Although you can be fined for not wearing a helmet, the key thing is your safety. The helmet should not only be worn, but also fastened. In addition to this accessory, you should wear body-covering clothes and closed shoes. After all, you are not riding a bicycle along the embankment in Nice. No one is safe from falling. And in half an hour, you can get a sunburn that will take a long painful time to heal.

Obviously, you are not familiar with most of the roads and routes to desired destinations. But believe us, it's better to pull up and check your GPS navigator on the sidelines than do it while driving. One second can cost you your health and your life. You will definitely get the idea to mount your phone using a phone holder. That isn't a great idea either. Remember that very second that can decide everything not in your favor. In addition, a smartphone is going to attract petty thieves. You don't want your device to be stolen. Alternatively, turn on the voice assistant in the GPS navigator, put on one earphone with noise cancelling turned off, and calmly drive in the right direction with your phone hidden away.

Let's start with the fact that roads may not be repaired in a timely manner. Nothing good will come of getting into a pothole, especially at a higher speed. Do not overspeed, do not miss road signs. It is not recommended to drive at night, even for men If a young woman has an urgent need to ride the motorbike at night, it is better to dress in loose, body-covering clothes so as not to attract attention.

No explanation needed. Even if you drive carefully and keep out of trouble, any other road user may need help. A first aid kit should at least contain a sunscreen lotion and a sunburn-soothing ointment, hydrogen peroxide, antiseptic powder, bandages and adhesive bandages (band-aids).

Your workhorse needs to be properly serviced. There are sometimes problems with gas stations on the island. Do not buy bottled gasoline from the locals somewhere off the beaten track or by the side of the road. Those bottles are likely to contain poor-quality fuel. Fill up your tank at authorized gas stations. Before riding out, inspect the motorbike for damage, check the proper tire pressure and good braking performance. While driving, pay attention to unusual noises. At any suspicion of a failure, contact your rental company or at least drop by a motorcycle repair shop.

It is worth protecting yourself from robbers. Keep your bags, backpacks, and valuables in the trunk while driving. In the parking lot, do not leave anything inside the trunk of the motorbike, let alone on the handlebars of the scooter. Even take your helmet with you.

For drivers accustomed to right-hand traffic, it can be extremely difficult to switch to the other type. Try to make a switch. When riding in a straight line, problems are unlikely to arise, but at intersections and interchanges, you should be extremely careful and focused so as not to instinctively cross into the oncoming lane.

On the island, as in most Indonesian countries, drivers act erratically. Do you remember your school classes on Brownian motion of particles? Here, particles are replaced by motorbikes. As it is, there are no road traffic regulations. Turn signals, right-of-way at intersections, and other regulations are ignored. If the driver does not need to go there, it means that he won’t. Locals can easily come racing out of a side street, make a turn where it is forbidden to turn, and simply pretend that there is no one else on the road except them. Of course, you need to obey traffic regulations, but try to get the feel of the Indonesian driving vibe, the spirit of traffic, and learn to predict the actions of other road users. If you are scared to join the flow of traffic straight away, watch the maneuvering vehicles from the sidelines or as a passenger.

On your own, it will take a long time, through trial and error, to figure out how to drive in Bali. A driving instructor will quickly put you in the picture, bring you up to speed, and demonstrate everything in practice. A couple of lessons, and you can try to venture out on the road. All the basic tips are included in our Beginner’s Guide to Motorbike Riding

In Bali, locals honk a lot, and even overdo it. Unlike in Russia, this does not mean that you are a bonehead and did something wrong. A car horn is used to warn that another vehicle with specific intentions will soon appear on the road. In front of you, behind you, or from the side. Honking is used to warn both drivers and pedestrians.

As you know, ignorance of the law is no excuse. And even if the traffic regulations are not obeyed, it won’t take you long to be hit with a traffic violation ticket. Tourists and foreigners are likely to be stopped for not wearing a helmet, stopping at a traffic light incorrectly, running a red light, etc. Do not neglect the equipment and try not to get caught due to such minor oversights.

On the island, as in most Indonesian countries, drivers act erratically. Do you remember your school classes on Brownian motion of particles? Here, particles are replaced by motorbikes. As it is, there are no road traffic regulations. Turn signals, right-of-way at intersections, and other regulations are ignored. If the driver does not need to go there, it means that he won’t. Locals can easily come racing out of a side street, make a turn where it is forbidden to turn, and simply pretend that there is no one else on the road except them. Of course, you need to obey traffic regulations, but try to get the feel of the Indonesian driving vibe, the spirit of traffic, and learn to predict the actions of other road users. If you are scared to join the flow of traffic straight away, watch the maneuvering vehicles from the sidelines or as a passenger.