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New South Wales, Australia, has made high-visibility clothing and approved gloves mandatory for learner motorcycle riders. It's described as the state's biggest change to rider safety rules in roughly 20 years, applying to riders newly starting out.
A reflective vest might feel a little embarrassing at first, but being 'seen' matters most for protecting your life right when you're just starting out. I rode nervously at first too. Gloves protect your hands in a fall. Being protected is actually what lets you relax and enjoy it.
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How long does the 'learner rider' designation actually last?
Hope the cost of getting approved gloves doesn't become too much of a burden for beginners.
Seems quite likely that a similar move will spread to other states too.
Curious about the actual certification standard for the approved gloves in question.
Even if it's mandated, curious how much it actually improves visibility in practice.
A major safety change for the first time in 20 years is a genuinely meaningful reform.
Limiting it to learner riders makes sense as a staged approach to safety education.
