Drive as if other drivers are actively trying to kill you.

As a motorcyclist who has rode all over the western half of North America and for 42 years without an accident, I have learned how to stay safe from way too many close calls. 1) Do not cheap out on motorcycle gear. Many riders spend a generous portion of their money on the motorcycle and then cheap out on gear. I often hear them say that they plan to get better gear later on. I once spoke with a paramedic who had been at the scene of many motorcycle accidents. She said one of the first things she sees is the running shoes that had popped off. Then she said their ankle bones are ground down. Buy your self proper motorcycle boots. Riders wearing open-face helmets are just asking for facial reconstruction surgery. Look at the chin portion of motorcycle helmets after an accident. That chin portion that is scratched up. That would have been your chin. Wear proper armored gloves. Your hands are made of many tiny bones. When you go down (not if you go down), you will probably be reaching forward with your hands out. Research the type of armor in the gear before you purchase. Lastly, dress for the slide, not the ride. Also, I say to people who ask why I am wearing gear on such a hot day “I would rather sweat than bleed”. Oh, one more thing, west shatter-resistant sunglasses so you don’t end up with glass shards in your eyes. 2) Always have an exit strategy. Do not allow vehicles to surround you and prevent you from having an escape route. You should always be thinking if this driver was to do this, where can I go. Better to plan your next move, if need be, rather than just react. 3) Ride like no one can see you and they are all out to kill you. Distracted and aggressive drivers are the worst. Those family vehicles full of kids with a stressed out parent driving are the absolute worst. Stay well clear of min-vans. Always look to see if the driver is texting or talking on their phones. Contrary to what they think, they are very distracted and incapable of multitasking. I almost got killed by a mother driving a minivan full of kids while holding a phone to her ear. 4) We all enjoy testing the limits of our riding while we are young and some of us live to talk about it. However, you should slow down and just enjoy the ride. You have family at home depending on you to arrive home safe. 5) Avoid riding at dawn and at dusk when the deer are out. 6) always brush up on learning about safety tips. Read books, read websites, and watch videos like this one.

I’m a former truck driver of 13 years and one of the best ways to predict a lane change was to watch the front tire, this is excellent advice!!

Been riding for 30 years and here are my tips : 1/ While waiting at the traffic light I always have a look at the mirrors to eventually check for cars coming who don't have intention to stop like the rest of us (It happened to me once). 2/ Also while "filtering" in traffic, always assume when you see a slot becoming available for a car, that someone in position to "take that slot" is going to cut you off in order to get inside the slot ! 3/ Never ever stay into car's blindspot ! Get ahead or slow down, but don't stay in that zone. 4/ When you look at traffic ahead, do not look only at the car in front of you but try to look through his winshield the further away at cars ahead to anticipate ! (that is also why I never stay behind commercial trucks without glass rear winshields). 5/ Look at people's hands inside their car and see what they're doing ! If they're holding a phone : Be extra careful and leave some space or move ahead far away safely ! 6/ Don't ever let yourself be completey surrounded by cars(front, behind, left and right), always keep a way for you to escape if needed ! 7/ Do not hesitate to use your bike's power to escape risky situations (extract yourself from hazardous drivers and go further away to safety if needed) 8/ Finally, be like a chess player and always think 2 or 3 moves ahead if you can (train yourself to do so, it will come with experience). 9/ Keep in mind that the road is not a racetrack and that you will have to deal with thousands of unpredictable parameters (oil stains, cans and bottles on the asphalt, bees inside your helmet, you name it...) Be safe guys ! 😉

As a car driver, I appreciate knowing these things; anything I can do to make riding safer for bikers ❤

Don't ride in the middle of the lane. You'll encounter oil and other car fluids that may hinder your traction. I usually try to ride on the tire lanes that cars have made to reduce the grip issue ether oil or fluid leaks on the road may bring.

Another key thing for me is getting a helmet with rear lights, or put rear lights on your helmet. There are so many tall cars now, SUVs, crossovers, lifted trucks, that if they are close enough to you, won't notice your brake lights. Helmet lights are great since it's actually at the eye level and it just adds one more thing to you being visible.

I’ve been riding for 50 years. Have owned many bikes. I have never taken a class, all of my riding knowledge is from experience. I give this video 10 stars. Every point is what I preach to others riders. Watching the front tires has saved my skin many times. Changing speed, for me always staying out front and away from cars as much as possible. Don’t ride like you are in a car. Watch cars behind you, especially at intersections. Be seen. Keep your distance. Watch these videos, they are golden

My mom always taught me to check before clearing the intersection even when it turns green for red light runners when I was learning to drive, I still carry that instinct while riding.

