A motorcyclist is narrower than a car and often appears in the exact space where a driver expects an empty lane. Safer riding therefore begins before the junction: with a clear speed choice, a visible lane position and enough braking margin to avoid last-second reactions.
European road-safety material keeps returning to one practical point: visibility is not only about bright clothing. It also means distance, working lights, mirror checks and avoiding the blind zones of cars, vans and buses.
In everyday riding, that becomes a small set of habits. Before overtaking, keep enough room to brake. In town, choose a lane position where the motorcycle is not hidden behind pillars, large vehicles or parked cars.
Drivers can help with an equally small habit: check the mirror and shoulder once more before turning or changing lane. A motorcycle can be closer and faster than it first appears, and that misread is exactly where many risky situations begin.