Motorbike safety – tips to prevent unnecessary accidents
Motorbike accidents are on the rise, if you own a motorbike it pays to be clued up regarding safe driving methods, in order to prevent unnecessary accidents. If you practice some simple driving advice you can enjoy your motorbike safe in the knowledge that you are at less risk of having an accident.
There are various reasons why you may be riding your motorbike; perhaps it is easier to travel to work in busy traffic. Motorbikes are often owned as a hobby and taken out at weekends for enjoyment. Whatever your reasons, safe driving, could save your life.
Motorbikes are more powerful than ever before and are capable of driving at very high speeds. You need to be physically fit and healthy to ride a motorbike so make certain you are at your best. Do not ride your motorbike if you are ill or tired.
Special consideration should be made to clothing. Unlike driving a car there is nothing to protect you against injury should you have an accident. A motorcycle helmet is essential to protect your head as well as being a legal requirement. Robust footwear should be worn to provide maximum grip and to cover ankles. Thick gloves are necessary to protect against the weather, abrasion and for a strong grip required to control the motorbike. Warm, close fitting clothing is the safest option or you could purchase motorbike leathers which help to protect the skin in the event of an accident.
Before heading out onto the roads, be sure that your motorcycle is road safe and has been checked by a trained mechanic. Lights, levels and tyre pressure should be checked regularly.
Prior to taking your bike out on a long journey, it is a good idea to practice with your bike in a safe area in order to get used to its power and capabilities. It is essential to be careful when braking, be aware that using only the back brakes can cause skidding. Using front brakes too quickly can cause you to be thrown over the handle bars. When out riding, take special care on the bends, slow down in good time and never overtake on a bend.
One of the biggest hazards to the motorcyclist is the risk caused by other road users; this is because other road users often do not see the motorcyclist and cause the accident. There are various road signs in place on country roads in certain areas reminding the car drivers to €think bike'. The safest way for the motorbike rider to protect themselves is to see every car or lorry as a potential threat, watch out and do not assume other drivers have seen you.
There are various reasons why you may be riding your motorbike; perhaps it is easier to travel to work in busy traffic. Motorbikes are often owned as a hobby and taken out at weekends for enjoyment. Whatever your reasons, safe driving, could save your life.
Motorbikes are more powerful than ever before and are capable of driving at very high speeds. You need to be physically fit and healthy to ride a motorbike so make certain you are at your best. Do not ride your motorbike if you are ill or tired.
Special consideration should be made to clothing. Unlike driving a car there is nothing to protect you against injury should you have an accident. A motorcycle helmet is essential to protect your head as well as being a legal requirement. Robust footwear should be worn to provide maximum grip and to cover ankles. Thick gloves are necessary to protect against the weather, abrasion and for a strong grip required to control the motorbike. Warm, close fitting clothing is the safest option or you could purchase motorbike leathers which help to protect the skin in the event of an accident.
Before heading out onto the roads, be sure that your motorcycle is road safe and has been checked by a trained mechanic. Lights, levels and tyre pressure should be checked regularly.
Prior to taking your bike out on a long journey, it is a good idea to practice with your bike in a safe area in order to get used to its power and capabilities. It is essential to be careful when braking, be aware that using only the back brakes can cause skidding. Using front brakes too quickly can cause you to be thrown over the handle bars. When out riding, take special care on the bends, slow down in good time and never overtake on a bend.
One of the biggest hazards to the motorcyclist is the risk caused by other road users; this is because other road users often do not see the motorcyclist and cause the accident. There are various road signs in place on country roads in certain areas reminding the car drivers to €think bike'. The safest way for the motorbike rider to protect themselves is to see every car or lorry as a potential threat, watch out and do not assume other drivers have seen you.