Each and every year there are thousands of individuals injured or killed due to motorcycle accidents. Whilst often they're due to the faults of other vehicle drivers, learning to ride a motorcycle safely is imperative to all drivers' safety. When done safely, motorcycle riding can bring you thrills and excitement.
Safety Tips For Motorcycle Drivers
Be Seen
- Always stay in clear view of other drivers about the road.
- Be certain your headlight works and is on all the time (even in the day).
- You are able to use reflective strips and decals on your clothing and bike to add safety.
- Remember cars and trucks can have blind spots and act accordingly.
- When you're slowing down, flash your brake to alert other drivers.
- If drivers do not see you, use your horn.
Always Dress For Safe Riding
- Don't ever ride your motorcycle without a helmet and eye protection.
- Choose bright clothes and a light colored helmet so you'll be seen easily by other drivers.
- Leather clothing or clothing of thick material can really help protect you in case of the fall.
- Tall riding boots, gloves, pants and long sleeves can also help protect your body whilst riding.
- The only thing that will protect you from the road is your clothing and gear.
Constantly Stay In Mental Shape To Ride
- You must always be looking out about the road for changing road conditions and think about your time and spacing margins.
- Also, you must take extra time and space to react to the actions of other drivers.
- Give other drivers extra space and time to react to your movements.
- Think about your lane positioning and use it to be seen. Be certain to ride in the part of the lane where you're best seen.
- Be on the lookout for turning cars.
- Signal all of your future moves in advance to allow others the opportunity to react safely.
- Never weave between cars or between lanes.
- Don't ride when you're tired.
- Never ride if you're drinking or are on drugs.
- Follow the rules of the road, including the speed limit.
- Make it a habit of riding extra defensively.
Know Your Bike
- Unless you know you're bike very well, it's important for you to take a training course or a refresher course (if it's been a whilst since you rode).
- You can always call the Motorcycle Safety Foundation to find out where your local training courses are located.
- Before taking your bike out on the open road, be certain to practice driving it. You must know how to safely manage your bike in wet conditions, sandy conditions, windy conditions or uneven pavement conditions.
Remember, it's important to be prepared for anything on the road when you're riding or driving a motorcycle. The way you react to other drivers or the way you conduct your self can mean the difference between life and death in an accident. Be sure you're always well visible, wear your protective gear, are following the traffic laws and are aware of your surroundings at all times.
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