- Using Riding Equipment
Riding equipment such as SNI helmets, trousers, shoes, to raincoats must be brought and provided in the motorcycle trunk, all of this is just in case it can be used when needed. In addition, the driving equipment is also to support your safety in driving. So that unwanted things don’t happen.
2. Bring Complete Vehicle Papers
If you drive long distances or on the highway, always carry your vehicle papers with you everywhere. In addition to avoiding speeding tickets by the police, the completeness of driving licenses such as driver’s licenses and vehicle registration is also important as your identity information.
Also, avoid giving minors permission to drive your vehicle. Because it is a traffic violation, drivers who are allowed are those who are over 16 years old and must have a driver’s license (SIM).
3. Prioritize Pedestrians
As a good motorist, you must obey traffic rules. Including when passing zebra crossings, flyovers, zebra crossings, and the like to reduce speed when driving and let pedestrians pass first. Thus, you have applied one of the principles of safety riding for motorcyclists.
4. Obey Traffic Rules
Obey the traffic rules that we usually encounter on the road. You also have to pay attention to your speed in driving and you also have to be more careful when driving.
Make sure you don’t get reckless while on the road. Pay attention to the use of turn signals for your motorcycle because by looking at the turn signals, you can find out where the vehicle in front of you is going otherwise you also provide information to other motorists.
In addition, to overtake other vehicles, you also have to pay attention to the road conditions in front and behind. Do not overtake without seeing the condition of your right and left.
5. Make Sure Your Vehicle Meets Standards
Some motorcyclists are happy to make modifications. It’s just that modifying the motorbike is not excessive, because it can cause a ticket because it is considered to violate safety riding standards.
Some modifications are prohibited such as changing the dimensions, color, and frame, to the capacity of the motorcycle engine. Furthermore, modification of components such as lights, and exhaust, to the sound of the horn is also considered a traffic violation.