue a policy, then they may charge a higher premium for the policy. Therefore, it is in your best interest to complete an approved motorcycle training driving course. It is better to learn how to ride a motorcycle from a licensed professional instead of learning on your own. You will be made aware of the laws and rules of the road as well as what you should and shouldn't do when riding a motorcycle.
There are certain rules and regulations that driver training schools must follow in order to make a difference on your motorcycle insurance policy. Students must complete a specified number of hours in the classroom as well as on the road before they can pass the course. As well, the school must be approved by the ministry of the state and each instructor that is employed at the school must possess a valid driver training instructor license that has been issued in the state of residence and employment. The motorcycle training school has to follow a state approved teaching curriculum in order to be recognized by insurance companies.
Before you even entertain the idea of purchasing a motorcycle, you should enroll in a motorcycle driver training course. Not only will it help lower your insurance rates, but you will receive the proper training and learn the rules of the road. You will make the roads safer for yourself and for other motorists. Always research the driver training school before enrolling to make sure that they are considered valid by insurance companies. Ask questions about the length of time they have been in business and how long their instructors have been working there. You could also ask around for both positive and negative feedback about the company.