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Rule 1- Never overtake from the left because car drivers will flick to the left in an emergency and from a legal point of view they will have no responsibility. The car may only get a dent but the biker may die in that scenario.
Rule 2-Wear your helmet always. Preferably a branded,full faced helmet. Light colours are the best. I use a yellow colour which can be easily picked up in the background. Light coloured clothing is best suited.
Rule 3-Never zip around traffic at high speeds and in traffic snarls avoid driving into the opposite lane risking head on collisions. Ride behind a car maintaining a safe distance.
Rule 4-Rely on both brakes. First the back then the front. Back brake alone will not stop the bike while front alone will result in a fall.
Rule 5-Use hand signals for right turns.
Rule 6-Give priority to other vehicles never insist on right of way.
Rule 7-On narrow roads if a vehicle is approaching never try to squeeze through just stop and let him pass.
Rule 8- Try to stick to sub urban two lane roads and when on 4 lane roads never drive on the right track throughout. Overtake,signal left join left track. For highways I recommend driving on the left track always.
Rule 9- At intersections use horn and slow down and visually check for oncoming traffic.
Rule 10-Select a bike that suits your skill. Unless highly skilled stay away from high cc bikes as our roads are not developed for them. Last not the least check vital parts like brakes, indicators,tyres,chain etc before a ride.
These points are hardwired into my brain thanks to the experiences I had on our roads for years. It is sad that we have driving schools but motorcycle safety is unheard of here. In the west motorcycling is a passion and they have mandatory safety courses. Here the roads are more dangerous but no safety courses. One wrong move and the biker is dead that's how serious motorcycling is. I still ride my beloved RX100 because of my passion for motorcycling. Motorcycles are more fun than any car but they are inherently unsafe so riding a motorcycle is a skill that requires a lot of patience and proper judgement.
Rule 2-Wear your helmet always. Preferably a branded,full faced helmet. Light colours are the best. I use a yellow colour which can be easily picked up in the background. Light coloured clothing is best suited.
Rule 3-Never zip around traffic at high speeds and in traffic snarls avoid driving into the opposite lane risking head on collisions. Ride behind a car maintaining a safe distance.
Rule 4-Rely on both brakes. First the back then the front. Back brake alone will not stop the bike while front alone will result in a fall.
Rule 5-Use hand signals for right turns.
Rule 6-Give priority to other vehicles never insist on right of way.
Rule 7-On narrow roads if a vehicle is approaching never try to squeeze through just stop and let him pass.
Rule 8- Try to stick to sub urban two lane roads and when on 4 lane roads never drive on the right track throughout. Overtake,signal left join left track. For highways I recommend driving on the left track always.
Rule 9- At intersections use horn and slow down and visually check for oncoming traffic.
Rule 10-Select a bike that suits your skill. Unless highly skilled stay away from high cc bikes as our roads are not developed for them. Last not the least check vital parts like brakes, indicators,tyres,chain etc before a ride.
These points are hardwired into my brain thanks to the experiences I had on our roads for years. It is sad that we have driving schools but motorcycle safety is unheard of here. In the west motorcycling is a passion and they have mandatory safety courses. Here the roads are more dangerous but no safety courses. One wrong move and the biker is dead that's how serious motorcycling is. I still ride my beloved RX100 because of my passion for motorcycling. Motorcycles are more fun than any car but they are inherently unsafe so riding a motorcycle is a skill that requires a lot of patience and proper judgement.