Use low beam
Rainy days often make the sky darker than usual. Therefore, motorcyclists should turn on their low beams when moving. This helps them observe the road better as well as signal to oncoming vehicles to recognize their vehicle. Note, drivers should not turn on their high beams (high beams) because it is both illegal and causes glare to oncoming vehicles.
Pay more attention to tires
As the part that directly contacts the wet road surface, motorcyclists should prioritize using anti-slip tires during the rainy season. Made from high-quality rubber, this part helps increase grip and drain water on the tire surface.
Always bring a raincoat
When encountering small raindrops, some people are often subjective and do not use raincoats. However, with the heavy rainfall in recent days in Hanoi , if traveling long distances without wearing raincoats, motorcyclists will still get their clothes wet. This will cause them a lot of inconvenience. At the same time, wearing raincoats will also help drivers avoid being splashed with water by other vehicles.
However, motorcyclists need to choose the right raincoat for themselves and their vehicle. Avoid using raincoats that are too long or too light, reducing the ability to control the vehicle and observe.
Slow down
To avoid falling or other risks, when riding a motorbike on slippery roads, you should reduce speed. This will reduce the inertia of the vehicle and increase the contact area of the tire with the road surface, increase grip, and avoid slipping.
Slippery roads affect the friction of the wheels with the road surface. If you are not careful, you can lose control, which is very dangerous. Therefore, when riding a motorbike on the road in the rain, you should reduce the speed to only 1/3 of the normal speed to ensure safety. Moreover, if an unexpected situation occurs, you can still handle it promptly.
Follow the tire tracks of the car in front.
The experience of driving on slippery roads shared by many drivers is to follow the tire tracks of the car in front. Since they have cleared the road for you, following this tire track also helps the wheels to be less slippery.
Do not change lanes suddenly
Wheels can easily slip on slippery roads, so keep a firm grip on the steering wheel, brake lightly, and drive at a moderate speed until you have control of your speed and lane.
Avoid driving in puddles as they can be potholes that can make it difficult to control your vehicle. Drive in the direction of the traffic ahead.
Avoid sudden braking
Many people have the habit of braking suddenly when driving on slippery roads. Therefore, remember and avoid, drive at a moderate speed so that when there is an unexpected situation, you can slowly brake, ensuring safety when driving.
Comply with traffic safety laws
In rainy weather, some motorcyclists are often subjective, running red lights to avoid stopping the vehicle and getting their shoes wet. However, running red lights leads to local traffic jams and traffic chaos. The above behavior can even cause serious collisions.
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