• Carrying passengers - Only experienced riders should carry passengers. Follow the guidelines below for a trouble-free ride.
  

• Carrying loads - Small loads can be carried on a two-wheeler if you position it properly...
  

• Choosing Eye protection - All two-wheeler riders need protection from wind, dust, dirt, rain, insects and debris...
  

• Brake properly - Two-wheeled vehicles have two brakes - the front is operated by the right hand, the rear by the right foot...
  

• In heavy traffic - Negotiating your bike in heavy traffic is a job that can be done with aplomb if you care to follow a few details...
  

• Position yourself - In order to control your bike properly, your body must be in the right position...
  

• Safety Tips  - Riding a two-wheeler is fun. It is also risky. A few tips to help you drive safely...

CARRYING PASSENGERS ON YOUR TWO WHEELER

CARRYING PASSENGERS ON YOUR TWO WHEELER

A motorbike is very unlike any other vehicle like a car or any other four-wheeled vehicle, as it does not have any of the safety measures that are present in them. Therefore, driving a motorcycle is a task that has to be taken with the utmost caution. If you intend to carry passengers on your bike, there are a few precautions you must take for a safer ride.

CARRIYING LOADS

CARRIYING LOADS

Unlike a four-wheeler that has ample space for any luggage you might want to transport from one place to another, your bike is not equipped for any such function. If the load is too heavy, imbalance is always a possibility. However, small loads can be carried with caution.

Proper positioning and fastening of the load is a must.
Try keeping the load light and low. Check it at every stop that you make for proper fastening and positioning.
The load should not be kept behind the rear wheel to avoid affecting the centre of gravity and balancing of the vehicle.
Though most of us do not care to go through the owner's manual, it is extremely important that you consult it before carrying any kind of loads on it.

Do not keep the objects in separate bags but encase them in one so that you can easily manage them. Also, an uneven load will cause the bike to lean on one side, making it dangerous.

The use of a helmet is the best mode to keep particulate matter (like dust and dirt), rain, insects and debris away from your eyes, besides providing safety to your head and face, in case of an accident. But enough room for eyeglasses or sunglasses is essential. .

Wearing a face shield is also advised if you wear glasses to prevent them from being blown off.
Moreover goggles should not be worn while driving at night and even during the day time dark glasses should be avoided as they may reflect the sunlight into others' eyes.

The other consideration while choosing glasses or goggles should be that it covers your eyes entirely. Do not forget to check if the glasses are shatter proof or not. In the eventuality of an accident, you must not run the additional risk of having shattered glass pieces in your eyes.

WAYS TO BREAK PROPERLY

WAYS TO BREAK PROPERLY

You are moving along merrily, a song on your lips, and suddenly…disaster strikes. There's a pothole right in front of you, and before the brakes could be applied, you are down under.

To avoid this scenario, you should have a fairly clear knowledge about applying the brakes and stopping your bike whenever needed.

To start with the basics, a two-wheeler has two brakes, in which the front is operated by the right hand, the rear by the right foot. Needless to say, both are needed to stop effectively.

However, in an emergency, or even otherwise, you should apply both the brakes simultaneously, not one at a time. If you apply the front brake first, it will assist you in slowing down, and immediately, the rear one can be applied.

As for how to apply brakes, though there is no set rule, but it will help if you squeeze the front brake first, and then press down the rear brake, with increasing pressure. Brake gently and with caution when you need to take a turn while braking. Use both the brakes.

• Try to stay out of other motorists' blind spots. Two-wheeler riders always need to assume they're invisible to everyone else.

• Desist from weaving in and out of traffic. If this is done, drivers cannot predict where you're going to be next and might even get nervous and swerve into you.
  

• Double-check the passing lane before you pass. Pass only in instances where it's legal and safe.
  

• Remember that "white lining it," or passing other motorists in their own lanes, is not recommended for beginning riders.
  

• Always carry a cellular telephone and a roadside emergency card in case your cycle breaks down or you get into an accident. Never follow too closely behind large cars or trucks where you can't see road hazards until it's too late.

POSITION YOURSELF..

POSITION YOUSELF..

A two-wheeler is in itself a dangerous vehicle, to be driven carefully. Balancing is an art that has to be mastered while driving a motorbike. Proper positioning is one of the related points that come to mind while on the subject.

To make motorbike riding safe, it is advisable that the handgrips are held firmly so that you do not lose control if you happen to skid or have to stretch while driving.
Try not to sit at a distance from the handle as it will impede quick reaction when you need to veer away in the opposite direction, or make other directional changes. An erect body while driving helps in better driving.

Your foot should be in the perfect position while driving a motorbike. The best position would be a firm footing on the foot pegs. While ensuring that balance is maintained, it would also be near to the controls, and make life easier and safer while driving through crowded city streets