Being safe yet swift on the road is the key to true driving enjoyment. Driving instructor Ulrich Thomson demonstrates in this manual how to master the machine, the road, and traffic situations optimally. From choosing a driving school to describing different types of motorcycles, the right gear, various riding situations, and different weather and landscape conditions, this comprehensive book explains in detail everything a perfect motorcyclist needs to know. With infoboxes on particularly important topics and many practical exercises, there is something for everyone fascinated by motorcycling. Because only those who ride themselves will truly feel and understand what this passion means.