I swear being interested in motorcycles makes me so much more aware when driving my car.

A tip i've also learned is glance at the side mirrors when you are looking at the front tire. If you see head movement looking into the mirror, this is a good indicator that the drivers is probably about to make a move.

I feel (hope) like a good rider would learn these tips relatively early on while riding. Here's another tip: RIDE LIKE EVERYONE'S OUT TO KILL YOU! Complacency is killer. Some people really don't care about other drivers, and care even less about us. This can develop when riding home from a busy day at work on the same route. If you can, switch up your route

Very good advice. 50 years on the roadbikes now and I have used evey technique described in this video and the have kept me alive. One other tip I would suggest is always keep your bike in 1st gear, not neutral, when stopped at a light, and be ready to squirt between the cars if you need to escape a rear-end collision.

I’ve been a CDL instructor for more than 10 years and a rider for almost that long. I think this is a VERY well done video. Also- we KNOW drivers are gonna do dumb stuff, so I changed it to “Expect the expected.” Great content 👍🏼👍🏼

Great advice. After almost 50 years of riding my Dad's advice from the beginning is what I pass along. "When you are on a bike, moving or not, you are invisible." Expect everyone to come at you. I had a moment when I went for the sidewalk just in time to look to my left and see a car where I was seconds earlier.

I have over 40 years of riding experience and just wanted to give you a nod on doing a great video/service. Solid advice.

Always be a beginner. I have nearly one hundred thousand miles on bikes over the last eleven years I've been riding. Every close call I have ever had was by some percentage, my own fault. I constantly look for new techniques that could make me safer. Conversely, as I practice and maintain my technique, I used some of my "incase of the unlikely event" techniques and experienced them working to prevent an accident. Whenever I ride alone, I mostly ride a far left number 3 lane position. I'm almost on the line on the left side of my lane. There are two exceptions. If I'm in the far left lane, I ride an extreme number 1. If I'm in a center lane with traffic on both sides, I ride position 2 with the tendency to "crowd" anyone who has just moved into a position near me. I don't get along side semi trucks unless there's space to pass them entirely and If I have to pass them on the right, I do it quickly. When I feel surrounded by unpredictable traffic, I put my thumb and pointer on the horn button and the high beam flasher incase someone starts coming over without looking. I press both simultaneously and repeatedly if they do and I can think of two times it worked to get their attention and stop them from coming over. Never put your right foot down before you have the bike stopped. This is a big one. I see the vast majority of riders making this mistake. You need to transition from a majority of front brake to a majority of rear brake in the last few feet of stopping. The slower you're going, the less natural stability the bike has and if you suddenly need to stop at low speeds, you want to do it with the rear brake because the front brake will make the bike dive and a lot of riders dump their bikes this way. The other thing that can happen is if there is reduced traction from liquids or debris, the front tire can skid and the bike becomes almost impossible to keep up. It's left foot down after you get the bike in first gear followed by right foot down once the bike is stopped. If it feels like the bike starts leaning right during this very brief transitional moment, give the bars a slight nudge in the left side meaning push the bars away on the left. This will correct the off side lean. The bike you choose makes a difference. -ABS and traction control can save you. -Smooth running engines make for viewable mirrors. -Quiet pipes let you hear what's happening around you contrary to the false popular belief that loud pipes save lives. If you're to the side or oncoming, nobody can hear your exhaust. If they can hear your exhaust, you're already right in their face. -Tires can make a big difference in how comfortable you are with your bike's handling. Replace your tires before they're totally worn out. -A loose chain makes low speed handling jerky. An overly tight chain will damage your bike. Keep your chain properly adjusted and lubricated. Lubrication makes the chain last longer and adjustments will be less frequent. -Upright riding positions cause less fatigue meaning you can ride longer and go further. -Armored gear can prevent significant injury if you do go down and good riding gear also reduces fatigue.

Excellent video, Chase! Another tip that I would couple together with the _"don't park directly behind cars at a red light"_ is never be in neutral at a red light. Stay in gear and be checking your mirrors while waiting for the light to change. If you see a car coming in too hot because they're not paying attention you can escape *much quicker* because you're already in gear.

