Things to be considered while learning bike riding
Proper education is a must for everything. Whether is in school or learning how to drive, proper knowledge has to be gained. In today’s day age you have to have a personal vehicle. A car, bike or a scooter. Owning a personal vehicle is needed. Similarly, without good driving skills and a license, you can’t ride a bike. It is very dangerous and can cause many consequences. In this article, we will be talking about things you need to know while learning bike riding.
Know about the bike
Before learning how to ride a bike, you should know about the bike. You should have a knowledge of which part of the bike does what. It is important to know the necessity of each part of the bike. This will help in learning to ride the bike quickly.
Comfort
Being comfortable is a must. If you are not comfortable than you wont be able to balance the bike. Adjust your sitting position for more comfort.
Don’t be nervous
Nervousness will distract you from the road which leads to a crash. Have a clear mind while driving. Do not think about falling or crashing. Just remember you are still learning and you will make some mistakes while learning.
Eyes on the road
Never take your eyes off the road. The soul focus while driving should be on the road. Always look at the mirror to see the road behind you. Focus on how is driving in front and back of you. It will help you in keeping a proper distance between you and other vehicles.
Avoid busy road
When you are learning bike riding, never practice on busy roads. It is very risky. Likewise, it is dangerous for you as well as for others. Choose a way that has few to no vehicles driving. You can also practice on an open space.
Maintenance
Learn the basic maintenance process to keep the bike in good condition. By this, you also learn the necessity of different parts of the bike and how they work.
Traffic rules
While learning how to ride a bike you should also learn the traffic rules. Knowing traffic rules will keep you safe from any accident on the road. It will also be helpful in the written exam for a license.
No passengers
Never ride a bike with a passenger if you aren’t confident in your driving skills. You will risk yours as well as their life. However, while practicing, you can put a passenger on the back. But they should the person how is giving you lessons on riding a bike.
Essential gears
You should have knowledge about what to wear and what not to wear while riding a bike. Gears are very important and can save your life. Wearing motorcycle gears aren’t about fashion but its about being safe.
Preparations
Learning how to ride isn’t enough. You should also know the preparation process before riding a bike. You know what things you to check before riding a bike. For example, always check the pressure of the tyres before riding a bike.
After becoming a confident rider you should apply for the license. Learning how to ride is important but getting a legal permission to ride a bike is more essential.
Also check out: What to do after passing trial of driving license in Nepal?
