It's amazing how much money people can save by driving a motorcycle or moped, but troopers say you need to be extra careful.

It may not get him anywhere fast…

"The fastest I've gone is probably about 45 miles per hour. And that was down hill with a favorable wind."

…but David Nigh says his scooter saves him big bucks.

"When you're working on a modest budget, it's nice to have something you can fill up at the pump for less than what it costs...to buy a gallon of gas,” says Nigh.

Nigh says he paid $1,600 for his moped that holds almost one gallon of gas, but that gallon goes a long way.

"I can go about 94 miles on a full tank,” he says.

Even though the scooter is fuel efficient, Nigh says he's had some close calls.

"You have to assume that nobody knows that you're there,” he says.

And State Patrol Sergeant Jerry Voight says being seen is the biggest problem with motorcycles and mopeds.

"Too many times people forget they're out there and they're not as visible as a regular vehicle. So it's really important for the driver of these vehicles to make themselves seen,” Voight says.

He says it takes a team effort from all drivers to stay safe.

Gary Gotter from Sport Motors in Chippewa Falls says there are many ways two-wheel drivers can be protected.

"Eye protection, boots, gloves, leather jackets, pants,” he says.

And of course helmets. Gotter says all that gear can run you anywhere from a couple hundred bucks to $1,000.

But he says don't let the cost or the dangers keep you away from having a fun ride.

"Everything comes with a risk. You can get hurt in an automobile, too," Gotter says.