Riding a motorcycle is fun — but safety should always come first. Make sure you protect yourself, and make it a more thrilling riding experience, by following these key road safety tips.
✔ Always wear a helmet, regardless of local laws. Helmets reduce motorcycle fatalities by 37% and brain injuries by 67%.
✔ Invest in protective gear, including a reinforced jacket, gloves, full pants, and sturdy over-the-ankle footwear.
✔ Increase visibility—wear bright colors or reflective clothing to help drivers spot you in traffic.
Motorcycles are smaller than most cars and often can be hidden by other vehicles.
✔ Use your headlight at all times, even during the day, and ride in a visible section of your lane.
✔ Stay alert for reckless or distracted drivers, especially those swerving or making sudden lane changes. Being clipped by an oncoming car can knock a rider from his bike or even onto the shoulder or median.
✔ A motorcycle has less contact with the pavement than a car. Be sure to avoid road hazards—watch for sand, wet leaves, potholes, and other debris that could cause skidding.
✔ Never ride under the influence—alcohol and drugs impair judgment and reaction time. You want to arrive alive at your destination, so do not speed either.
✔ Adjust for weather conditions—rain, ice, and poor visibility increase accident risks, i.e., in rainy weather, watch out for large puddles or water filling up potholes.
✔ Take a motorcycle safety course—even seasoned riders benefit from refresher training.
✔ Your front brake provides 70% of stopping power—apply brakes smoothly to avoid losing control or locking up the front wheel. Antilock brakes can be a lifesaver.
✔ When seated, ensure both feet rest flat on the ground without tiptoeing for better balance.
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Motorcycles are less visible and less stable than cars, making riders more vulnerable in crashes. When motorcycles crash, riders lack the protection of an enclosed vehicle, so they’re more likely to be injured or killed.
✔ 6,335 motorcyclists were killed in 2023—accounting for 15% of all traffic fatalities (NHTSA).
✔41% of motorcycle riders who died in single-vehicle crashes in 2023 and were alcohol-impaired.
✔ 74% of motorcyclists wore DOT-compliant helmets in 2023. The 2023 estimate is the highest ever recorded.
✔ Helmets prevent 37% of fatal injuries for motorcycle operators and 41% for passengers (NHTSA).
Source: NHTSA
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Editor’s Note: This post was originally published September 30, 2020. It was reviewed on May 13, 2024, and updated for content and accuracy. Edited May 5, 2025.
