1. Wear a helmet. A helmet can protect your head from serious injury or death, even in a low-speed accident.
2. Wear appropriate riding gear. Leather or other abrasion-resistant clothing can help you avoid road rash and other injuries in a crash.
3. Stay away from the curb. Avoid riding too close to the curb, as this can increase your risk of hitting a pothole or other obstacle and crashing.
4. Be aware of your surroundings. Pay attention to the road, other vehicles, and pedestrians. Avoid distracted driving, such as texting or talking on the phone.
5. Ride defensively. Assume that other drivers do not see you and ride accordingly. Give other vehicles plenty of space and be prepared to react to sudden changes in their behavior.
6. Take a motorcycle safety course. A motorcycle safety course can teach you how to ride safely and defensively, and how to avoid and survive a crash.
7. Stay Sober: Riding a motorcycle drunk or under the influence of other drugs significantly increases your chances of getting into a fatal crash.
