In this article we will have a look at How To Minimize Risk While On The Motorbike.
It’s quite romantic to ride a motorbike, as it looks cool and feels great. It’s no doubt exhilarating and fun too, but remember that it comes with risks you need to take seriously because the consequences of getting it wrong can be severe. After all, unlike being in a car where you’ve got metal and airbags around you, on a bike you’re exposed to everything, and even a small accident can lead to serious injury or worse. Worst still, even if you ride perfectly, it’s everyone else on the road you have to worry about. Unfortunately, you can’t eliminate risk entirely when you’re on two wheels, but you can reduce it a fair amount if you’re smart about how you ride and what precautions you take before you even start the engine.
Just remember that a lot of new riders think they’ll be fine because they’re confident or they’ve ridden bicycles their whole lives, but motorbikes are a completely different beast and absolutely demand respect and preparation.
We aim to help you stay safe, so in this post, we’ll go through some helpful ways to minimize the risk so you can enjoy riding while keeping yourself as safe as possible on the road.
Proper Gear Every Single Time
Wearing the right protective gear is usually the obvious difference between walking away from an accident with bruises and ending up in hospital for months. A good quality helmet is non-negotiable, but you also need proper motorcycle boots, gloves, and a jacket with armor in it, because road rash is no joke and your usual clothes will shred instantly if you come off the bike. Some people skip gear on short trips or when the weather’s hot, but most accidents happen close to home and at lower speeds, so the temptation to ride without protection is exactly when you need it most.
We’d always suggest investing in gear that fits properly and meets safety standards, never a cheap version or imported from somewhere with lax standards, is money well spent, because it’s there to save your skin and bones after all. It’s really that important.
Defensive Riding Mindset
You need to ride like every other driver on the road hasn’t seen you, because half the time they really haven’t and they’ll pull out or change lanes right into you without warning. The best advice is to keep positioning yourself where you’re visible, anticipating what cars might do before they do it, and leaving yourself escape routes. It will mean you’re ready when someone does something stupid, as, unfortunately, people almost always do. Keep in mind that aggressive riding or weaving through traffic can seem fun but it massively increases your chances of ending up in a situation you can’t get out of.
A healthy tip is to think about taking an advanced riding course, as they can teach you techniques for reading traffic and handling emergency situations, which pays off when you need to brake hard or swerve around a fool putting you at risk..
Insurance & Legal Cover
Having proper insurance protects you financially if the worst happens and you need medical care or your bike gets totaled. It’s helpful to compare motorbike insurance from different providers because prices and coverage generally change quite wildly, and spending an hour researching could save you hundreds.
With this advice, we hope you can minimize risks while riding your motorbike.
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