What should riders do to ensure their brake light is more noticeable?

Flashing the brake light before slowing down is an effective way to enhance visibility and alert other drivers that the motorcycle is about to stop. By doing this, it provides a crucial heads-up to vehicles behind the rider, allowing them to react accordingly and maintain a safe following distance. A flashing brake light draws attention and communicates the rider’s intent clearly, making it more likely that others will notice and respond appropriately, thus reducing the risk of an accident during braking maneuvers.

Other methods suggested, while they may have their own purposes, do not directly contribute to making the brake light more noticeable. Turning off the engine before stopping, for instance, would not serve to alert drivers behind the rider; instead, it could lead to complications when trying to stop safely. Extending arms widely is a gesture used for signaling rather than visibility enhancement concerning brake lights. Finally, using the horn is a sound-based warning and does not affect the visual alert system of the motorcycle, which is primarily communicated through lights. Flashing the brake light specifically targets the visual aspect of safety on the road.