Riding at night can be fun but also offers up another set of safety concerns. "The essential to budget travel is to prepare onward. When it occurs to family trips, globetrotting, well-deserved trips and/or going to see new spots we have never been before, the fact of cost and budgeting is always in the back of our mind. Arranging and spending our travel budget properly is a concern for most families. Lowering spending and fees, while still experiencing your vacation to its fullest, is the key to certain accomplishment and fiscal responsibility. Your pocketbook and family will thank you! The thinking regarding saving money while touring is simple: Even if your personal budget is highly tight, you can still take a break and enjoy life! Simply put, life is just too short to never step out of the door or leaving the homestead! Also thinking about that while traveling, whether on a price range or not, even the smallest of things can all add op to a large vacation or travel bill!..". The ability to see and be seen are limited as compared to riding during the daylight hours. I love to see the bright lights of the city, ride across the neon bridge on Texas Street in Shreveport, and revel in the glow of the moonlight over the Red River, not to mention, its much cooler in the summer months when the Louisiana heat is almost unbearable. I am aware, however, that there are risks inherent with night riding.
First, an often used defense, I didnt see him (the rider) when a vehicle strikes a motorcyclist, may be increased, as it is more difficult to see at night. There are some things you can do to increase your visibility to other motorists and to increase your ability to see.
--All those bright lights are pretty, but they also can cause a glare that will momentarily blind you. Blindness, even for a second, can cause an error that results in an accident. To help alleviate this, be sure to have clean, scratch free clear vision glasses or helmet visor. Plan ahead and always keep a set of clear glasses on the motorcycle. You never know when you might be riding and day turns into night before you arrive home.
--Riding can be dangerous during the day, but the danger is exponentially increased at night. If you have a moon lit night, it can help, but you cant always count on that. So to increase your ability to see and be seen on dark roads at night, make sure you do everything you can to increase your safety.
--In many parts of the country, bugs come out at night and a clean, scratch free windshield can help you avoid the bug attack, as can a full faced helmet.
--Lightly colored clothing and reflective gear can also be a life saver at night. Some states require a piece of reflective tape on helmets. I recently rode in one of those states (Delaware), and had to purchase the tape. Since then, I cant tell you how many people have commented on the extra visibility provided by that simple piece of tape. Reflective gear in the form of vests, jackets and other clothing are available in motorcycle dealer stores and on line. It can be fashionable too. I have a jacket with a reflective eagle on the back that is not only fashionable, but provides additional safety when I ride at night.
--Another danger of riding at night is the prevalence of animals such as deer, opossum, armadillos and other creatures. Some of these animals are more likely to be on the roads at dawn or dusk, but can be there any time. Its difficult to see them in the day time, but at night, your ability to react to a deer or other animal darting out in the roadway is decreased, and youll have less time to respond. The only thing you can do is slow down, be aware of your surroundings, anticipate animals moving into your path, and practice quick braking techniques in advance of night riding. Swerving or trying to outrun the animal is usually not the best choice. Quick stopping is normally your best chance of avoiding a collision with an animal.
--The lights and reflectors on your bike can help you to be seen by other motorists. After market lighting options such as fog lights or modulating headlights can increase your span of vision and visibility by other motorists.
--It should go without saying, Dont drink and drive, and Dont ride when youre extremely tired. Both conditions put you, the rider, at unnecessary risk.
Riding at night is not for everyone, and some people I know avoid it at all costs. If on a trip, and night falls, they simply get a hotel. Thats one option, but riding at night can be safe and enjoyable if you follow some of the tips above. Ride safe and have fun!
To read more articles on motorcycle safety, road trips and interesting stories visit Pinky's Passion Motorcycle Travel Magazine and Thunder Roads Louisiana.
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