You’re riding a motorcycle in daylight with camping luggage strapped to the sides and rear of the bike. How could this loading affect your safety at junctions, and what should you do about it?

Explanation

Highway Code Rule 86 advises riders to make themselves as visible as possible from the side as well as the front and rear, for example by using dipped headlights in daylight and wearing light or brightly coloured, fluorescent clothing. When your motorcycle is loaded, especially with side or rear luggage, parts of you or your lights may be obscured from some angles, making it harder for other drivers to see you or judge your speed and distance correctly, particularly at junctions. Improving your conspicuity with dipped headlights and high‑visibility clothing helps offset this increased risk.