From the case of model Ngoc Trinh, learn safe motorbike driving skills immediately
Recently, a TikTok account named Ngoc Trinh often shares a series of images of her riding a motorbike on social media. However, when driving, the girl in the clip has many dangerous driving positions such as sitting with both legs to one side, standing on the bike with both arms spread out when the bike is running at high speed.
On October 9, Ngoc Trinh was fined by the authorities for two violations of the Road Traffic Law after "performing" while driving in Thu Thiem ward. Specifically, Ngoc Trinh committed the violations of "Driving a vehicle with a covered license plate, no vehicle registration, no driver's license"; "Lying on the seat of a vehicle while driving, no driver's license" and temporarily detained the vehicle.
The police also determined that the road where Ngoc Trinh "performed" sitting on the saddle and fell off the bike was Vo Chi Cong Street (High-Tech Park, Thu Duc City)...
In fact, besides owning a suitable vehicle model and the accompanying protective equipment, possessing safe motorcycle driving skills is a very important issue. Motorcyclists need to equip themselves with the necessary knowledge to drive safely.
Appropriate protective gear
The first thing to keep in mind when driving a large displacement motorbike is to fully prepare protective equipment to ensure your own safety.
It is not mandatory for riders to always wear protective gear when riding a large displacement motorcycle, but it is a way to protect yourself from dangers, especially for new riders.
Driving a large displacement motorcycle is potentially very dangerous, sometimes not necessarily colliding with other vehicles, but just being careless can cause the driver to lose control and fall. In that case, protective gear will play a role in avoiding significant injuries to the driver.
Take a safe driving course
One of the most important things that new motorcycle owners should not ignore is lessons on safe motorcycle driving skills. These courses will provide useful information on safety rules when driving on the road, how to react to dangerous traffic situations when driving a motorcycle and practice them right in the lesson.
The instructor will give you some additional tips on how to maintain your motorcycle. The course will also cover the basics of operation and safety. Many centers have both a classroom and a practice area, and at the end of the course there will be an exam to obtain a certificate.
Wear shoes instead of slippers
Motorcycle shoes cover the ankles and protect the feet and ankles. Never wear sandals when riding a motorcycle because they do not ensure safety when the vehicle is running, especially making it difficult to stop the vehicle.
Large displacement motorcycles all have a 1 forward gear and 5 hook gears, traveling on long journeys and constantly having to hook gears with your foot exposed is dangerous. In addition, with a large capacity engine right where your foot is, it will quickly heat up and radiate heat directly.
One thing to note when choosing motorcycle shoes is that the sole must be designed to be anti-slip. Avoid the case of slipping when the foot is supported due to slippery road surface and the shoes lacking necessary friction.
Habit of putting hand on brake
Getting into the habit of always having at least one finger on the brake will help shorten reaction time when using the handbrake. In unexpected accident situations, even a split second of not applying the brake can make a big difference in stopping or colliding.
When driving at slow speeds, especially in urban, densely populated areas, you should use the rear brake to help stabilize the vehicle without increasing its speed. Practicing the skill of balancing the throttle and brake is always an important requirement before starting "speed" journeys.
Hug your legs when getting in the car
Hugging the thighs and knees close to the body of the car while driving will help the driver and the car become one connected block. From there, it helps the driver maintain better balance while braking or going through corners and slopes, and at the same time contributes to reducing the wind resistance created by the body while driving.
Quick movements may seem like no problem, however, rushing to get on the bike will cause many people to lose balance, easily get caught on the high rear seat and fall off the bike.
Place the ball of your foot on the footrest
When continuously driving long distances, if the driver can give up the habit of placing the middle of the shoe sole or heel on the footrest, he will avoid vibrations from the road spreading along the shins to the upper body, thereby feeling much less tired.
In addition, placing the toes on the footrest will increase the elasticity of the feet and ankles, helping the driver increase flexible reflexes when operating the vehicle.
