How to Prevent Crashes on Your Cruiser Motorcycle

As a motorcycle rider, you’ll want to do what you can to keep yourself safe. You’re probably well-aware that you’re more at risk in the event of a crash or accident on the highway than a car or truck driver, because your bike is both open to the air and lacking in a seatbelt. There are a number of ways that a crash can happen, from dangerous riding conditions to distracted drivers, so here are some strategies you can apply to protect yourself.

Remain Visible

Being seen is crucial as a motorcycle rider, since you and your cruiser have a small footprint and drivers can be careless and also unable to see you. Avoid riding too closely behind or beside other vehicles, and don’t whip out into the middle of lanes or onto the shoulder. Use your lights when it’s dark or overcast and add reflective tape to your helmet and your cruiser if you don’t own reflective gear.

Sharpen Your Skills

You’re going to have to ride defensively as a motorcyclist; there’s no two ways about it. Keep up with any lessons or take a refresher course if you don’t feel confident enough in your skills. Practicing riding your cruiser with an experienced friend in an empty parking lot can help you to become better at braking, turning, and other skills, too.

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