Top Five Road Safety Tips for Bikers

Whether it is on the freeway or in the city, roads are always teeming with cars and trucks. In their midst, motorcycles sometimes seem lost and are prone to become victims of accidents. And many times, it is for no fault of their own. These accidents happen mostly because automotive drivers are unable to see bikers. One of the most crucial ways to avoid collisions is to increase the visibility factor of the bike and biker. Here is listed some sensible armor investments that can help you minimize risks.

High Visibility Motorcycle Vests

Not only will a high visibility motorcycle vest add to your cool image, it will also make you conspicuous. Made from lightweight and sturdy fabric, these vests shine in the dark. Basically, even with headlights off, a car driver would be able to locate you from 100-feet away. They usually come in shades of neon - think yellow or orange. But you can also grab something like a motorcycle armor leather jacket with neon outlines or shading.

Get A Brighter Shade Bike

When compared to cars, bikes tend to accelerate and decelerate faster.This puts bikers at a disadvantage. Darker hues, like black, are considered suave, but they are literally invisible on the road at night. Shades of red, yellow, light green, etc. add to the visibility quotient. With these colors, you can be seen in a fraction of a second, which can be your saving grace.

Reflective Tapes or Auxiliary Lights

Reflective tapes, which add to the coolness factor, provide a visual footprint to your bike. You can apply it around the rim wheels, on the front of the forks, or any other detecatable point on the bike. The auxiliary lights work the same way as these reflective tapes - they provide a visible light source to your bike. Space them out on the front and back to be seen on the road.

Keep Tapping Your Brakes
A light tap on the brake won’t break your speed, but it turns on that little red blinker that warns the 4-wheeler behind you. This light immediately grabs attention and helps avert a collision - be it big or small.

High Beam

You driving on the right side of the road will not stop a drunken truck driver from swerving to the wrong side. Your motorcycle’s high beam is not really obstructing o affecting anyone else’s driving. But the high beam ensures that you are definitely visible to the vehicles coming from the opposite side of the road.

These are some simple measures that you can take in order to practice safety for yourself and others, on the roads. Do make an attempt to keep these in mind, and always remember - safety doesn't happen by accident!