Should Motorcycles Turn Off Their Engines at Traffic Lights?
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Do not turn off the engine and shift down one gear. Here are the relevant explanations: Traffic light signals: When the green light is on, vehicles are permitted to proceed, but turning vehicles must not obstruct the passage of straight-moving vehicles or pedestrians. When the yellow light is on, vehicles that have already crossed the stop line may continue to proceed. When the red light is on, vehicles are prohibited from proceeding. Riding without passengers: When riding a motorcycle, try to avoid carrying passengers, as it is very dangerous. In case of an emergency, there may not even be time to react. Many motorcycle accidents occur due to speeding. Therefore, for safety reasons, never exceed the speed limit and always ride slowly.
I've been riding motorcycles for many years, and I turn off the engine when encountering long red lights exceeding one minute to save some fuel, especially with high gas prices now. Idling motorcycle engines still consume fuel, and turning off the engine once can reduce emissions, which is also better for the air. Particularly during summer red lights, the running engine generates heat, and shutting it off allows the engine to cool down. However, for short red lights, it's not worth the hassle—frequent ignition might consume more fuel and wear out the battery. Developing this habit is environmentally friendly, and my friends call it eco-friendly riding. The key is to assess traffic conditions: if the road is safe, start the engine in time before the light turns green without affecting vehicles behind, and stay alert to be ready to move at any moment—that's the real deal.
