Driving a Motorcycle

Driving a motorcycle is very different from driving a car. Since motorcycles are two-wheeled vehicles, they topple over when ­they stop moving. A moving motorcycle is affected by gyroscopic forces that are unique to two-wheeled machines. As a result, new motorcyclists must develop the skills necessary to handle their machines and must be licensed before they can drive their motorcycles on the street. In particular, motorcycle riders must master the art of steering, braking and changing gears.