You don’t have to be an expert biker to ride your motorcycle in the winter, you just have to have some baseline knowledge of how to keep yourself safe and avoid a Connecticut motorcycle accident in the winter months.
Riding your motorcycle in the winter brings with it some similarities in how you would ride in other seasons, like always wearing a helmet to keep yourself safe and choosing to wear riding gear so you don’t hurt yourself in the event of an accident. These tips that you should always follow remain the same whether it is 80 degrees outside or it is 20 degrees. However, there are things you need to keep in mind when you are on your ride that change in different climates and conditions.
Spend time with these tips before you head out on your next adventure and you’ll be safe and ready to ride worry free in no time.
Tip #1: Slow down. Riding your motorcycle in the winter can be unpredictable, especially as conditions can change from road to road and minute to minute. Driving a little slower than you normally would ride will make all the difference in the world in keeping you safe from unexpected hazards.
Tip #2: Skip the snow. Riding in snow might look fun, but the slippery conditions are not good for a motorcycle and can leave you wishing you left your bike in the garage when you’re trying to get any traction on the road. You are far better off from a safety perspective by leaving your bike at home when the flakes start to fly.
Tip #3: Keep a safe distance from the vehicles in front of you and behind you. Coming to a stop may be more challenging depending on the road conditions so if you can leave a little extra space in front of you and behind you, you will be able to come to a complete stop with no problem. Riding close to the other vehicles on the road can leave you in a vulnerable position.
Tip #4: Be visible to those around you. The winter days and night can be dreary and gloomy so you will want to always ride with your headlights on and with proper riding gear that can allow you to be seen. This is even important on a day when you may not think you need anything special to be seen, but road conditions and weather conditions may dictate otherwise.
Spend some time thinking about how you can stay safe when you’re out on your motorcycle in the winter months. You can do your part to help avoid a Connecticut motorcycle accident and hopefully your neighbors who you are sharing the road with can do their part too which will lead to safer roads for all.
If you’ve been involved in an accident while riding your motorcycle in the winter and became injured, reach out to our office. One of our experienced attorneys will review your situation and work with you to protect your long-term interests.
