There are many ways in which you can avoid having a motorcycle accident. If you are a driver, you need to make sure you are being as observant as possible while on the road and are always ‘thinking bike’ when pulling out of junctions.
Pedestrians should also make sure they are being attentive to possible motorcyclists. But what can you do if you are motorcyclist? Of course, the same observation skills apply but you can also incorporate some useful braking expertise to help minimise the risk of a motorcycle accident.
Braking Techniques
Learning effective braking skills is one of the most important skills any biker must master. Controlled braking is when there is particular attention being paid to a braking process before actually stopping.
Braking distances are overestimated by all kinds of drivers and riders at some point but this is an important theory to understand as it can have catastrophic consequences for riders. The faster you are going, the greater the braking distance required and wet and icy conditions can also add to the distance required considerably.
Ideally, riders should look to brake gradually in as many riding situations as possible and apply the brakes with an equal amount of force. As you begin to slow down and lean forward, the balance of weight on the bike changes from back to front and you can remove some force from the rear brake and put more pressure on the front. The front of the bike rises up on its suspension and more pressure is then applied to back brakes until you come to a complete stop.
*Remember that it is always safer to receive riding advice on how to ride your bike from a trained instructor.
Have You Been Involved In A Motorcycle Accident?
If you have been involved in any kind of motorcycle accident that was not your fault then you may be able to claim personal injury compensation.
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