When riding an motorbike or dirt bike (even electric ones), there are several safety steps you should take, no matter how good of a rider you think you are. Number one, always wear a helmet. Additionally you should avoid wearing loose clothing and open-toes shoes, wear long pants to cover your legs, never ride while under the influence of alcohol or drugs, never carry multiple passengers on a bike built for one person, and avoid riding at night when it’s hard to see your surroundings.
Again, you can be the most competent rider in the world, yet it’s still important for you to follow these safety guidelines. Why? Because you never know when you’ll make a mistake or, like the kid in the video below, when a deer will pop out of nowhere and collide with you.
According to a comment made by the poster, he was fine after getting smoked by the deer. You can imagine the shock he must have experienced after the incident though. It doens’t seem like there was much he could have done to avoid this incident, but those driving in deer country should know that deer are most active at dawn and dusk and should stay alert to the possibility of deer on the road. Read more about deer driving safety below.
Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife Tips To Prevent Deer Collisions:
- Deer are most active at dawn and dusk. Be especially watchful during these times.
- One deer crossing the road may be a sign that more deer are about to cross. Watch for other deer—
they will move fast to catch up with leaders, mothers, or mates and may not pay attention to traffic. - When you see brake lights, it could be because the driver ahead of you has spotted a deer. Stay alert as
you drive by the spot, as more deer could try to cross. - Wonder why the person ahead is driving so slowly? The driver may know where to slow down and be
extra alert for deer. Don’t be too quick to pass, and watch out. - Take note of deer-crossing signs and drive accordingly. They were put there for a reason.
- Try to drive more slowly at night, giving yourself time to see a deer with your headlights. Lowering
the brightness of your dashboard lights slightly will make it easier to see deer. - Be especially watchful when traveling near steep roadside banks. Deer will pop onto the roadway with
little or no warning. - Be aware that headlights confuse deer and may cause them to move erratically or stop. Young animals
in particular do not recognize that vehicles are a threat. - Deer hooves slip on pavement and a deer may fall in front of your vehicle just when you think it is
jumping away.