ALPHARETTA, Ga. — As the gift-deluge of Hanukkah and Christmas are upon us, sporty toys will inevitably land in inexperienced hands. Those that land motorcycles should know that there is a rookie remedy and it is not just nice – it is crucial. And classes significantly bolster riders’ chances of survival.
The Georgia Motorcycle Safety Program, part of the Georgia Department of Driver Services, has received its annual grant to educate the public on, among other things, the classes they help conduct at 30 sites around Georgia. The extra federal money also enables the program to recruit more motorcycle instructors, which they need.
That deficit is actually a good thing, program officials say, because it means there is a demand for the classes the Motorcycle Safety Foundation offers to riders of varying ages and abilities. People actually want the training, yes. But the MSF classes also serve to help riders get licensed in the state…