Once you welcome a Piaggio to your garage or curb, life is bound to get more interesting. If you've brought home an MP3, expect to draw some serious attention and admiring looks for its sophisticated design and technology. If you're used to battling for parking space, feel free to sleep longer: no need to be the early bird anymore because your Fly 150's small footprint lets you slip into spaces that motorists can only dream about. And better put your local gas station owner on notice - you just won't be depositing as much cash at the pumps as you used to because your Piaggio is a true fossil fuel miser.

Ready to rev up your travels? Here are six easy steps to getting on the road with your Piaggio.

visit your nearest piaggio dealer
Choose your Piaggio scooter according to your style and how you plan to use it. Piaggio engine sizes, which determine top speed, range from 50cc to 500cc. Some, like the BV Tourer 250 and the MP3 500, are suitable for the highway as well as quick trips around town. 50cc scooters are best for local riding. Talk to your local dealer to determine which Piaggio is right for you. And once you've chosen your scooter, decide what accessories you need to complement your lifestyle...add a top case for more storage, get a second helmet for your co-pilot, block the wind with a wind shield, and of course, keep it safe and sound with a heavy duty lock and vehicle cover.

register your piaggio
Make it legit. Sign all the necessary paperwork with your dealer and register your Piaggio with the DMV. Many dealers will help facilitate this on-site for a nominal charge.

take your permit test
Depending on your state's laws and scooter's engine size, you may need a motorcycle license. Call your local dealer or visit your state's DMV website to find out more. The permit test is easy... remember when you were 16 years old and taking your car permit test... this is a similar test with questions specific to motorcycle/scooter driving. We recommend preparing for it by reading and digesting the relevant driver's manual which you can find on your state's DMV website.

Sign up for msf and / or complete your road test
For new riders, we recommend taking a Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF) RiderCourse. In many states, MSF RiderCourse graduates qualify for lower insurance premiums and completion (and passing!) the MSF course will give you your motorcycle license endorsement without having to sign-up for a road test. Some MSF locations also offer a Scooter School program, specifically designed for scooterists. And some states allow you to take your rider test on a scooter. Again, check with your local dealer, MSF and DMV websites for details specific to your state.

insure your piaggio
Own a car? Just add your Piaggio to your current policy.
Don't own a car? No worries, ask your local dealer for some insurance company recommendations.

twist n go!
Why are you still reading this? Get outside and start enjoying the freedomand fun you will experience riding a Piaggio.