If you travel by bike daily, then it is important that you never forget some basic things. Often, people make such mistakes in haste or carelessness, which become a major cause of road accidents. A little caution can save not only your life but also the lives of others. Let us know what things are very important to keep in mind while riding a bike:
Be sure to wear a certified and properly fitting helmet.
Sadly, even today, many people wear helmets only to avoid challan, not for their safety. In such a situation, they often buy cheap and poor-quality helmets, which do not provide any protection when needed. Remember, the helmet is the most important way to save your life. Always buy ISI or DOT-certified helmets. Also, see that the helmet fits well on your head. Stay away from unbranded helmets sold on the roadside.
Keep full control over the speed of the bike.
It is often seen that youth consider riding a bike at high speed as a style, but this carelessness can prove fatal. While riding a bike, keep the speed in mind, keeping in mind the road conditions, traffic, and weather. Maintain control over the speed and always keep an eye on the road.
You should know how to use brakes correctly.
While riding a bike, it is very important to use both brakes in a balanced manner. Applying only the front or only the rear brake can cause the bike to skid. By using both brakes correctly, you can stop the bike safely even in an emergency. This habit is very important for your and others’ safety.
Use signals and indicators correctly.
Suddenly changing the direction or taking a turn without giving a signal invites road accidents. If you have to stop, turn, or change lanes, then inform the vehicles coming behind with indicators or hand signals in time. This habit helps make the traffic smooth and avoid accidents.
Always keep a safe distance.
While driving in traffic, it is very important to maintain an adequate distance from the vehicles moving in front and on the sides. This will give you time to react if someone suddenly applies brakes or changes direction. Driving too close increases the chances of a collision.
Do not hurry while overtaking.
One should be very careful while overtaking, especially when nothing is visible from the front or there is a blind turn. Be especially cautious while overtaking big vehicles, because their side vision is limited. Overtaking at the wrong time can cost you your life.
Avoid riding a bike in bad weather.
Riding a bike in rain, snowfall, or fog can be risky. Due to slippery roads and low visibility, the chances of accidents increase manifold. If it is not very necessary, do not ride a bike in such weather. If you have to ride, then drive slowly and use the brakes carefully.
Give priority to a bike with ABS or CBS.
Now, safety technologies like Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) and Combined Braking System (CBS) are easily available in the market. These features help in keeping the bike stable during emergency braking and can help avoid accidents. From April, ABS will be mandatory for all bikes above 125cc and CBS for bikes below 125cc. So, next time while buying a bike, pay special attention to these features.
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