Every rider must understand that riding a motorcycle is fun and equally dangerous. According to a latest report, more than 2.5% of all registered vehicles are motorcycles represent. In the year 2006, more than 4,800 fatalities and 88,000 injuries were accounted for motorcycles in the United States. As a result it is important to follow all the safety rules and regulations. Following are some of the safety tips that must keep in mind to have a safe ride.
  • To maximize your visibility at night make sure to wear bright or reflective clothings.
  • Make sure you wear a DOT, ANSI, OR Snell-approved helmet. These helmets are specifically designed to protect the head and the brain in a variety of impacts.
  • If your helmets are not equipped with a face shield then you must wear goggles or glasses with plastic frames to protect your eyes against dirt, insects or other airborne matter.
  • It is also essential to wear elbow and knee pads.
  • Instead of wearing sandals, flip-flops or shoes with laces, you must wear slip-resistant
    shoes.
  • You must ride your bike with the flow of traffic.
  • Every rider must follow the speed limits and never go overboard.
  • Always signal well before taking any turn or lane change.
  • You must be extra careful at interactions, driveways and parking lot entrances.
  • You can loose control of your bike at road hazards like sharp bumps and holes in the road surface so make sure to avoid them.
  • You must have a proper driver's license. In certain states like Virginia, riders must have a valid class M endorsement on your driver license.
  • To get a better grip on the controls wear non-slip gloves.
  • Make sure to learn how to use brakes and gears properly.
  • You should always keep your headlight on both during the day and night.
  • Over bumpy roads make sure to reduce your speed.
  • Frequently check your mirrors and blind spots while riding.
  • You should never block sidewalks, building access or emergency drives when parking your bike.
Although this checklist is not completely exhaustive but make sure to follow all these tips while riding.