I’ve been riding over 7 years and never considered being anywhere but directly behind the car in front of me. That changes today! Thank you

Shoulder check, life saver and saved my life many a time and a must do before changing lanes or junctions etc

I've been watching this channel for longer than I can remember. I grew up watching these videos wanting a motorcycle. I got an r3 as my first vehicle and I went 3 years without a scratch, but four months ago someone turned left when I was going through an intersection. They totaled my bike and almost me. Please be safe guys.

When you pull to the left or right side of the lane when stopped, be sure to tap the brakes randomly, especially at night. Your brake lights could blend with the car’s lights in front of you and any approaching vehicle might not notice you. Very good video with a lot of great information. I always found it helpful to always guess what another vehicle could do at any given moment. I always tried to get away from other cars so I would have room to move if something happened or something were in the road. One last thing you should always do a head check, don’t always count on your mirrors.

I love the part about watching the front wheel of a car near you. As driver and aspiring rider here in California, I see motorists swerve quickly into the next lane without signaling every day and it can be scary sometimes.

I've taken your "Always assume that nobody is going to do what they should" and upped it to "always assume that everyone else on the road is an idiot and is going to do the stupidest thing possible". This way when they do I'm not surprised. And when they don't I'm pleasantly surprised. This mind-set saved me from numerous incidents in the decade that I rode a streetbike. It continues to protect me now that I've started bicycling again. People just don't pay attention to anything on two wheels; with a motor or without.

I once had a car brush my leg as they slammed into the car in front of me, when I first started riding on a 750 Vulcan. Just one more data point for your good advice about not parking right behind the car in front of you. One of the weirdest things I have observed, something that I'm pretty sure made me safer, is having a vividly bright helmet with a crazy pattern on it. I have an Icon helmet with huge bloodshot eyes on it, and ever since I started wearing that helmet, people notice me. So a crazy looking helmet can be a big help!

I’ve been riding for 31 years and honestly I thought this was gonna be one of those making fun of beginners type video and I’m glad to see that it’s not. Very good info for all riders. Nice refresher 🎉

As a rider for 10 years your advice is spot on, riding a bike means you have to be always vigilant, you can't rely on 4 wheels to notice you

I recently had a lone accident. I am a new rider, only 3K miles under my belt. I was changing lanes in heavy traffic, looking back to make sure the vehicle behind me was giving me some space but I did not realize the vehicle in front was making a turn into a parking lot. When I looked to the front the vehicle was almost stopped. I hit my breaks hard and the bike threw me. I was only traveling at about 15+ mph. I did not hit the car in front and thankfully the car behind did not run over me. Dressing for the slide, I always ride with full armored gear, no matter how hot it gets. I walked away with a broken elbow and a hard lesson learned. Thank you for these tips, especially the stopping behind a car.

Got my first bike 2 weeks ago, and just took it out on the freeway for the first time today. Terrifying might not be the right word, but, definitely having a healthy dose of nervous caution is totally fine. This video is straight on point.

Dude you literally taught me how to ride motorcycles when you were back on your ZX6r in Italy 15 years ago when I was only 15 yrs old. This is crazy to think about how far along you have came and technology has came not only with the bikes but the content as well! Started on an r1 and have had other liter bikes since. Just wanted to say thanks for everything brother. You are truly a loving KZfaq legend in my eyes.

I have always driven cars the same way one is supposed to ride bikes… as if everyone around everywhere is blind and about to veer into you any second. That mindset has kept me out of trouble in cars and I carried that over to bikes. But there is so much more to bike safety still. These little details like watching front wheels and keeping mindful to tap the brake while engine braking… game changers for me 🙌

This is a great video my friend. Very well done. I’ve been riding 25 years and follow these basics on every ride. It’s the simple and easy things we can do to keep the ride safe.

I've been riding for nearly 50 years. Videos like this is why I watch them occasionally. This video gave me several new riding tips to put to use. . When you start thinking you know it all,.(and I'm very good btw) that's when you become complacent and hurt yourself. Thank you.

I have been riding in Australia for 55yrs the best of these tips is the front wheel observation. Very usefull when other vehicles are stationary and about to enter the road you're on the front wheel movement is an early warning, gives you more time to react. It has worked for me over many years. All the best!

Ha, I started watching this video and just realized I met you in Atlanta at a KZfaq conference like 10-15 years ago. Great to see things going awesome for you. Thanks again. I'm looking at getting my first bike and these videos help tremendously.

