Top Ten Tips to be a safer Motorcycle rider:

1. Always wear protective clothing; it pays in the long run.
2. You are in control! Do not try and keep up with the bike in front of you. This often leads to a race and we all tend to become a little irresponsible and this leads to accidents.
3. Always assume that the vehicle in front of you is unaware of your presence. This is especially useful when the car or van in front of you is full of dents and scratches. It just proves the person cannot or should not be driving.
4. Always anticipate and analyse the worse outcome, and have your exit strategy ready. Often changing direction of your bike is a better solution than actually braking hard and the risk of losing control.
5. Avoid night riding, especially over the weekend; you never know if a driver is under the influence. Always be careful when approaching a junction, ensure that other vehicles have not ignored traffic signals.
6. Sun glare is the enemy! Often you will go round a bend and find yourself blinded by the sun. Depending on your location it’s often better to pull over and assess your situation.
7. Never allow tailgating, if someone is tailgating you speed up or allow them enough room to overtake you. Never tailgate a vehicle in front of you as oncoming traffic will be unable to see you.
8. Road rage! Don't succumb to it! Keep calm and relax, when you are upset you are more likely to make a mistake.
9. Ensure your full attention is on the road, clear your head before setting of on a journey. The last thing you need is something distracting your attention from the road.
10. Be aware of your surroundings, constantly check your mirrors and be aware of your surroundings. Your line of sight is very important always ensure you are approaching corners at an appropriate speed.

I hope you find these tips useful, thank you for visiting The Bike Nut