Two Type of Safety for Motorcycle Riders

There is no excuse for encountering accidents on the road if the rider is controlling his vehicle unsafe. In traveling through a motorcycle, riders should always be reminder that they are vulnerable to the dangers of the road because unlike cars, they are not covered and cannot be saved by an airbag whenever collision occurs. Though we are not wishing for riders to be victims of these road tragedies, we cannot disregard the possibilities they may encounter. Even car drivers become victim of accidents and the effects are fatal in many cases, how much more if an unprotected motorcyclist is involved? 'Prevention is better than cure' is a very popular quote, and yes, it applies to riding.

If you are a rider who values your life, and the feelings of the people who cares about you, make sure that you are following two types/ways to be safe in your motorcycle ride.

The Primary Approach To Safety – Ride Carefully

If you were asked, “how to you keep yourself safe while riding?” The first answer that may pass your mind is the motorcycle gears you are wearing as well as its functions in ensuring the rider's safety. Of course it is correct, however, this is not the first consideration in riding safe. Basically, the first way to make you safe is to drive carefully. Gears are important; however, in riding, it is not all about what you wear, but also about how you act on the road. Practicing your “duty of care,” when you drive may not only save your life, but also the lives of the people who may be involved in the accident. Sometimes, riders can be reckless because of the confidence that they are wearing very protective gears. As much as possible, be a sensitive rider. Riding right is one key to a more enjoyable ride.

The Secondary Approach To Safety – Ride With Protective Gears

In the moment a rider or another driver blows up the responsibility to be careful on road, thus resulting to an accident, secondary safety that comes in the face of protective gears protects a motorcycle rider from severe injuries he or she may acquire because of the impact. Imagine what will happen if a rider does not wear a helmet and he fell on the road from a collision, most probably, head injuries will be experienced. In the United States, one of the most common injuries to be experienced by motorcycle riders who encounter accidents are head/brain injury in addiction to broken limbs. Helmets and clothing specialized for motorcycle riding offers protection that if cannot alleviate all the impact, can minimize them. The only way your gears cannot protect you is when you forget to wear them.

Our roads is one of the most dangerous places in the world. Everyday, people die on their floors. While there are some who survived, it instills them an experience that will never be forgotten in a lifetime. You are not an exemption to the dangers of the road if you will not follow the traffic rules as well as will not protect yourself using the right gears. You can make a difference, and that is by ensuring your safety and others lives by practicing the two ways stated above.

Have a safe ride!