Never knew about the front tire but watched the whole side of the car. As well as stopping to the sides but I don’t stop behind directly often. Won’t anymore now thank you!!

Solid advice! Adding to the "don't park directly behind cars at a red light" tip, it's wise never to be in neutral at a red light.

I ride in heavy traffic everyday in Las Vegas and it’s surprising how many of these tips I developed without even knowing. I have a 2009 R1 so a ton of my braking is from the engine, and I quickly realized that it would be a good idea to lightly hold/tap either the front or rear brake to signal that I’m going to rapidly decelerate. There’s some road condition related things I’ve adapted to as well like where the rough sections are, potholes, watching out for debris (such a traffic cone bases/signs), etc. On the rare occasion that it rains you gotta know where and prepare for the roads to be washed out with dirt and rocks. But even in the worst environments I pushed through and rode even when I was uncertain, and now it’s become second nature, I’ve become hyper-aware of my surrounding at all times and can spot something that isn’t right from a mile away lol.

Just wanted to say great video been in the saddle now for about 15 years and these are all true to what he says, I do keep my bike in 1st gear at stops or lights. And man the positioning your bike to the left or right at a stop is huge. Great video and stay safe brother 👊👊

I stoped directly behind a van that suddenly decided to reverse. If you can’t see their mirrors they can’t see you. Last tip about watching their front wheel is a really good one. Thanks. Stay safe.

We were all beginners at one point but even after riding thirty years we can ACT like a beginner by being lax or forgetting these rules. The consequences are the same.

Good tips for beginners. The front tyre tip is also useful if you're coming up to where a car is waiting to pull out from your left or right from a driveway or side street. A lot of riders say you should look the driver in the eyes to make sure they've seen you - which is all well & good, but just because you've made eye contact doesn't mean they aren't going to pull out in front of you. My focus is always on the front wheel closest to me. If that wheel starts to move before I'm at a point where I can safely get past, then I'm immediately taking evasive action.

Amateur rider here. What i've learned from self experience is, "look where you want to go, not what's in front of you". Has definitely saved me a few times when i almost hyper fixated a few times. Ride Safe Everyone❤

Thank you for the tips bro. I've been driving my bike for many years and I have made mistake no. 2, 3, and 5 many times. Now I will use the knowledge you gave me(us) for my(our) next ride.

Giving brake light signal while engine braking is definitely a lifechanger tip for me, thanks man.

I take a quick look in the cars mirrors and windows as I’m approaching the overtake. They may not see you, but you can almost always see the neck snap and face turn that folks tend to make before a lane change!

I always Watch the tires instead of the cars.I'm glad to hear that advice because it's so true. Even once parked at intersections if they start moving i'm paying attention. Thanks for this video as a new rider myself, I am going to take each one of those suggestions and use it in real life.

You should know you are virtually saving lives with these tips. Thank you ♥️

Glad you started with going faster than surrounding traffic... Too many new riders don't realise the significance of utilising the 10% rule

I was guilty of all of that 3 years into riding. I actually had to humble myself and downgraded to an R3 from an R6. Rode the absolute piss out of that for 3 years until I upgraded to an FZ-07. I’ve been riding that for 4 years now. But downgrading to an R3 really helped me kick a majority of my bad/beginner habits. Every rider still has a few bad habits, but these tips are great for beginners

This guy made a nice video. That insert about the accident just explained why not stopping behind a car resonated with me

As a rider with 20 years of experience, this is solid beginner advice. Well done!

This video is spot on. Only been riding a few years, and I am so thankful I learned some of this stuff early on. A lot of these tips are things people just don't do even as long time riders. Even some youtubers don't and I wish they did to help reinforce potentially life saving practices. Thank you for making a video about it and for helping to teach riders of all ages and skill levels, some fundamentals that are super important. Take care and ride safe!

I rode a superbike for 22 years before moving to Thailand and focusing on the tire WORKS. It has saved me uncountable times. Even here in Thailand were speeds are much slower but drivers are more unpredictable still works the same. Best advice in the video.

Just got my learners permit today. Glad to have videos like this!

