Mirrors give a strong general idea of the situation on the road, but they do not provide an image of the road that is 100% accurate. All vehicles, including motorcycles, have blind spots, so it is important to always perform a shoulder check before changing lanes.

Bright colours such as red and yellow are recommended. Reflective vests and reflective stripes on helmets and jackets are also beneficial.

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

Its best to be caution of any different road surface you are driving over.

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.

It is important to look far ahead to be prepared for potential problems. This gives drivers more time to react, helps prevent panic, and reduces the likelihood of rash decisions that could result in accidents.

It is important to be able to anticipate the passing of other vehicles to ensure you are in the prorper lane position.

It is essential to maintain a proper road position to stay safe on the road.

Slowing down and maintaining a greater distance from vehicles in front is advised, especially when roads are wet and intense glare hampers other drivers’ ability to identify a motorcycle amongst all the traffic.

Moving from the blocking position toward the centre of the lane helps maintain a safe distance from passing vehicles. By keeping out of harm’s way in this manner, motorcyclists are safer and less likely to be struck by passing vehicles.