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16 Motorcycles Rules ONLY SMART People Know | 2 Wheels Tips | YouTubeToText
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This content highlights crucial, unwritten rules of motorcycle riding, learned through experience, that are essential for rider safety and survival, often superseding official regulations.
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There are countless rules when it comes
to riding a motorcycle. You've got the
official traffic laws, safety courses,
the manufacturer's [music]
manual, all the things everyone knows.
But over time and miles, you realize
that the most useful rules are the ones
nobody talks about. The ones you learn
after thousands of kilome, close [music]
calls, and painful lessons. They're
written nowhere. Yet, once you know
them, you'll never ride the same way
again. So, here are the real motorcycle
rules every smart rider should know.
First, always watch a car's front wheel,
[music] not the driver. You can stare at
the driver's face all you want. It won't
help you. The front wheel tells the
truth. [music] If it moves, hesitates,
or turns, you'll instantly know what the
car is about to do. It reacts faster
than the driver's head. [music] Drivers
lie. The wheel doesn't. This simple
habit has saved more lives than any
mirror adjustment. [music] Second, never
overtake a car at an intersection, even
if you have the right of way. It's not
written in any manual, but it's
critical. A car can suddenly turn left
without signaling, or another vehicle
might appear out of nowhere. No one
expects a motorcycle to slip through
right then. Wait until you're past the
intersection before accelerating. Third,
assume every parked car has a door ready
to open. [music] One door swing can send
you flying. Keep a safe distance and
watch for signs. A passenger moving, a
brake light flashing. Better to be
cautious than airborne. Fourth, never
trust a [music] turn signal. It's a
suggestion, not a promise. Many drivers
forget it's on. Use it wrong or don't
use it at all. Don't act on it until the
car actually starts turning. Fifth, rain
doesn't kill traction. Paint and [music]
oil do. White road markings, metal
plates, and oil slicks are traps. Avoid
them, especially while braking or
cornering. Stay smooth on the controls
and upright on the bike. Sixth, when
you're tired, you're stupid. Take
[music] breaks. Riding exhausted is like
riding drunk without alcohol. Your
reflexes and focus vanish. 10 minutes of
rest can save your life. Seventh, never
ride alongside a car. Either pass it or
stay behind. You're invisible in the
blind spot, and [music] one small swerve
can crush you before they even realize
it. Don't ride side by side with another
motorcycle unless you fully trust the
other rider. If something unexpected
happens, you'll have no room to dodge.
Keep a staggered formation for safety.
Ninth, flash your brake light to push
back tailgators. A quick blink of red
often makes drivers [music] react and
back off. If it doesn't work, change
lanes or let them pass. Better safe than
rear ended. 10th, the biker wave. Do it
only when it's safe. It's a nice
gesture, but never at the [music] cost
of control. If you're turning or
maneuvering, keep both hands on the
bars. No one will blame you for skipping
the wave. 11th. Always park facing
uphill, even if you need to back in.
It'll save you from pushing 150 kilos
uphill to leave. 12th. Always check the
ground before putting down your stand.
Hot asphalt, soft dirt, or gravel
[music] can tip your bike. Use a support
plate if needed. It's worth avoiding a
stupid fall. 13th. Check the weather,
but prepare for surprises. Even with 0%
rain forecast, carry [music] waterproof
gear and be ready to take shelter. Learn
to read the sky, not just your weather
app. 14th. Never ride hungry, tired, or
angry. Riding demands your full
attention. If your mind is elsewhere,
you're taking unnecessary risks. Only
ride when you're calm [music] and
focused. 15th. Never fill your tank to
the brim. Fuel can overflow onto the
engine or your boots. Dangerous in both
cases. Stop as soon as the pump clicks.
16th. Always assume no one can see you,
even when they're looking right at you.
Drivers can glance your way without
actually noticing you. That's what's
called a looked but failed to see
accident. So ride as if you're
invisible. Stay visible through your
positioning and always keep an escape
path open. Half of motorcycleycling is
skill. The other half is these unwritten
rules. The ones that separate riders who
stay on the road from those who end up
in the hospital. Now it's your turn.
What are your own survival rules on the
road? Share them. And above all, ride
smart, ride safe, and always keep your
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