68 | Driver’s Manual Because motorcyclists must take additional pre-  cautions when they come upon special highway  surfaces, you should know what a motorcyclist  may do: Limited use motorcycles, often called mopeds,  are low speed, two- or three-wheeled vehicles for  limited use on public highways. There are three  different classes of mopeds based on maximum  performance speed. The chart below describes  the requirements for moped operation. Drivers need to adjust how they drive around  motorcycles. MOPED OPERATORS • The motorcyclist may quickly change speed  or lane position to avoid loose gravel,  debris, seams or grooves in the pavement,  sewer or access covers or small animals. • When approaching a railroad crossing, a  motorcyclist may decrease speed and rise  off the seat to cushion the rough crossing  and change direction to go across the  tracks at a right angle. • On steel deck bridges the motorcyclist may  move to the center of the lane to adjust for the surface that is not even. Stay a good distance behind a motorcyclist in this situation. • Don’t tailgate. Motorcycles can stop in a  shorter distance than cars – under the right  conditions. Also, it may be more difficult to  notice they are slowing or stopping. • If it’s raining, or dark, give motorcycles even  more space. • Be careful when you pass a motorcyclist.  Like bicycles, the air pressure created by  vehicles as they quickly pass by can affect motorcycles. GUIDE TO LIMITED USE MOTORCYCLE (MOPED) OPERATION Class A B C Top speed range mph (km/hr) 31 to 40 (over 48 to 64) 21 to 30 (32 to 48) 20 or less (32 or less) Type of license or learner permit required  4 M ANY CLASS  4 Registration required YES (A Plate) YES (B Plate) YES (C Plate) Headlight to be on when operating YES YES YES Helmet & eye protection required when operating  5 YES YES Recommended Where operation is permitted Any Traffic Lane & Shoulder Right Hand Lane or Shoulder 1 Right Hand Lane or Shoulder 1 Mandatory insurance required YES YES Recommended  2 YES YES YES Safety responsibility applies  3 Annual inspection required Recommended NO NO NO YES Recommended Title required ANY CLASS  4 1 Except when making a left hand turn 2 If a Class C limited use motorcycle is used in a rental business, insurance is  mandatory. 3 Safety responsibility is the requirement to pay for or post security for damage  or personal injury you may cause in a traffic crash. 4 Usual learner permit and junior license restrictions apply. motorcyclist’s visibility, the DMV recommends that helmets have at least four  square inches of reflective material on both sides. Motorcyclists must also  wear approved eye protection, even if the motorcycle is equipped with a  windshield. Prescription or made-to-order safety glasses may be used if the  user can present written certification that they meet DMV standards. The eye  protection must be manufactured in conformity with the regulations issued by  the Vehicle Equipment Safety Commission (ANSI Z87.1). 5 Motorcyclists must wear approved motorcycle helmets, as defined by  USDOT federal motor vehicle safety standards (FMVSS 218). To improve the 