How to Ride Safely in Traffic: 5 Pro Rider Tips

After the pandemic, riding a motorcycle, or driving solo to the office has become the norm in order to avoid being in contact with other people in public transportation. While driving a car is definitely the more comfortable option, it can cost of a lot of money at the end of the month. So, take the frugal decision, and ride a motorcycle! Here are five pro rider tips that will give you safe while riding in traffic on your commute to office.  

1. Keep an eye on the time: We have always been a strong advisor of riders getting on the road as early as possible and not waiting for the 11th hour. If your office starts at 9, make sure to Leeds office at least 8:50 AM if not earlier, and then plan your starting time accordingly. That way even if you have to wait for a little late traffic stops, or trundle around in consisted traffic jams you won't have to push the limit of safety in order to reach off his. A lot of accidents can be avoided simply by giving yourself enough time to slow down and make the right decisions instead of rushing without considering the repercussions of making a rash decision. What are the peak times in your city? Take a note of the traffic condition and certain hours of the day which will give you an edge in finding lean periods in the traffic during which you can reach office stress-free and without risking your safety.
2. Don’t just rely on rear view mirrors: Rear view mirrors are extremely crucial in keeping your safe. It lets you check the environment behind you before making any left or right Lane change maneuver. Unfortunately, in India, rear view mirrors are considered to be optional and a matter of style. In order to filter through narrow gaps in the traffic, people often remove the rear-view mirrors, which is an unsafe decision. What you need is not just a properly functioning a rearview mirror but also the additional safety of checking by turning your head behind just to make sure that there isn't any vehicle sitting in your blind spot.
3. Let faster traffic pass: being triggered by an aggressive move by other vehicles sharing the rode with you is a very unsaved psychology especially while riding in public roads. If you find vehicles approaching you at a very high speed from behind, instead of leasing them, let them pass safely by getting out of their way. Public roads are not the safest environment for racing aggressively and you might easily jeopardize your own safety as well as that of other motorists on the way. This becomes even more important to anyone on a highway - where every vehicle plays at a very high speed which means the brakes are relatively less effective at bringing the vehicle down to a stop in the event of an emergency, which is why you should never get into any situation where you may have to rely on someone else’s braking technique for your personal safety. 
4. Adhere to speed limits: Road safety authorities have mandated a certain speed which should be adhered to under all conditions in order to stay safe. Besides avoiding the risk of being captured by a speed trap camera, following the speed limits will also give you enough time to tackle navigational problems and sudden changes in the traffic, or people trying to cross the road well there aren't any zebra crossings. Stretches of road that are not straight and have curves and bends to them are special places where you need to reduce the speed ideally below the recommended speed limit just to be on the safer side.
5. Stay safe, always: Make sure to wear the highest quality motorcycle riding safety gears including a branded premium motorcycle helmet that has been certified by the relevant safety authorities in your country. Safety is also a byproduct of a properly functioning machine, which means you need to take the motorcycle for pre-emptive checkups and maintenance on time. If the tires have started to go bald, replace them with new ones and do not exceed the limits of your skills, or the performance of the machine.