As
the season of summer is going to start, we will see an increased
number of motorcycles on the road, as individuals will be heading out
for vacation holidays and fun in the sun. This makes the perfect
chance to remember the top five motorcycle
safety tips:
1.Less
visibility of Motor bikes:
Bikes
are less visible on road in comparing with the larger vehicles like
cars, buses and trucks and most of the time other drivers forget they
are sharing the road with motorbikes. Be responsible for your safety
while riding and stay away of vehicle driver’s blind spots.
2.
More
Dropped visibility of motorcycles at night:
As
we see too many large vehicles which are often outfitted with a large
number of lights from top to bottom and front to rear, in comparing
to these vehicles motorcycles have less lights and less reflective
surface areas. Many safety experts recommend motorcyclists wear High
Visibility Motorcycle Vests or jackets to be easily visible at
the time of night too and that helps avoid accidents in a better way.
If a motorcyclist is in an accident, the only thing between the rider and the asphalt is his clothing and protective gear. Always wear a motorcycle helmet and thick clothing, preferably leather. There are variety of helmets available in market today according to rider's comfort, like internal sun visor helmets, glasses friendly helmets, Full Face Helmets etc which are both comfortable and secured.
4.Be
aware of your surroundings and be respectful of the other
drivers around you:
Don’t
dodge in and out of lanes, use your turn signals, and be on the alert
for drivers who don’t see you.
5.Don't perform tricks on the highway:
We
should put in mind the one thing that the highway is not the right
place to perform risky stunts or to ride around on only one wheel.
Riding
motorcycles is fun and exciting but it is little dangerous as well.
Therefore riding safe will ensure many years of enjoyment behind the
handlebars.