Part 11: Driver Teaching

Cycling and Riding Motorcycle is like you cannot force commitment, you need to provide a role model. Your presence need to make sure road safety comes first.

Riding a motorcycle in strong winds can be rather challenging. Here are six tips to help motorcycles stay safe. 

The advice comes courtesy of UK road safety charity the IAM and its director of standards, Mark Lewis. Register a website and find a hosting company https://billing.webhostingzone.co.za/aff.php?aff=18

1. Take control of your bike in strong winds by using the throttle and counter-steering to balance out the effects where possible.

2. Remember, loose clothing will flap around and cause distraction. Make sure any gear is done up correctly.

3. Anticipate where you think gusts of wind will be worse, such as between buildings or exposed bridges. Side winds can be challenging, so be prepared to lean into the wind.

4. If you're being buffeted and feel like you're losing control, ease off the accelerator and reduce your speed.

5. Larger vehicles can offer shelter. However, make sure this does not make you vulnerable to another vehicle being blown towards you.

6. Give other road-users more room when filtering through traffic. If roads are congested and you or any other road-users are vulnerable to high winds, simply avoid overtaking.

"Keep your eyes peeled for anything being blown about on the road, giving anything on the ground a wider berth to avoid it flying up in front of you," said Lewis.

"Riding in the wind can be challenging, but these tips should help you have a safer and more enjoyable ride." Extra on driver teaching https://www.msn.com/en-za/cars/news/jozi-cops-filmed-abusing-driver-do-you-know-your-rights-in-sa/ar-BBqwiqQ?li=BBqfP3n&ocid=U150DHP