Travelling by motorcycle or scooter can be enjoyable however it's important to know how to protect yourself and any pillion passengers before you ride.
If you ride a motorcycle, you can increase your safety on the road by:
- wearing your protective clothing every time you ride. Buy the safest gear you can afford and ensure your helmet is up to scratch.
- making yourself visible by wearing light-coloured clothing or reflective gear
- purchasing a motorcycle with Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) or Cornering-ABS
- riding within the speed limit
- staying up to date with the latest gear, news and tips by visiting the Spokes website and signing up for the Spokes newsletter.
If you’re a driver, you can avoid a crash with a person on a motorcycle by:
- being aware of people riding motorcycles on the road
- looking and looking again for motorcycles at intersections
- always doing a head check before changing lanes.
