Relax!

A more relaxed riding position with your arms bent comfortably at the elbows will allow your body to absorb more of the energy passed through the bike from lumps and bumps in the road, making your overall ride smoother and more controlled. A simple check is to try and flap your arms whilst your hands remain firmly on the bars. If you can’t flap you’re too tense so relax! Check your feet also; you’ll be surprised how tense you can get on a day out.

Check your Blind Spot!

We all glance over our shoulders before lane changing on the dual carriageway or motorway but have you ever checked just how big your actual blind spot on a motorbike is? Sit on your bike in your usual riding position whilst stationary and compare what you see in the mirror to what you can actually see when you turn your head. You may find that you have to turn your head that little bit further than you thought to carry out an effective lifesaver look.

Safer Filtering

When filtering through traffic be especially aware of the lane in which the traffic is moving the quickest. Drivers often switch lanes in a feeble attempt to gain a few feet and its from the slowest lanes where they try to made these potentially dangerous manoeuvres. Often rash, without indicating or checking mirrors drivers emerge at a glance to get into that fast moving queue. Keep an eye on front wheels of cars for the initial sign of a turn – the earlier you can spot someone about to lane change the faster you can react. Always keep your brake covered in case of an emergency.

Look through car windows

The further you can see in front of you the quicker you can react to potential dangers. If you are following a car look through its rear window and windscreen to see what is in front of it. Most cars have high level brake lights designed to be visible through the car behind it. Keep an eye out for them and the driver in front who may react slower than you. This way you’ll be prepared to stop if the traffic stops suddenly