How To Be A Responsible Motorcycle Driver

​More and more people are now choosing motorcycles as their mode of transportation. It helps them to quickly get from point A to point B without having to wait in line compared to when they're commuting or paying tons of money for gas compared to when they're driving a car.

However, one sad thing about motorcycles is that the percentage rate of accidents is increasing drastically. So if you're also planning to drive one, always make sure that you're on the safe side. Here are some tips on how to do that.

​1. Use Protective Gear
A helmet is to a motorcycle as a seatbelt is to a car. Always make sure you're using it. At the same time, there are other protective gears that you can use for an added level of security, such as jackets, pants, suits, gloves, and even boots.

2. Practice Defensive Driving
Just like with cars, it's essential to maintain a safe distance between you and the next vehicle. This also means that you should be careful if and when you have to overtake. Avoid swerving at all costs, use your signal lights when needed, and always keep in mind how vulnerable you are even with your protective gears on. 

3. Avoid Speeding
It's a well-known fact that motorcycle drivers tend to go over the speeding limit compared to those driving cars. This mostly has to do with motorcycles being able to accelerate a lot faster compared to most cars, mainly because of its weight. Don't let this tempt you, though. Remember that the faster you go, the lesser margin you'll get to be able to react to unexpected things that would happen around you. So be sure to stay within your speed limit.

4. Keep Your Bike In Good Shape
This could really make the difference between having a smooth and safe ride, to having to pull over to the side of the road because you're motorcycle just doesn't want to keep going. And being able to pull over is something that you should still be grateful for in a situation like this since things could get a lot worse. So to make sure that you're no danger to yourself and others, always keep your motorcycle in good running condition before taking it out for a ride.

Final Thoughts:
There's never any guarantee on what could happen when you're on the road. From potholes appearing out of nowhere, to stray animals suddenly crossing the streets, to irresponsible motorists next to you. So always remember to stay focused, be prepared, be a responsible driver, and always stay safe.

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