Really useful advice.Thanks for keeping us safe :)

Very good tips here! Tip #5 is a very underated skill to have. Looking at their wheels has deffinitly help me avoid so many accidents. Especially driving in roundabouts. Another good tip i feel is to also look at the car driver themselves and observe what their looking at so you know what their intentions are and predict the openings they see. You could catch someone only looking at their side mirrors to merge while you know you're in their blind spot but since you've predicted the situation you can make a quick decision to avoid getting side swiped.

here in Denmark we need to take written test and have a minimum amount of lessons of 45 minutes before said test , then we need to have a minimum amount of hours with a driving instructor before we can take the final exam where you drive "alone" with a certified instructor from the police following you in the car or on their own bike, and then telling your through intercom where to turn and so on and then you have to show proper placement and such. What I'm getting at is where i took my license, we were taught all this you show, both through class room lessons and through practical lessons. One thing i think is missing in these really great tips is the "only have one foot down when holding still", never be in neutral, be ready to move because some day it can save your life. We were taught also to use your mirrors at stoplights if waiting for green, always check them, you might be able to catch some unaware driver who hasn't seen you and move out of the way, especially if it's a truck or a semi. Always drive with the attention and thinking that other drivers are trying to "get" you

I'd never heard of tip #4 - tapping the rear brake when decelerating. Thanks, much appreciated.

Tip number three, I can also say that you stay out of the greasy part of the lane and tip number five is something I always do especially when a car is parked waiting to merge into traffic. I focus on the front wheel for any movement with my foot ready to react. Great tips. Thank you.

Brother, you did a great job explaining this. I've got 270,000 miles on two wheels for street riding, and a lot of what you talked about are things I taught myself just from time in the saddle. When stopping at a light, 4-Way, or turning, I tap my brakes gently several times, but also use a hand signal too, just to get more attention. Also, when someone comes up from a side road, I prepare for them to come out in front of me and also look at there eyes/face to see if they are looking my way....also if there tires are stopped or slowly moving. Good job on explaining and the video was awesome.

Good video...I've been riding all my life but after you ride a while, by watching front tires of cars etc you learn to easily predict what's fixing to happen.....helps to read and predict traffic and you get better and better at it as you ride on

I've been riding for 14 years now and I've been doing all of these things except for hitting the rear brake when engine braking. Most of these tips saved my ass a lot. Great tips for new riders.

Just bought my first street bike, love all the information and insights.

The not getting directly behind another car is a BIG one. I stay back and leave myself an out that I can drive into if needed. I've almost been rear ended a couple times and leaving yourself an out is very important. Love the video

To help with being noticed when engine braking, I picked up the brake free. I’ve had people pull up to me at intersections to point out how noticeable it is. Definitely recommend to other riders.

I must admit, as a seasoned driver I STILL learned something, 3 and 4. THANKS👊👍

Great vid! A couple of things that saved my life a few times: Lane position. I've been taught to stay near the centre strip of the lane youre in. This is to avoid things laying in the road, to see and to be seen. I do this aggressively, to the point I can see in front of the car in front of me as well as the ones behind me. Knowing what's going on as far as you can see keeps you safe . It makes it easier to be seen too, you sorta stick out in traffic.

After watching countless crash compilations etc. from motorcycles I learned than an awful lot of Americans tend to see red lights as just dark green. Intersections truly are a safety hazard for our American riding pals. I really hope that changes in the future. Stay safe y'all

Great tips Chase, I'd like to add a personal tip of staying in first gear when you come to a stop and with your foot on the back brake. Just something I like to do so that if I notice a car speeding towards me when I'm stopped, I can accelerate into a safe space if I need to (provided my reaction time is good enough lol).

Great video Chase! Here are a couple more 1. Look at the side mirrors of cars around you. You often see them distracted and looking at their phones. They’re the ones who will change lanes on top of you…. So NEVER hang out next to them or in their blind spots. 2. Look into the helmet mounted brake lights made by Brake Free (this is not an ad). It lights up when your momentum changes. Very bright. Been told several times that I am VERY visible from behind.

Observing the front wheel is excellent advice. I discovered this after many years of driving and being surprised by other people's mistakes and my own. It is also very useful when you are approaching an intersection and you do not know if the other vehicle is going to move forward and cut you off. As we ourselves are in movement, the references vary constantly and we do not immediately realize if the other vehicle moves forward or not. Unless we look at its rim.

Been riding high performance bikes for 46 years now. Good advice video but a critical factor is to ride in the centre of the road so when you are behind a car you are not in their blind spot and always keep your distance. Also pay attention to the road surface. Look out for gravel, oil spills and wet leaves Etc. which can cause a lack of traction. Oil is mostly prominent at traffic lights and outside major building works. Also beware of white road markings and manhole covers in the wet. Even in the dry they can cause a lack of traction. Final words to survive: Trust no one at all and ride defensively. This rule is critical at junctions. Keep your motorcycle well maintained. Don't race other riders to the point of riding beyond your limits.

