What should a rider do before making a turn?

Before making a turn, it is crucial for a rider to check mirrors and signal their intention. This practice is essential for ensuring safety on the road, as it allows the rider to be aware of their surroundings and communicate their actions to other road users.

Checking mirrors helps the rider to assess the traffic conditions behind and beside them, ensuring that there are no other vehicles or obstacles that could interfere with the turn. Signaling their intention alerts other drivers and pedestrians to the rider’s upcoming maneuver, enhancing predictability and reducing the risk of accidents. This combination of awareness and signaling is a fundamental aspect of safe riding practices.

In contrast, rapidly accelerating would not be advisable before a turn, as it could lead to losing control or making the turn too wide. Looking straight ahead only limits the rider's awareness of their surroundings, increasing the risk of collisions. Abruptly changing lanes can create confusion and danger for both the rider and other road users, especially if the rider hasn't signaled their intentions properly.