Mirrors play an important role in keeping track of what is on the road around the motorcycle. Use of mirrors should be combined with shoulder checks for maximum safety; neither should be used as a replacement for the other.

By maintaining a following distance of 2 seconds, motorcyclists have enough time to react and change course if necessary should a problem arise

Special care should be taken when towing a trailer with a motorcycle. The trailer must have a mandatory white plate light, two red reflectors on the rear and a red tail light.

The traction and the braking ability of your motorcycle will be negatively affected in case of improper tire tread. The tire tread should be even and the minimum depth of the tire tread should be 1.5mm to ensure the best braking.

M1 drivers are barred by law from carrying passengers. Even M2 motorcyclists are advised to avoid carrying heavy cargo or passengers as much as possible.

Remain a good distance from large vehicles, especially when they are about to turn. Large vehicles make wide turns, and have large blind spots. Moving into the space that opens up as a large vehicle swings out to make its turn could result in the motorcyclist being hit, since the driver of the large vehicle will most likely not be able to see the motorcycle.

The driver must have an M2 or M licence; M1 drivers are not permitted to carry passengers.

The test must be taken while the M1 licence is still valid, which is for 90 days from the date it was issued. People taking a Ministry-authorised training program can do the M1 exit test any time but may not acquire the M2 permit from the Ministry until a period of 60 days has passed.

Motorcyclists should only drive in a right or left lane in order to have a blocking position. Blocking positions are important because they prevent other drivers from driving too close to the motorcycle.

The edges of the road collect the most gravel, sand, and debris. Winds and the tires of fast-moving vehicles send the gravel, sand, and debris to the side. Motorcyclists should steer clear of road edges when entering or leaving a freeway or when making turns at intersections.