How does a rider improve their visibility to others on the road?

Improving visibility on the road is crucial for motorcycle riders to ensure their safety. Wearing reflective gear and bright colors significantly enhances visibility, particularly in low-light conditions or during the day amidst traffic. Bright colors such as fluorescent yellow, green, or orange catch the eye more effectively than darker colors, making it easier for other drivers to see the rider from a distance. Reflective materials help to reflect light from headlights, further increasing visibility during dawn, dusk, or night-time riding.

While wearing dark clothing can make a rider less noticeable, especially at night, and staying in the middle of the lane might offer some advantages in terms of positioning, these actions do not actively improve visibility to others. Likewise, only using a headlight during the day does not leverage the full advantage of visibility enhancements that brightly colored and reflective gear can provide. Therefore, utilizing reflective gear and bright colors is the most effective method for improving visibility on the road.