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Motorcycle safety Tips that Could Save Your Life

March 3, 2021 by Annie

Motorcycle riding carries inherent crash risk, but riders can take measures to protect themselves and others on the road by following safety tips. By making proper safety a top priority, riders can take to the road without unnecessary risk and enjoy the freedom of a motorcycle. These are some of the safety tips that experts recommend to help riders avoid a crash or serious injury if a crash occurs.

1. Riders Can Use Appropriate Safety Gear to Reduce Risk

Motorcycle accidents tend to cause severe injuries because of the lack of protection between the rider and the road. Using appropriate safety gear is a key to protecting against serious injury and death. While no amount of gear can completely eliminate risk, it does help.

Proper safety gear starts with a helmet, which is required in most states. In addition, riders should consider a face shield or protective eyewear to protect the eyes from debris. Other gear includes leather clothing to prevent injuries to the skin, gloves, and boots with nonskid soles.

2. Defensive Driving Adds Protection

Defensive driving refers to assuming other drivers are going to make mistakes or not see the motorcycle rider. Using defensive driving techniques keeps riders aware of the actions or inactions of other drivers so they can protect themselves. Defensive driving techniques include staying out of blind spots, driving with headlamps on, and signaling early before a turn or lane change.

3. Continued Education Helps Keep Riding Skills Strong

Formal motorcycle riding education teaches riders how to ride defensively and stay safer on the road. These can be required in some states for motorcycle licenses. Riding courses may help lower insurance rates, which makes them a good choice. In a motorcycle riding course, riders learn how to avoid motorcycle accidents with proper techniques.

4. Keeping the Motorcycle in Good Repair Is Important

Before a rider heads out on the road, the bike should be checked thoroughly. Properly inflated tires, checking for oil or gas leaks, testing headlights, and looking at fluid levels can all help keep the bike in good repair. A motorcycle that is working as it should is at much lower risk for a crash than one with mechanical problems, so this is a vital safety step.

If a rider experiences mechanical problems, a trip to the mechanic is a necessity. Only when the motorcycle is working properly should the owner ride it because the risk of a crash is too great with a malfunctioning vehicle.

5. Pre-Ride Checks Add Even More Safety

When a rider gets on a motorcycle, the pre-ride check is important. The rider can check the mirrors, ensuring they are clean and adjusted, test the brakes for firmness, and test the horn. Also, the rider can make sure that the clutch and throttle are working properly. If these features working as they should, it is a good sign that the motorcycle is ready to hit the road. Doing this check every time a motorcycle is taken out is a good safety tip.

 

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Hi! I'm Annie and I have 3 kids (all in their teens - yikes!). My mommy blog isn't all about lunches and DIY - it's also about humour. Like how my kids make fun of my texts as if I don't know how to use emojis (I DO!). Now that I have a bit more time - since my kids don't want to hang out with me (teenagers), I have taken up blogging.

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