If you have just completed your motorcycle test and passed with flying colors it won’t be long before you decide to head out on the open road. When you do here are some safety tips you should follow:
Choose Your Bike Wisely: Many new riders make the mistake of buying the most powerful bike on the road only to discover they can’t handle it. When you are shopping for your bike make sure you shrink your search down to bikes with a 250 cc to 300 cc motor. This will be ideal to get you started and give you time to learn how to handle yourself on the road. However, if you will be using the highway a lot you probably should get a bike from 500 cc to 750 cc so you don’t get lost in everyone’s dust.
Anti Lock Breaks: Another thing to consider when buying your first bike is opting for one with anti lock brakes. Bikes with anti lock brakes were shown 37 percent less likely to be involved in a fatal accident. With anti lock brakes you will be able to gain control of steering and avoid a skid or fall.
Defensive Driving: Learning defensive pricing techniques is another must for bikers. Keep in mind that whenever there is a car and motorcycle accident the car driver is responsible 60 percent of the time. Knowing how to defend yourself against accidents will help keep you safe.
Drive in Good Weather: You will not always be able to predict bad weather, but making a conscious effort to avoid it will also help keep you safe. Watch the weather reports and make the right decision when you hear it will be hazardous out there. Keep rain gear in a motorcycle tank bag just in case.
Watch for Hazards: Bad roads, wet leaves, pot holes, gravel and even grass can all prove to be very dangerous to a motorcycle driver. Learn to watch for hazards in the road so you can avoid dangerous situations and put yourself in danger.
Using these tips will keep you safe on the road.
