When riding, the best protection for an operator is:

Your first and best protection against collisions with other vehicles is simply to keep your distance from them. The only way to be sure you will have enough time to react to mistakes made by other drivers is to leave plenty of space between you and the vehicles around you. Wearing proper gear is also important when riding a motorcycle.

• A cushion of space between their vehicle and other vehicles.
• A good leather jacket.
• Sturdy boots.
• A good understanding of motorcycle laws.