Motorcycle Safety

Motorbike Road Safety

22% of all the Uk's road deaths are attributed to motorcyclists; this is particularly alarming when considering that they only account for 1% of all road users.

How to Stay Safe

Wear the right gear

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Wear specially made protective gear for motorcyclists, going at speed the road will shred clothing you are wearing.

Wear reflective and fluorescent clothing at night.

Check for other road vehicles before pulling out.

Stay at a reasonable speed in order to maximize your chances of evaluating road hazards.

Try to anticipate other road users actions. Always take into account that they may not be aware of your presence.

Driving in a defensive manner can help protect yourself. Things like driving predictably and not weaving in and out to overtake traffic.

Glance over your shoulder before making a manoeuvre.

Always travel at a speed where you can break well before the next junction if a road hazard were to get in your way.

Take the terrain into account, going at speed on gravel could mean you could become dismounted from your motorcycle, especially when approaching at an acute angle.

Consider taking additional motorcycle safety courses.

Advice for Car & Other Vehicles

Get into the habit of frequently checking your mirrors.

Give motorcycles as much space as a car when overtaking.

Check for motorcycles when turning, be sure to judge their speed accurately if you are exiting a junction.

Check for motorcycles before opening your car door.

Keep your driving predictable, try not to weave or drive erratically.

Make allowances for bad weather.

Keep your distance from the motorcycle, driving too close could scare an inexperienced driver and should they become demounted you may not be able to stop in time.

Consider taking additional driving courses to boost your experiance and knowlege.