Slow down, instructor tells motorbike riders

Motorcyclists need to slow down and adapt their riding to their surroundings, an experienced instructor has advised.
Dave White, who has 20 years’ experience riding in both Malta and the UK, acknowledged that conditions on the road could be far from ideal, which simply meant motorcyclists had to be more careful.
“Riding a motorcycle in Malta is not as bad as some people will have you believe. It is true that the roads are substandard and, yes, some vehicles leave slippery spillages and, of course, there are motorists who drive like idiots but, at the end of the day, if you know this, ride accordingly,” Mr White said.
Rather than pointing fingers at the authorities, Mr White said motorcyclists and riders should have a long hard look at themselves. “If you know the road is slippery, then slow down. If the road is uneven, slow down. If drivers are being inconsiderate, drop back and let them go. Be more observant,” he said.

He said the real problem was that everyone on the road seemed to be in a rush, with no consideration for others. More speed, naturally, meant that more damage was caused in the case of an accident, he quickly added.
“We need to respect what vehicles are capable...