Discourage lane sharing by others. Keep a center-portion position whenever drivers might be tempted to squeeze by you.
Wear bright colored clothing to increase your chances of being seen. Remember, your body is half of the visible surface area of the rider/motorcycle unit. Bright orange, red, yellow or green jackets or vests are your best bets for being seen, by day and night.
Search aggressively ahead, to the sides and behind to avoid potential hazards even before they arise. Focus even more on finding potential escape routes in or around intersections, shopping areas, schools, and construction zones.
You are recommended to stop and get off the motorcycle at least every two hours. This will help you rest and improve your control of the bike.
Slow down before you get to a slippery surface to lessen your chances of skidding. Your motorcycle needs more distance to stop. And, it is particularly important to reduce speed before entering wet curves.
Reduce your speed as you approach an intersection and be prepared to take further action to avoid colliding with the vehicle should it move into your path.
More than half of all crashes involve riders with less than six months of experience on their motorcycle.
The engine cut-off switch is commonly located on the right hand grip, next to the electric start button (if your motorcycle is equipped with an electric starter).
You must use both brakes every time you slow or stop to develop a habit of using the brakes properly. As you are slowing down, you should shift to a lower gear and keep the engine engaged with the rear wheel for better traction.
Ride in path 2 or 3 if vehicles and other potential problems are on your left only. This will create a larger space cushion for you and will allow you to swerve should the vehicle traveling in the opposite direction start moving into your path.
Maximum straight-line braking is accomplished by fully applying both front and rear brakes without locking either wheel.
Generally, alcohol can be eliminated in the body at the rate of almost one drink per hour, however a variety of other factors may also influence the level of alcohol retained.
Look through the turn to where you want to go. Turn just your head, not your shoulders, and keep your eyes level with the horizon.
The vehicle traveling in front of you at night can provide you with additional information about the road. The headlights of the car ahead can give you a better view of the road than even your high beam can. Taillights bouncing up and down can alert you to bumps or rough pavement.
Instruct the passenger to hold firmly to your waist, hips or belt and stay directly behind you leaning as you lean and looking in the direction of the turn.
Higher speeds and/or tighter turns require the motorcycle to lean more.
Move into a single-file formation when riding curves, turning, and entering or leaving a highway. Passing will also require for the staggered formation to be broken and for riders to pass one at a time.
If you accidentally lock the rear brake on a good traction surface, keep it locked until you have completely stopped. Even with a locked rear wheel, you can control the motorcycle on a straightaway if it is upright and going in a straight line.