Another Tip I would add onto the lane positioning at intersections is beware of the left turning cars. If there is a vehicle/vehicles in the left turn lane in your direction of travel you are IMPOSSIBLE to see for the left turning driver in front of you until you are nearly past that car and into the intersection. I always positioned myself as far right as possible in my lane so that the person turning left in front of me had the highest chance of seeing me. I also positioned my hands/feet over the levers to be ready to brake faster than if I was in a cruising position.

Love your vids, been riding for years and never thought about that front tire trick. Thanks for the tip!!

When you're waiting in traffic to the side of the car like Chase says. Check your mirrors whilst still in gear until you're sure the vehicle behind is aware and is gonna stop. If not, you're ready to get out its way and miss being hit.

Very good presentation. Riding in city traffic is 'inherently' dangerous. The risk you face is in every direction. It is when you are always most frosty riding, or should be. You examples were spot on. But it not where most of us get dead. Statistically, by ourselves, modest or no traffic, going to fast to negotiate a corner is where you have the highest risk of death on a motorcycle. The road/hwy is not a track. Lots of immovable objects on the side to provide sudden stops for only parts of you, the rest of you will keep moving, rearranged. The best way to reduce your risk of death on a motorcycle is keep your speed down. I'm not saying I never exceed the speed limit. But I mostly do NOT speed, it's just as fun to ride. When I do stretch it's legs out, I do it where I KNOW the road. And city streets have speed limits too. Cars, if they see you at all, misjudge you when you aren't speeding, they aren't expecting at all that you could be going double the limit+.

I'm about to get back into biking after a 40 year break so these tips are very useful thank you

This is fantastic! I just got my first motor scooter and I've never driven any two-wheeled anything beyond a bicycle! I'll take all the tips I can get - this was wicked helpful! Thank you!

It may be considered 'dorky', but I added quite a bit of highly reflective tape on various parts on the front sides and back of the bike. The tape is not only reflective at night but quite noticeable during the day, I could care less what other riders think, if it helps save my life someday.

something ive always done even when driving a car is looking at the front wheel of other cars, and specifically watching the distance between those wheels and the lane line, your eye can notice that slight changes in distance between the wheel and the lane line very easily and you can tell if someone is drifting in one direction or another and spot wobbly drivers easily

I just started getting better at engine braking, tapping the rear brake is a good tip. Thanks!

This is a GREAT video for new riders. I have been privileged to introduce a few people into riding in the 14 years I've been riding street motorcycles and always walk through these scenarios with them. I also have been able to volunteer at many AMSAF (Arizona Motorcycle Safety and Awareness Foundation) events which has helped make certain situations much more safe for us motorcyclists on the road. Lane filtering legalization in the state of AZ being one and constantly having FW and road signs display motorcycle safety messages as well as seatbelt safety PSA's. 1. Riding at the same speed as traffic greatly increases your chance of being forgotten no matter how loud your exhaust is or how much yellow and pink you put on yourself (makes you seen). Sometimes riding faster or slower in certain situations could save your life. 2. I always say intersections are crazy dangerous (point for lane filtering at intersections, not so much at HW speeds... you never know what others are going to do while driving fast for a long time) 3. The first time and only time I saw a tragic MC accident was on the FW with heavy traffic back up and saw a rider get sandwiched between a car stopped and someone not paying attention. If he would have been more near the line himself and watching his mirrors he could have been able to survive the crash or possibly avoid it. I hope that was the last time I every see that kind of accident happen. 4. I spam my brake lights like crazy when coming to a stop. I also decide to spam them If I'm at a stop light and I see a car coming up behind me quickly. Could possibly save you from someone that might think their cars brakes are better than they actually are. 5. That front tire is a dead give away for someone's intentions. It's almost like you can see into the future. Especially at intersections when you're riding straight and someone might pull out from a side road or shopping center. As soon as I see those wheels turn or start rolling I prepare my next move. Again fantastic video, these points could save a life. I do have another point to add which is lane positioning. Not all lanes are created equal. On the freeway the middle lanes are dangerous AF since you have people on both sides going at speed and not paying attention, furthest lane away from merges is usually safest, left lane here in USA. On the street the side lanes are dangerous AF due to people pulling out of side streets or turning without looking, stick the the middle most lane away from cars while going past side streets. I have also seen other comments about keeping in 1st gear at stops just in case you need to move quickly. You might think you can shift into first fast but if you are about to get sandwiched its much faster to drop the clutch and dip than it is to clutch, shift and dip especially when you have both feet on the ground or even your shifting foot on the ground.

