Mistakes of novice motorcyclists: to know and avoid
It just so happens that motorcycles are much more than an ordinary means of transportation for most owners of these vehicles. Along with romance and a sense of drive, a motorcycle carries much more danger than a car. In particular, such troubles as rain, wind or poor-quality road surface will cause a motorcyclist much more discomfort than a car owner.
When purchasing a two-wheeled vehicle, it is important to understand the consequences that a negligent attitude towards non-compliance with the basic rules of safe driving and operation of a motorcycle in general can lead to. To decide on the choice of helmet and motorcycle equipment, you should definitely talk on forums with experienced bikers. By the way, to gain experience and expand the circle of acquaintances, you can join a motorcycle club, where a beginner will always be helped by word and deed.
It is no secret that about 85% of accidents for motorcyclists end in death or disability. This state of affairs is due to the lack of a closed protected body, belts and airbags for the “iron horse”. In fact, even an insignificant fall from a motorcycle can cause a fracture or burn (if an open area of the body has touched the exhaust pipe or cylinder).
The main cause of accidents, both for motorcyclists and motorists, was and remains the ubiquitous human factor. And if indiscipline and negligence in relation to traffic regulations and other road users can still get away with the car owner, then the biker in this case will not be well. In particular, in dense urban traffic, a motorcycle is often in the “dead zone” of car drivers, so they sometimes simply do not notice motorcycles when rebuilding. If the biker does not slow down in time, he risks being shot down.
The main mistake of beginners behind the wheel is reckless and uncontrolled acceleration. Unfortunately, the lack of motorcycle driving skills does not prevent beginners from acquiring powerful devices that instantly respond to changes in the position of the throttle stick. The result of a sharp acceleration can easily be a loss of control over the motorcycle and, accordingly, an accident. An equally common mistake, which even professional motorcyclists make, is an incorrectly chosen trajectory of entering a turn. So, if you overdo it with the torque at the exit of the turn, you can easily fly into a ditch or onto the side of the road.
A good car suspension is able to smooth out even significant road bumps for car passengers. The motorcyclist, in turn, is obliged to closely monitor the roadbed, analyzing every turn of the steering wheel. Driving on an unknown road with poor-quality pavement can be a real torture. The true pleasure of riding a motorcycle can only be obtained when the biker knows about all the dangers that lie in wait for him on the way.
The popularization of two-wheeled transport today is due to the saturation of the market with Chinese products and the cheapness of its operation. In this regard, almost all segments of the population, one way or another, switch to motorcycles and mopeds for the summer season, so you should be much more vigilant and careful on the road during this period.
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