So many accidents already.

[Baggsy]

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That squares with other studies. Humans motion detect and if you are not moving relative to other vehicles you become invisible.

Greenplane you are dreaming...most riders don't get enough seat time as it is - no one is giving up weekend time to fool around in a parking lot.

That works right up until you run into one of those lights that are designed to slow/stop traffic, so as to give people downstream time to turn left.

What I try and do is get ahead quickly, and then allow the traffic to catch up, which might be just as bad in some cases. At least then, those behind me have had a chance to see me through the front windshield.

heh, not sure about Pennsylvania but there are a lot of social events around.. however, I was thinking that it would be cool to add an educational/riding aspect to it. I really like how auto-x events got very popular and attracted a lot of ex-street drivers to compete and learn in a safe environment for cheap

Much of what you described could be done on your own. Go to an empty parking lot and practice what you learned on the course. You can use the lines as guides.

 

[Krime]

you need to get out more ....Pennsylvania is calling

Thanks for the reminder. It's a been a few years since I've visited. Will be a nice short escape from the insanity of 2 young kids at home, LOL.

 

[GreenPlane]

Much of what you described could be done on your own. Go to an empty parking lot and practice what you learned on the course. You can use the lines as guides.

Yes and I do practice it from time to time. At the same time, I know a few riders who are talking about it but never dedicated time to it. So I was thinking that some social event with the education aspect can help a lot of people to go out and practice basics without thinking that it will be boring.

 

[theshnizzle]

Sorry but I agree with one of the posters here. Its YOUR responsibility as a rider to take every precaution available every day to keep yourself as safe as possible.

Wear your gear. Every time. So what if it's hot out? They make good mesh gear. Wear white or hi viz. Instead of going into all the ways and means to try to lower your risk,its been covered over and over...

Its UP TO YOU!!!

Nobody else. You must assume that car will cut you off/ turn in front/ hadn't seen you ect ect,the list goes on.

When a car driver does something that's hazardous to me I don't give them the finger or shake my fist. I say to myself...I effed up, I should have anticipated...fill in the blank.

With few exceptions most "accidents" can be avoided. But it's easier for riders to "blame the cager".

Very very few riders ha ve this attitude though. Mostly the old timers with many years and many miles under their belt and probably of a " certain age".

It's TRUE,with age comes wisdom.

Be safe out there.

 

[Wingboy]

Sorry but I agree with one of the posters here. Its YOUR responsibility as a rider to take every precaution available every day to keep yourself as safe as possible.

Wear your gear. Every time. So what if it's hot out? They make good mesh gear. Wear white or hi viz. Instead of going into all the ways and means to try to lower your risk,its been covered over and over...

Its UP TO YOU!!!

Nobody else. You must assume that car will cut you off/ turn in front/ hadn't seen you ect ect,the list goes on.

When a car driver does something that's hazardous to me I don't give them the finger or shake my fist. I say to myself...I effed up, I should have anticipated...fill in the blank.

With few exceptions most "accidents" can be avoided. But it's easier for riders to "blame the cager".

Very very few riders ha ve this attitude though. Mostly the old timers with many years and many miles under their belt and probably of a " certain age".

It's TRUE,with age comes wisdom.

Be safe out there.

First we get old... Then we get smart.

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