5 Two-Wheeler Safety Best Practices That Can Save Your Life

Staying safe on the road is a tricky proposition. There are many aspects on the road that are simply out of your control. But you can always do a few things that will ensure your safety on every ride. Here are five safety best practices that have saved millions of lives, and they will surely help you too. Let’s take a look.

No helmet, no ride!

The Central Motor Vehicle Rules 1989, mandates that every two-wheeler Rider must wear a helmet conforming to the standards of The Bureau of Indian Standards. failing to abide by this law Can attract penalties of up to Rs.1000, which interestingly is dearer than the price of an affordable high-quality helmet! Yet, many people choose not to wear one. Make sure that you never leave home without a helmet to avoid any hassle or paying any penalty.

With so many options in the types of helmet available in the market today, there can be no excuse for not wearing a helmet anymore. Helmets have become trendy and fashionable and they come with so many features that one or the other will surely fit your lifestyle and riding style as well. If you don’t like your dad’s old helmet, just replace it with a high-quality helmet that you like.

Make it a habit to wear gloves

In addition to a high-quality helmet, you also need a pair of good gloves to protect your hands if you ever happen to lose balance on your two-wheeler and fall down. Wearing a good glove not only protects your hand against bruises but also from the weather. Harsh sunlight can cause severe tanning which can be avoided with the use of a good pair of motorcycle gloves. Also, a good pair of motorcycling gloves give you more control over the clutch and brake levers especially when your hand is wet with sweat for rainwater.  In panic breaking situations, a common reason for accidents is the fingers slipping over the metallic surface of the brake lever. Wearing a good glove prevents that from happening.

Follow the rules, but don't expect others to do it!

Staying safe on the road depends a lot on following the road rules properly. Most accidents usually happen when people veer off their lanes on the road without using signals. Make sure that you change lanes only after giving the proper signals and checking the rear-view mirror for oncoming traffic behind you. A smart thing to do is to never expect anybody else to follow the road rules because that creates a sense of dependency and expectation on someone else over whom you do not have any control.

Be aware of the situation around you

Another important thing that can save your life on the road is to be aware of everything around you. And for that, you are going to need a pair of rear-view mirrors that you can purchase at any bike accessories shop near you. It has become a common trend to remove the rear-view mirror among youngsters, this is not safe. The rear-view mirror can help you to see vehicles behind you that might be approaching at high speeds which can become dangerous if you are about to change lanes.

Maintain your two-wheeler for best performance

Mechanical parts in two-wheelers are prone to tear and wear during its natural course of use. The most important part that you must maintain are the brakes and wheels. Take your two-wheeler for regular maintenance and check out everything to make sure that nothing goes wrong when you are on the road. Maintenance is also necessary for high quality helmets. If the visor has become scratched or cracked, replace it immediately. Replacement is also available for straps so if your helmet strap has come loose or become frayed, take it to a bike accessories shop near you and have it replaced.

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