*MOTORCYCLE RIDING*
Motorcycling is the act of riding a motorcycle. For some people, motorcycling may be the only affordable form of individual motorized transportation, and small-displacement motorcycles are the most common motor vehicle in the most populous countries, including India, China and Indonesia.
*Tactics for surviving as a motorcyclist*
*1. Watch your surroundings*
Watching your surroundings means watching:
into the far, middle and near distance; and
behind you, using your mirrors and checking over your shoulders, before
changing position or turning.
*2. Keep your distance*
Use the ‘two second rule’ (see Section 8). In wet or icy conditions, always
leave a bigger gap.
*3. Be seen*
Make sure your position is correct. Use dipped headlights and wear high
visibility clothing (such as a neon vest and ‘Sam Browne’ reflective belt).
*4. Do not surprise others*
Never do anything on the road that could cause another road user to slow
down, brake or swerve or that could startle pedestrians.
*5. Think like other road users*
Anticipate how other road users might react.
*6. Read the road*
In other words, ride to current road, weather and traffic conditions.
*7. Adopt the right speed for the conditions*
Never let others dictate your pace.
*8. Never ride your bike after consuming alcohol or drugs*
*9. Trust your machine by maintaining it properly*
Follow the acronym POWDERS and check petrol, oil, water, damage,
electrics, rubber (tyres) and security.
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