Motorcycling: Staying Safe In the Rain

STAYING SAFE IN THE RAIN If your hands get cold, it will be hard to drive safely. Make sure you have a high-quality rain suit, waterproof boots that cover your ankles and waterproof gloves. Stay warm and wear waterproof gear You can purchase inserts to place over your helmet visor to keep it from fogging up during Be weary of visor fog a rainstorm. Wear bright clothing The bright clothing will help other vehicles see you better. The first 15 If you can, pull over when it first starts to rain and wait a minutes of a couple of minutes. If you don't have time for this, drive slowly and carefully. rainstorm are the slickest It's difficult to see how deep puddles are, so just try to avoid them. Watch out for puddles Keeping your body tense isn't safe and you will tire quickly. Relax This may seem obvious, but slowing down in the rain can help you focus better. Slow Down Robert J. DeBry ASSOCI ATES http://blog.jafrum.com/2013/04/08/15-tips-for-riding-a-motorcycle-in-the-rain/ https://rideapart.com/articles/how-to-ride-a-motorcycle-in-the-rain http://www.openroadjourney.com/articles/how-to-ride-motorcycles-in-rain/105