The High Interest For Motorcyclists Road Safety And Accidents
There is great concern for the safety of motorcyclists in our roads. Concerning most users, motorcycle along with pillion riders make up the largest group that is associated with fatal road injuries. Road safety for motorcyclists is often a paramount concern, as motorcycle riding requires balancing capabilities and greater control compared to car driving. A motorcycle is also much less visible and can often be neglected on the streets. Furthermore, the body of the motorcycle offers very little safety to the motorcyclist.
Allow me to share important pointers to reduce the hazards in motorcycling:
DEFENSIVE RIDING
Every year, reports reveal that motorcycles continue to be the most vulnerable group among all road users. To enhance safety, motorcycles and all motorists must follow all these basic traffic policies and regulations:
Keep to your left, unless you are overtaking
By no means ride while you’ve been drinking
Keep a securedistance from other vehicles
Do not swerve in and out of traffic
Don’t overtake a convoy of vehicles
Don’t speedDecelerate whenever approaching a bend
Anticipate pedestrians who might dash across the road
Stay on the lookout for children and animal that could dart out suddenly
Exercise the 2-Second Rule: allow for two seconds between braking and making a full stop behind a vehicle
Move out of a car’s blind spot
ROAD Safe practices Suggestions for MOTORCYCLISTS
To avoid any sort of accident, start with the correct gear – properly secured helmet, tight fitting gloves, jacket, and also closed footwear. Be sure your tyres are not bald and they are thoroughly filled with air. Turn on your headlight all the time and keep the correct posture for better visibility on the road.
Focus whenever you ride, focus on the road
Get good control of your bike
Driving intoxicated by alcohol and drugs tremendously heightens your odds of getting killed
Don’t speed, ride carefully
Don’t change lanes suddenly, signal other road users before changing course
Prevent tailgating, always maintain a secure distance from the vehicle in front
Exercise road courtesy even when others don’t
Be visible, ride with your signals on
Always follow traffic signals
Qualities OF A GOOD RIDER
Keeps vehicle in roadworthy situation
Uses good fitting clothing and also riding shoes
Has a crash helmet safely strapped at the chin
Switches on the headlights for visibility, and it has signal lights that are all working
Keeps legs close to vehicle, in a gripping position
Side mirrors are properly set up
Brakes are effective
Tyres are threaded and appropriately inflated
Singapore Road Safety Council is self-funded by way of sponsorships and contributions, and is listed for being an official organization together with the Registry of Societies. They focused on children and senior citizens road safety and motorcyclists road safety to make the roads safe and minimize road accidents.
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