What is recommended practice for night riding?

The recommended practice for night riding emphasizes reducing speed, increasing following distance, and ensuring that headlights are functioning properly.

Riding at reduced speeds at night is essential because visibility is limited, making it harder to see hazards, obstacles, or changes in road conditions. Slowing down gives riders more time to react to unexpected situations. Similarly, maintaining an increased following distance is crucial for safety, as it allows for more reaction time in case the rider needs to stop or maneuver suddenly.

Ensuring that headlights are functioning properly is critical for visibility—not only for the rider to see the road and obstacles ahead but also for other drivers to see the motorcycle. Properly functioning headlights help improve nighttime visibility and enhance safety for both the rider and others on the road.

The other options presented do not prioritize safety in the same manner. Maintaining regular speed assumes that other drivers will be cautious, which is not always the case, especially at night. Switching off headlights in well-lit areas can lead to decreased visibility and increase the risk of accidents. Riding only during full moon nights is impractical and does not account for varying weather and road conditions that could still pose risks regardless of moonlight.