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6. Stay Calm and Focused                 Conclusion
      Lane  splitting  requires  a  calm       Lane splitting on a motorbike is
      and  focused  mindset.  Do  not          a  valuable  skill  that  can
      rush or panic, as this can lead to       significantly reduce travel time
      erratic riding and increase your         and  increase  your  safety  when
      chances  of  an  accident.  Pay          done correctly. In South Africa,
      attention to the behavior of other       where  traffic  congestion  is  a
      road users, and be ready to adjust       frequent problem, lane splitting
      your approach if necessary.
                                               allows  motorcyclists  to  bypass
          ·  Stay  calm:  Keep  your           gridlocks and avoid long delays.
             cool,  especially  when           However, it is essential to follow
             navigating through tight          the  proper  guidelines  and
             spaces  or  when  faced           prioritize safety at all times.
             w i t h   u n e x p e c t e d     While  South African  law  does
             obstacles.
                                               not  specifically  address  lane
          ·  Take your time: Do not            splitting, motorcyclists are still
             feel  pressured  to  filter        required to act responsibly and
             q u i c k l y        o r          consider the safety of other road
             aggressively—always               users.
                                               By following the tips outlined in
                                               t h i s   a r t i c l e — s u c h   a s
                                               maintaining a safe speed, using
                                               your  mirrors  and  head  checks,
                                               a n d   b e i n g   v i s i b l e   a n d
                                               predictable—you can lane split
                                               confidently  and  safely,  making
                                               progress through traffic without
                                               unnecessary risk.
             prioritize your safety.
                                               Always  remember  that  while
      7 .   W a t c h   O u t   f o r
                                               lane  splitting  can  offer  many
      Vulnerable Road Users
                                               advantages, it is crucial to ride
      While  filtering  through  traffic,         with  caution  and  respect  the
      be  extra  cautious  around              rights  of  other  road  users.  By
      vulnerable  road  users  such  as        doing so, you'll contribute to a
      cyclists,  pedestrians,  and  other      safer  and  more  efficient  riding
      motorcyclists.  They  may  be            experience for everyone on the
      filtering themselves or may not           road. LHR
      be  as  visible,  so  always  give
      them enough space.
          ·  Pedestrians: Always be
             prepared  to  stop  if  a
             pedestrian steps onto the
             road.
          ·  Cyclists:  Look  out  for
             cyclists  who  may  be
             filtering  through  traffic
             as well.

















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