I was taught the right side of the lane was the “death zone”. Position yourself behind the drivers side (left for me). This allows you to put your left foot down and not be in the dirty center. You can also see how dangerous the right side is when people pulling out can’t see you soon enough.

-Keep your eyes always scanning. -Accept that each time you go out, something's gonna happen. -You ARE invisible. NOONE will see you. -Know how to break. -Have proper functioning breaks. -Throttle control. -Ride it like you stole it. -Be proactive. -Loud pipes save lives. -Wear eye catching clothing and gear. -Don't squid. -Take things at your pace when you start. You don't have to go straight to the busy part of town or highway. -DO NOT EVER DRINK AND RIDE! -Be in a good mindset before you go out. -Enjoy yourself! You got a freakin motorcycle! My thoughts from my experience.

New rider here, just got my endorsement this weekend and I’ve been super nervous about going into the roadways, videos like this help a lot. Thank you 🙏🏻

Great job, sir!!! Happy Sunday all!!!

You think like I do. Predict.

I disagree somewhat with the first point. You should not push the speed limit just to be "active". Speed limits are in place for a reason, yes most people will break the limit, but this brings me to my point, if everyone is already breaking the speed limit (say by 5 to 10 mph), and you are doing 5 mph faster than them to avoid being passive, you are potentially doing 45 in a 30 zone, that's crazy, think about it. Maintain a good separation distance according to road conditions, don't ride in blind spots, and don't cruise next to someone. If you are at the maximum speed and find yourself riding next to a vehicle, slow down, let it get ahead of you and then bring your speed back up.

One trick I taught when teaching new truck drivers was to look @ the drivers head,if you can. Seeing them move their heads one way or the other usually indicates a forth coming action on their part. And I ride like a beginner. I always ease off the throttle when appoaching a intersection,ALWAYS! You just never know when the 4 wheeler is going to pill straight out in front of you!

I'm preparing to ride a vespa in Italy and these are fantastic tips! I've had some riding experience, but never thought about things the way you pointed them out. thank you!

Day one of riding I panicked hard and went into oncoming traffic while turning, being a victim target fixation. Luckily the driver was paying attention and did not hit me, but I was totally the one at fault. If you’re a beginner rider, ALWAYS remember to LOOK THROUGH THE TURN and to COUNTER STEER!!!

Excellent excellent advice!!! I honestly do these but it's always a good thing to be reminded of them so you KEEP realizing what you're doing!! THANK YOU for the video!!! ❤

Uk rider here. First off, I wanted to say that this was an informative, succint video that gives us a lot of good advice. When I'm riding, I pretend that I'm invisible. It's important to always follow traffic with a decent space cushion and signal whenever you need to change lanes. Also, lane filter at slow speeds so that people can prepare to give you space, or you can react with enough time if something goes wrong. Also, invest in sufficient gear. Not a t-shirt and nice sneakers, but full-on ATTGAT, or "all the gear, all the time" with CE rated protective armour. This gives you sufficient coverage, and it is much better to dress for the slide than for the ride. According to statistics, our mortality rates are 37 times that of the average driver. We are literally riding against average drivers most of the time, and is important that we we exude a healthy dose of paranoia when we're on the roads. Thank you so much for your video! Subscribed!

Been riding a year and I learned something new, thank you!

I've been riding for 38 years and these are all great tips that have become natural to me over the years.. One thing i would like to add is that I Always try to stay out of a cars blind spots. He did mention not staying the same speed when traffic, but out of blind spots is a tip that will help keep you noticed more.

New rider here! Thanks for the information. This was really helpful.

Incredibly well made content, thank you

Thanks heaps. I've ridden for years but still make many of these mistakes.

Smart man, smart rider. Great video. I treat all other vehicles on the road like they are trying to hit me, I have also had a car almost hit me from behind while stopped at a red light. Try keep 360 degree vision, cycle through mirror checks regular. Most important is road position. If nothing is near you you cannot get hit. Again love the video. Ride safe eveerybody.