How I did it: Plenty of practice and assistance from my elder brother. It is mainly about balancing the bike and maintaining the right gears at the right speeds. My brother's bike was available and he was willing to teach me. So we hit the road a plenty of times each week. I learnt the basics on a deserted football ground before driving in traffic. Try commuting to closer destinations whenever possible. It'll boost your confidence.

Lessons & tips: Get a simple bike, one that's not too expensive and not brand new

(Something you wouldn't worry about much if you thrashed it completely) .

GET A HELMET!!

Get some one who already knows how to drive one and can ride with you

and give you tips. (This is necessary if you have no previous experience of driving one)

Find a decent stretch of road with very little traffic to practice. (Open fields can do too)

It gets easier. Whenever in doubt, hit the clutch and then the brakes.

Try and drive at a speed at which you can halt immediately if required. Maintaining your distance and looking around in traffic is a must.

Resources: My elder brother.

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Apr 27, 2011, 03:36PM PDT | 0 comments | 13 cheers