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.

A motorcycle training course designed and/or authorized by the Ministry will ensure new drivers learn the necessary skills and develop the know-how to drive safely. Most courses provide the Level 1 exit test as part of the course and reduce the length of time needed at the M2 level.

Knowing that other drivers may legally pass you, take extra care watching your rear to ensure you are in proper lane position if a driver does pass.

In addition, the existing M1 license must be taken to the M1 exit test.

Motorcycles should be inspected before each use. Regular maintenance helps ensure safe operation of a motorcycle. Keeping the correct amount of oil in the engine is essential.

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.

A number of nighttime accidents occur because motorcyclists are not visible to other drivers on the road. Bright colours and reflective gear can help counter this problem.

Applying the brakes too hard and too fast can cause the wheels to lock. Threshold braking is a way to stop quickly without causing the wheels to lock. It involves applying both brakes at the same time, then quickly releasing before the point where the wheels lock up, then quickly repeating the process to enable the motorcycle to quickly and safely stop without locking the wheels.

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.

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.