New Delhi, Monday, July 16, In India, a large number of professionals use motor bikes to go to work. They do it irrespective of weather conditions, may it be winter, summer or the rainy season. Biking in the rain is dangerous and can prove fatal if they do not ride bikes in accordance with wet conditions.
Here are a few tips for bike riders keep safe during the wet season.
Proper Clothing: A good rain-suit, gloves, boots and perhaps a battery heated vest can keep even the most persistent storm from soaking you and hence, getting sick.
Beware of intersections: When riding in wet conditions we must be aware of intersections because oils usually surfaces here as this is the spot where vehicles halt. There is a higher concentration of slick here. The wet condition makes it difficult to identify such spots while riding. So at an intersection the riding speed must be reduced.
Use rear view mirror: Always check the rear view mirror for cars that could slide in from behind.
Double your following distance: So that you're not surprised by cars stopping suddenly in front of you,
Keep your hands relaxed on the handlebar: So you do not lean on the bike any more than necessary,
Chose driest section: Always choose driest sections of any lane as dryness offers superior traction and mobility.
Riding in the rain can actually teach you how to be a better and more confident rider. But do make sure that you remember these points for your own safety as well as others.
