Every year motorcycles become more powerful and more sophisticated.

Every year our roads become more populated and intense.

If you live for your motorcycle, every year demands you take more care, be more aware and more geared-up to survive the ride.

Whether you’re just taking it up, have been riding for years or are into it again after some time away from riding – you need to equip yourself with the latest, most up-to-date skills, information, and confidence in your riding knowledge and know-how.

Step one is riding to avoid trouble.

Try to keep yourself out of harm’s way. Look out for yourself. Don’t leave it to anybody else.

Stay alert. Look ahead. Look about you. Look behind you. Take in the big picture. Allow yourself an exit. Where’s the way out? Give yourself space. Ease back.

Take control. Give your motorcycle the skills it deserves.

Tips for safer riding

1. Ride sober and alert.
2. Always wear protective clothing and a properly fitted helmet.
3. Anticipate the actions of other road users.
4. When in doubt, give way.
5. Ride to the conditions.
6. Limit your speed for safe stopping, slowing and coping with the unexpected.
7. Overtake safely. Look out for hazards. Be cautious on bends and corners.
8. Look out for sudden entries and exits at intersections and roundabouts.
9. Constantly monitor where other vehicles are and where they are heading.
10. Make sure you can be seen.
11. Ride with your headlights on, even in good daylight.

Take care. Be aware. Survive. Be here. Here for Life.

Tips for safer riding

For more comprehensive information about motorcycle safety visit:
www.motorcyclesafety.qld.gov.au

For more comprehensive road rules visit:
www.transport.qld.gov.au/roadrules

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