1) Always sort your attitude out before you start; riding bikes is dangerous 2) Be sympathetic and patient with others – we ALL make mistakes 3) Try to anticipate what might happen as well as what’s actually going on 4) Looking well ahead lets you anticipate things earlier 5) Don’t make a move before you’ve planned it. When you move, don’t have second thoughts 6) There’s no substitute for experience – riding as often as you can, has many benefits 7) Fatigue is one of the biggest causes of error – try to ride only when you’re alert 8) Use hand signals as well as indicators to show your intentions 9) Take note of road signs and markings to ‘see’ the way ahead 10) Try to wear the brightest and most protective kit you can every time you ride 11) Training and safety aren’t boring and are better than a hospital visit 12) Towns are the riskiest zones to ride in. Don’t speed in urban areas 13) If you want to ride faster, pick the right time and place to do it 14) Learn to spot risky drivers by their habits and vehicles they drive. Be suspicious of everyone 15) Approaching a side road, look at the waiting driver’s eyes and wheels as a clue to his acknowledgement and movement http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T-xK_t-A_8E&feature=player_embedded | 16) Don’t feel pressure to perform from others. Go at your own pace 17) Wash your bike regularly and you’ll spot wear and tear easily 18) Using your mirrors lets you check others’ movements. Using your indicators lets them know yours 19) Distractions in town are numerous, keep your eyes on the road 20) Take extra care on left handers; mistakes can lead to head-ons with oncoming traffic 21) If you can’t see over a crest of a hill, stand up on the footrests for a better view 22) As you pass them, look down side roads, back up slip roads and under bridges. That way you’ll know what might follow you and what you’re about to catch up 23) If you see what you think is diesel on the road, inhale sharply to confirm by smell 24) Be assertive with oncoming traffic in towns, don’t let it push you around 25) Low level sun can make it difficult to see and be seen 26) When riding with a pillion make sure they understand your rules 27) Don’t be scared to accelerate to safety 28) Use lower gears in town to keep rpm higher and help you appreciate your speed more 29) Use your brake light to warn others of hazards ahead 30) In the morning be aware of sleepy drivers peering through their mist or frosted windows Perfect Day video |