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Written by Jenni Marsh, 25/08/09

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New riders seeking motorbike insurance have been advised to take an approved training course to reassure brokers they are a safe bet to cover on the roads.

According to Surrey Now, taking such a course will not only make motorbike insurance customers better drivers it will also help them secure cheaper premiums.

The publication issued a series of other tips to help riders of two-wheeled vehicles find a better insurance policy, suited to their needs at a lower rate than it expected.

Its first piece of advice is to ride carefully, noting that speeding tickets and accidents will all decrease a rider's chance of securing a reasonably priced policy.

Equipping a vehicle, no matter how old, with anti-theft devices will also impress brokers, riders were told, as it makes the bike less likely to be stolen.

Easy riders were also urged to buy a cheaper bike as it will be more unlikely to attract thieves and therefore cost less to insure.

Meanwhile, the NorthumberlandView.ca. reported earlier this month that road-users are becoming increasingly eco-conscious with 53 per cent of Canadians willing to swap their dream vehicle for a green one, according to an Angus Reid Strategies survey.

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