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The Handbook of Michigan motorcycle
Drivers should watch where you’re going to run and be careful with the trucks that exceed, among other tips for driving safely bike

When you make a turn

1. Note. Look where you want to lead, turning the head without moving your shoulders and keeping your eyes on the horizon line.

2. Press. For the motorcycle to lean a bit to turn, press the handle of the handlebars in the direction of the curve that will take or the corner going to turn. The faster you go or steeper the curve, the pressure on the handlebars should be higher.

3. Turn. Flip the accelerated while taking the curve for the suspension of the bike stable.

To overtake other vehicles

1. Get ready. Drive on the left side of the right lane at a safe distance from the vehicle in front. Operate the directional, check the mirrors that traffic does not come back and turn his head slightly to make sure nobody comes by rail you will get.

2. Start. When you are sure to do so, move into left lane and accelerate. Try leaving enough room circular with the vehicle that are passing by if he has to make sudden maneuvers. Avoid falling into the blind spots of the vehicle.

3. Put yourself again. Activate the right turn before returning to your lane. Needless to say, not because they are ‘smallest’ than others, Passing is allowed anywhere.

The rules and conditions
To handle bike should remember that both the driver and his companion are subject to different rules throughout the country, like wearing reflective vests and jackets identification must be visible on the road, in addition to the hull.

Among other rules, drivers traveling in a group should do one after another, can not be attached to another vehicle, or travel on sidewalks or pedestrian walkways.

You must respect the signs, driving laws and speed limits.

They should not overtake other vehicles on the right or between vehicles traveling through their respective lanes and always, in the city and road, have to go with the lights on.

previously we have discussed some tips on safe driving motorcycles were traveling receipts, the following is the continuation of these tips, make sure you pay attention to these commands to keep you safe in traveling.

6. Avoid white or yellow lines when wet and stay alert for patches of oil. If you can not, make sure your bike is vertical when passing over them because they are so slippery that if the bike goes sideways, easily finish on the floor. Avoid sudden braking or accelerating on a line that is painted on a wet or oil stain.

7. Drive less rapidly than it is capable. Never carry your bike or your driving skills to the fullest, because in case of negligence of a third party (a dog, a car that is closed, a patch of oil) will not have time to react. If you are driving 70 percent of capacity, will have that extra 30 percent as a cushion, to react.

8. Use both brakes simultaneously. However, note that the front brake commands 70 percent of the stopping power. In a safe area, and dry and wet conditions, practice pressing the front brake hard enough to stop the bike quickly, without actually blocking the wheel. Good management is essential front brake to get around an emergency.

9. Pass on the left. Overtaking from the right is a risk, because cars can close it or because it can run over a pedestrian who descend from a bus.

10. Be careful at intersections. Before turning, look left, then right, left again and cross. The police power of London recommends this trick to look twice, as one of the most useful to prevent accidents at crossings, because only then will be safe from vehicles that appear at the last minute.

The Committee of Japanese Motorcycle Assemblers created a decalogue for the safety of motorcyclists. Follow these commandments for safe driving.

1. Drive defensively. Assume that is invisible to other drivers. If you believe that nobody has seen him on the road, you can anticipate their moves. Assume that other drivers will always react in the most reckless possible, and mentally anticipating an escape route for each possible undesirable situation.

2. Use a good helmet and keep it fastened. Helmets do not save him from the appropriate fine, but do not save lives. A good helmet should cover the entire skull, including the ears and chin. The inner shell should have a thick Icopor to absorb the impact. Buckle, because if it gets out of your head, you can not protect it.

3. Avoid the ‘sandwich’ when driving. Never forth between two moving vehicles. Any sudden movement of one of them can affect you.

4. Check your tire pressure. A flat tires or different pressures to the recommended compromise the stability and adhesion of the moto. Inflate according to the pressure recommended by the manufacturer.

5. Be sure that the turn, stop and mirrors, are used to protect it. The lights are the most useful mechanism to indicate to other drivers what the next maneuver. Do not forget to turn the light, so is the day. This helps identify what other drivers, especially in their rearview mirrors.