How to be Seen on Motorcycles

Use Running Lamps

Running lamps make it easier for other vehicles to estimate your speed.

Photo © Brian J. Nelson

Studies have shown that it's easier to estimate the speed of a vehicle when it has two lights spaced apart, since the perspective shift helps with depth perception.

Using or installing running lights not only makes your bike more visible, it helps oncoming traffic estimate your speed, potentially saving you from unsafe left turns.

• How to Maximize Visibility: Stay Out of Blind Spots and Create a Safety Buffer
• Avoid Riding a Black Bike
• Wear Bright or Reflective Gear
• Use Reflective Tape
• Use Your Hands
• Tap Your Brakes
• Use Your High Beams When it's Safe
• Use a Headlight Modulator
• Use Running Lamps
• Use Your Horn if Necessary