Safety courses encouraged for motorcyclists as peak riding weather nears

Josh Hudson prepares students for a motorcycle riding exercise during a class Friday at the Pittsburgh Mills mall complex in Frazer.

Josh Hudson (center) instructs new motorcyclists during a safety class Friday at a Pittsburgh Mills parking lot in Frazer.

Josh Hudson talks to students on how to drive a motorcycle safely during a beginner riding class Friday at a Pittsburgh Mills parking lot in Frazer.

Instructor Bill Huwe talks to students during a motorcycle safety class Friday at the Pittsburgh Mills parking lot in Frazer.

“We need to teach people how to ride safely and responsibly,” said Rhonda Diercks, facilitator of a state-approved motorcycle safety class held at the Pittsburgh Mills mall complex in Frazer.

Josh Hudson (left) instructs new motorcyclists during a safety class Friday at a Pittsburgh Mills parking lot in Frazer.

Josh Hudson gives advice on how to drive a motorcycle safely during a course Friday at a Pittsburgh Mills parking lot in Frazer.

Josh Hudson gives commands to people learning how to drive a motorcycle during a safety course Friday at the Pittsburgh Mills complex in Frazer.

Josh Hudson instructs new motorcyclists during a safety class Friday at a Pittsburgh Mills parking lot in Frazer.

Josh Hudson (center) instructs new motorcyclists during a safety class Friday at a Pittsburgh Mills parking lot in Frazer.