How to Make a Left Turn on a Motorcycle?
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The Road Traffic Law stipulates that motor vehicles making a left turn must enter the fast lane 50 meters in advance. Motorcycles are also classified as motor vehicles, so when making a left turn, they must enter the fast lane 50 meters ahead. However, in certain cities with specific traffic regulations, motorcycles should use the right-turn lane and then move into the dedicated motorcycle waiting area at the traffic signal. Below are other regulations for motorcycles on the road: 1. Display and Carry Relevant Documents: When driving a motor vehicle on the road, the vehicle must display the license plate, inspection pass mark, and insurance mark, and the driver must carry the vehicle registration certificate. 2. Regular Safety and Technical Inspections: Registered motor vehicles on the road must undergo regular safety and technical inspections according to laws and regulations, depending on the vehicle's purpose, passenger or cargo capacity, and service life. 3. Regulations on Motorcycle Loads: The height from the ground must not exceed 1.5 meters, and the length must not extend beyond the vehicle body by 0.2 meters. For two-wheeled motorcycles, the load width must not exceed 0.15 meters on either side of the handlebars; for three-wheeled motorcycles, the load width must not exceed the vehicle body. 4. Motorcycle Lanes: On roads with two or more motor vehicle lanes in the same direction, the left lane is the fast lane, and the right lane is the slow lane. Motorcycles should drive in the rightmost lane. When overtaking in the slow lane, motorcycles may temporarily use the fast lane.
When I make a left turn on my motorcycle, I always slow down in advance and observe the traffic situation. I turn on the left turn signal, ensure there are no vehicles approaching in the rearview mirror, and then turn my head to carefully check the blind spot to avoid any sudden appearance of cars or pedestrians. Next, I control the speed, lean the bike moderately into the turn, and slightly shift my body to the left, maintaining steady throttle without sudden acceleration. At intersections, I am especially cautious of oncoming straight-moving vehicles, giving them priority to pass first, particularly at night or on slippery roads where anti-slip tires can be a great help. Remember not to turn too sharply; maintain a graceful arc, and after completing the turn, quickly check that the direction is normal. As a daily rider, I believe practice is key to improvement, regularly rehearsing turns in open areas, with safety always being the top priority.
