Motorbike trips are always something amazing, but it can be dangerous if you are unlucky enough to encounter rain. Therefore, when driving on rainy or stormy days, drivers should equip themselves with the necessary knowledge and experience to be able to move safely and avoid unfortunate accidents.
Prepare suitable raincoats when going on motorbike trips
Many of you think that when traveling on a motorbike tour, it is okay to use any type of raincoat, however, a suitable raincoat will help you a lot when going in stormy weather. First, it will help you avoid getting wet. But more importantly, it will help you to control the vehicle easy to avoid unnecessary accidents due to visibility restrictions. A proper raincoat will be so much help during motorbike trips.
There should be enough necessary items with you on the motorbike trip
You should buy a thick raincoat, or a type of raincoat that was made like a suit, with a shirt and pants, to avoid the rain easier. You should also wear a helmet which can cover all of your head, so you can watch the road better.
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Drive slowly on your motorbike trip
Many people, when being caught in the rain, will surely drive as fast as possible to avoid being wet. However, at such times this action can be very dangerous. In fact, you should calm down and control the motorbike slowly to avoid collision and accidents.
Besides, when it rains, the traction of the tire with the road surface will decrease, the braking system will also reduce its effect. Therefore, if you drive too fast when it rains, it will be very dangerous when you need to brake quickly. Your motorbike will likely slip off the road, causing dangerous damages.
Drive as slowly as possible is really important
You should also pay close attention to other vehicles near you and turn on the turn signal when you want to cross the road because there will be many people trying to go fast to avoid the rain as well. All in all, keep a safe and steady pace and your motorbike trip will be okay.
Keep a safe distance between you and other vehicles
In the rain, it is likely to happen collisions, falls and accidents, so keeping a safe distance makes it easier to handle unexpected situations. So, a rule for motorbike tours is that remember to always maintain a safe distance with other vehicles on the road.
Lots of people tend to get too close to the vehicles in front of them, so if there is a situation when they stop abruptly, there will be dangerous consequences. Another thing is the signals. One way for others to see your signal is to wave your hand, because, in rainy conditions, people who may be moving behind you may not notice the lights.
The space between moving vehicles are much needed
In particular, if you see the flooded road, be careful when considering passing the water. It is best to avoid flooded areas because it is likely to damage your motorbike engine.
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Use the brake properly on your motorbike trip
During the rain, the motorbike’s tires will be slippery, which is likely to cause an accident. Therefore you should brake early and slowly, instead of braking abruptly and end up falling. If you go slower, the vehicles around you will also notice the change and slow themselves down as well.
You should also use the rear brake because the front brake of the motorbike can be twisted easier, makes the vehicles lose their balance. In particular, do not brake quickly to cause collisions for people behind.
Brake early and slowly to avoid falling
Also, you should not go near or parallel with cars because you can fall due to water waves from cars caused when moving quickly.
Pay attention to your motorbike’s quality
Before going on any motorbike trip, make sure that your vehicle is in its best shape and quality. Check all parts of the motorbike, fill it with enough petrol and tets it out before actually going. For example, changing worn tires will prevent the vehicle from slipping when it is traveling on rainy roads. or after going through the flooded section, the driver should change the air filter to ensure the best quality.
The quality of the motorbike has a huge impact on your trip
If you are about to hire a motorbike for your next trip to Vietnam, make sure the bike does not have any damages and all the parts are still good enough to use. Don’t hesitate because of the high price, sometimes it is better to spend a little more money.
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Frontier Travel Vietnam is offering tons of amazing motorbike tours for you to enjoy this New Year. Don’t hesitate to contact us and we will quickly arrange the most suitable and interesting vacation for you. We wish you a good day and hope to see you in Vietnam soon.
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