Ride a Motorcycle on Wet Roads

The rainy season has not passed . Driving risk also increases , especially for the hundreds of thousands of motorcyclists were down jalanansetiap day . Defensive driving style is strongly recommended .

Following the standard procedure of the police on how to ride a motorcycle on wet roads :
1 . Use non-slip footwear , waterproof , and safe for two-wheeled vehicles . Remember , the use of sandals is not recommended . When it falls , generally sandals is the first outfit apart and very risky if your feet are not protected .

2 . Prepare a rain coat and pants dress form because it is more secure than the model poncho . This latter type is prone entangled bars tires or chains . Choose bright colors and flashy coat for easy viewing other riders .

3 . Make sure all the lights work well . Front , rear , and turn signal . Do not take the risk of driving without lights in the pouring rain . You will be hard to see other riders and a higher risk of being hit .

4 . Keep eyes easily see other vehicles and road conditions ahead . Glass helmets often hazy due to the difference in temperature inside and outside of the helmet . If possible , open the little glass helmet , just give a gap so that outside air can enter into to balance temperature . If this does not work , you occasionally have to wipe the visor .

5 . Check the tire air pressure and the plot . The goal , preventing motorcycle hovering above the water ( aquaplaning ) or slipping ( slip ) . Do not take the risk of using the nearly bald tires .

6 . Reduce speed because the rain makes the road surface slippery . Low speed makes the palm fields can come in direct contact with asphalt and adds traction . In addition , at low speeds less collapsed when turning a corner .

7 . Keep your distance ! Because of the rain , safe braking distance even further than dry conditions . If it is too close to the vehicle in front , muddy water spray from tires can interfere with vision .

8 . Do not carelessly broke through puddles because we do not know its depth .

9 . If trapped in floods and strikes , do not start the engine . Better pushed to safety for fear of experiencing the motorcycle ignition system shorted or water into the engine .

10 . If a puddle of water in front of the snout above the exhaust , but had no choice , the machine should be turned off , plastic covered exhaust tip . As much as possible head of water plugs untouched . Once through , unscrew the exhaust , stomp kick starter a few times on the ignition conditions " off . " After that, turn to the "on" position and start the engine !

Welcome drive safely in rainy season .