Motorcycle Visibility Tips To Follow In The Dark

There is nothing like the thrill of riding a motorcycle. Not only is it fun, it's therapeutic and can be an exciting way to get to and from your goal. But like all cars, they are dangerous. You need to make sure you are safe before you even think about going on the streets.

Next, we're going to look at various motorcycle visibility tips that you should follow at night.

Let us begin.

Use reflective tape

One of the cheapest and easiest ways to make yourself (and your motorcycle) more visible in the dark is to use reflective tape . It's inexpensive and can be used almost anywhere to help you stand out from the crowd on the go. Wrap it around your tires, the edges of your saddlebags, and the front of your forks. More, better, better.

Wear the correct clothing and equipment

Wearing the right clothing and equipment is one of the most important things to keep in mind while driving a car. If you are involved in a motorcycle accident , you want to be as protected as possible. From your helmet to gloves, boots, jackets and pants, make sure everything is high quality. To make yourself more visible at night, choose light colors or consider wearing a reflective jacket over everything. All black might look cool, but save it for today.

Clean your headlights

Like any other aspect of your motorcycle, your headlights need attention. When they're dirty, they don't work as well at night. Regular cleaning should be enough, but if they're cloudy there is a quick fix. Mix toothpaste with baking soda and clean with a soft cloth. Is so easy. You can find more tips on motorcycle cleaning here .

Step on the brakes

Yes, the main function of the brakes is to help you slow down, but at night they serve another purpose as well. Applying the brakes activates the brake lights which (hopefully) alert the driver behind you to your position. You can also use it to inform other people about dangerous road conditions.

Avoid blind spots

When riding a motorcycle , you should take care to avoid the blind spots of other vehicles as much as possible. At night, the older you get, the more important it is. If you drive past another car, do so quickly and be sure to be seen in your rear-view mirrors each time you drive. It's all part of defensive driving to stay safe.

Use your horn

While your horn should only be used in an emergency, it is important to remember to use it at night when something happens. If you've followed all of the tips above and still don't see it, your horn will remind you to back up and change your presence for other drivers. Trust us when we say there is a reason.

And that's it. Here are six tips to improve your visibility. What do you think? Are there any other tips that you would recommend?

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