Safety of Rider

Ride Safely

Before you start riding a motorcycle you must first get the detail knowledge of  traffic rules of the country in which you will be ridding.
I will suggest you to do a Rider Safe Course, by doing this course you will learn key points a rider must follow while ridding. The course teaches the basic and advanced skills necessary for safe riding on roads.

If you can't join any motorcycle training course, don't worry 
I will introduce you to the most important rules, that you must know while ridding.

Safety is top priority!

Operating a motorcycle takes different skills than driving a car; however, the laws of the road apply to every driver just the same. Knowing the road rules will help prepare you for safe driving and will help you long way.

• Always wear a helmet  

Wearing a helmet is the best way to protect against severe head injuries. Make sure you wear a face shield or protective eye wear helmet. A motorcycle rider not wearing a helmet is five times more likely to sustain a critical head injury.

• Wear appropriate gear.

Make sure to wear protective gear and clothing that will minimize the amount of injuries in case of an accident or a skid. Wearing leather clothing, boots with nonskid soles, and gloves can protect your body from severe injuries. Consider attaching reflective tape to your clothing to make it easier for other drivers to see you.

Motorcycle road rules

Motorcycle riders, including moped and motor-trike riders, must follow the same road rules as other vehicles on Queensland roads. Most of the rules that apply to drivers also apply to motorcycle riders, for example, the give way rules, traffic light rules and speed limits. But there are some rules that specifically apply to motorcycle riders, including rules relating to:

• Lane filtering rules

Lane filtering is when you ride your motorcycle at low speed between stationary or slow moving vehicles travelling in the same direction you are. The 2 lines or lanes of traffic must both be travelling in the same  direction. If one of the lines or lanes is a dedicated turning lane (left or  right) you must not lane filter using this lane.

• Rules for riding on road shoulders

If you hold an open licence for the motorcycle you are riding, you can ride on road shoulders and in emergency stopping lanes on major roads—such as highways, freeways and motorways past stationary or slow-moving traffic. But there are some limit to it.