Choosing to make eye contact with other drivers and positioning yourself where you can be seen is a crucial strategy for motorcyclists to enhance their visibility on the road. This approach encourages active participation in traffic interactions and helps ensure that other road users are aware of the motorcyclist's presence. By making direct eye contact, motorcyclists can communicate their intentions and confirm that other drivers see them, significantly reducing the risk of collisions.
Riding in locations where visibility is maximized—such as avoiding blind spots and staying in well-lit areas—further increases the likelihood that drivers will notice them. This practice is especially important given the smaller profile of motorcycles compared to cars and trucks, which can often lead to motorcyclists being overlooked.
In contrast, wearing dull-colored clothing makes a motorcyclist less noticeable, riding silently does not actively draw attention in a way that promotes safety, and always riding at night can increase the risks associated with reduced visibility on the road. Therefore, making eye contact and riding in visible locations is the most effective way to improve a motorcyclist's chances of being seen by drivers.