What Safety Rules Do You Use When Riding?

[Jack Klarich]

This should be an interesting thread

I always wear boots, jeans, gloves no matter the weather

[cScjhb]

This should be an interesting thread

I always wear boots, jeans, gloves no matter the weather

And, I'll add a helmet to that list. For other safety rules, I never assume I am safe going through a green traffic light. I always look both ways for red light runners, and we have a lot of them here. I try to maintain situational awareness...... what's going on around me all the time. There have been times when I find myself becoming too comfortable and just enjoying my inner thoughts and have to mentally "wake up" and pay attention. So far, it has worked for me..... Jim

[Jack Klarich]

Riding at night following a vehicle I watch the tail lights of the lead vehicle, that tells me what the road condition ahead is like so I can adjust accordingly

[rhino 2]

Keeping my head on a swivel…..And in traffic 3 fingers covering the brake…And most important not relying on loud horns’ Loud exhaust and blinding others with bright lights…To keep me safe…

[cycle7447]

At intersections, I look at the car's wheels -if they are moving, he's coming.

[Phu Cat]

​Always assume SOMEbody will do the worst thing possible for your safety, cause they usually do.

[Zammy]

ATGATT always for us and like Bob, head on a swivel, my one bad habit is not checking my mirrors enough.

[Sully]

Always scanning Around Checking RearView Mirrors. Do Speed Limit, When Stopping Hit The Brakes Several Times To Flash Brake Lights. When Turning Use Hand Signal And Turn Signals.. Always Stay Alert.........

[wlivin2]

Turn signal early tapping brakes

[Olddog]

I wear clean underwear, you know, just in case. 😎

[brianl]

I keep a 3 to 4 car distance between myself and the car in front of me so I’m able to have plenty of time to stop. Idiots behind me look at that as a sign of weakness and pass me even though I’m driving the same speed as the car in front of me. I also avoid highways whenever possible.

[DOKK]

I'm on the interstate a lot commuting to work and back. My eyes and head are always moving. When I pass, I get on by regardless of the speed limit. Look as far ahead as I can so I can respond quickly and accordingly. A lot of distance goes by in a short amount of time going 70-80 mph.

[Phu Cat]

​Since trike riders are up against all the dangers that two wheel drivers are (OK, except for it falling over when we stop) I don't ride any differently.

[trike lady]

Always have your head on a swivel, as there are too many distracted drivers out there.

[Burnerboy]

I wear very HIGH VIZ clothing.............. ride the speed limit................head on swivel..............NO DRINK'n till I take keys out of ignition.....

Ronnie

11/26/22

[DK Custom Products]

Wow, every post has some great advice in it...even Olddog's...

A couple of weeks ago we made a video on the subject-



Kevin

[Phu Cat]

​One thing I'd like to add is: Take an experienced rider course. With thirty years of experience under my belt I took MSF's Experienced rider course and learned a LOT! Then about 15 years later, I took it a second time and learned even more. I think the Motorcycle Safety Foundation is the premier class for learning to ride well and learning to be observant.

Learning how to counter steer might be the second most important skill you can develope for riding a bike. And it's something you should practice so when the time arises that you need to maneuver quickly you don't have to think about it, you KNOW how to do it. Knowing how to counter steer saved Ma and my butts twice.

[2006gold]

360 degree awareness. Look well ahead. Never assume cave drivers are going to do what you think. Watch shoulders alertly if occupied by farm equipment. My accident was a farm implements dealer who made a left turn from the right shoulder when I was passing in the drive lane. Hit the tractor in a 45 degree slide at almost 40 mph. A helmet is a unwavering requirement at all times.