Crash Prevention Tips For Motorcycle Riders

While riding your motorcycle is both fun and convenient, it is not without its risks. Due to the smaller size of a bike compared to a car, as well as the fact that you’re completely exposed to the open air, you’re at a higher risk of serious injury if you get into an accident. Fortunately, many types of crashes on motorcycles are preventable, and we’ve got the tips you need to help you stay safe on the highway.

Remain Visible

You need to make sure that other motorists are able to see you, because you’re automatically a lot less easy to see on a bike than a car is. Wear reflective riding gear in light or bright colors and add reflective tape to your bike and your helmet. Changing out the lights on your motorbike for bright LED lights can also help you to see the way ahead more easily so you don’t hit anything, in addition to making you more visible.

Be Sober & Vigilant

You should avoid drinking or using recreational drugs before riding your motorbike. Too many people think they’re still capable of riding after a visit to a bar, and then they end up in an accident because they were reckless and unable to react quickly enough. Also, you have to be extra watchful for other motorists who may be intoxicated or fatigued and driving erratically, so you can avoid them and the accident they might cause.

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