Watch Video: Bajaj Dominar 400 Rider Jumps Off Bike To Save Himself: Safe Bike Riding/Touring Tips
A Tata Intra V30 mini truck driver veers off road and almost runs over the biker
A video of a Bajaj Dominar 400 rider jumps off his bike to save himself from an out-of-control mini truck running straight towards him has been doing the rounds of the internet.
It happened on a straight road, and it looks like the driver of the mini truck, a Tata Infra V30, was inattentive. As a result, the driver lost control of the truck, and rammed into a fence. The truck was speeding, too, and post the collision with the fence, charged towards the Dominar rider. However, the bike rider was vigilant and saved himself by jumping off the bike and getting out of the truck's way. Head here for more details on trucks. You can watch the full video below.
Road accidents can cause serious damage and even death, hence it is always preferable to take precautions and, if possible, plan your trips ahead. You can adhere to these following tips to ride and tour safely when on a motorcycle.
Always wear your full gear including a helmet, gloves, riding jacket, pants and boots. These protective layers will help minimise damage in case of a crash.
Always be vigilant and mindful of your surroundings, this includes riders and drivers around you. This will help you steer the situation and avoid any unforeseen circumstances. Look at where you want to go and always scan for obstacles ahead.
Do not overspeed, and be more in control of your vehicle. According to a 2021 study by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, every year around 1.5 lakh people die on Indian roads. Speeding, especially on narrow roads, is extremely dangerous as there’s barely any reaction time in case anything untoward happens.
Lane discipline is important. Try to stay in your lane so that you and other riders/drivers have space to move around in a risky situation.
Lastly, keep your eyes well ahead on the road and apply brakes early. This will help reduce your chances of a crash by a significant margin. Even in the video, the biker is seen slowing down and stopping much before the truck hits him, thus saving his life.
Avoid using earphones while riding as it drowns out the ambient noise. Make sure both rear-view mirrors are functional and set at the correct angle so that you know what’s behind you.
With these pointers, we hope our readers enjoy riding to the fullest, while staying as safe as possible. Happy mile-munching!
Bajaj Dominar 400 (2019-2024) User Reviews
I OWNED THIS BIKE IN 2019 AND TRAVELLED A LOT ON IT, MODIFIED THIS BIKE A LOT WITH THE HEAVY GADGETS, ZANA CRASH GUARD, FOUR FOG LAMPS, HAZARDS LIGHTS AND MOBILE MOUNT WHICH ACTUALLY MADE THE BIKE MORE BULKY. - MILEAGE IS OKAY - NICE LOOK - BIT HEAVY - OFF ROADING TYRES - NEW SUSPENSION, NEW REAR, NEW PISTONS, NEW PLUGS. - ONLY MOTUL ENGINE OIL USED IN THE ENTIRE DURATION -TIMELY SERVICES WITH NO GAPS
Great bike. Best for touring specially with its touring accessories. No other bike at this price can beat it's performance. Maintenance is affordable if we consider the engine size. I manage to record milage of 30kmpl on long journey on this bike. Great choice for bike enthusiasts. Now selling it as I am unable to give time to my bike. Due to busyness. Hope anyone have love for bikes will buy it
The purchase process was smooth and enjoyable, The Dominar stands out with a bold, muscular design and premium appeal. Very Comfortable for riding. Powered by a robust 373 cc liquid-cooled DOHC engine (~39–40 bhp, ~35 Nm torque), the Dominar is praised for strong acceleration and highway cruising capability. Feels like Gliding at 100–110 Km/h with pillion and fully loaded bags.
Very comfortable and smooth, riding bring easier and also has a decent maintaining cost. Breaking system are also very good overall experience was remarkable and most of the bikers prefer this bike for its long run. I am satisfied with bajaj dominar with offers and all, also the accessories provide were great.
The Bajaj dominar 400 impresess with its Powerful 373cc engine delivering smooth performance and thrilling rides on Highway, it's muscular design And LED headlamps give it a Bold premium look, with great stability , dual channel abs And value for money , it's a fantastic choice For touring enthusiasm.