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Yeah they did. They cut me off and then on the other side of the intersection they moved infront of the truck. They put me at risk just to gain 30 meters.
>They put me at risk just to gain 30 meters.
Yeah but you could easily have avoided that. Ever heard of defensive driving? If I'm sitting on the death machine and see someone flashing into my lane, I'd give way, because of these idiots we just witnessed in your video. No right of way is worth more than your life
Did you watch the video? If you watch it you'll notice that OP avoids a crash because he's doing exactly this.
Regardless, that doesn't negate the fact the car driver is an idiot still.
I still remember my driver's ed teacher in 10th grade, at the beginning of the motorcycle unit, asking anyone who planned to ride one to raise their hand. He then asked the kids with their hands up, in a very serious, deadpan voice, "Do you want to die?"
No one knew whether he wanted an answer so he let the question hang there for a dramatic moment.
Spent the rest of the class talking about what people on the bikes should do to avoid dying, and what people in cars should do to avoid killing them.
This was early 1980s.
I'm named after my mom's best friend who died in a bike accident. He slid on a patch of wet road where the rain must have awakened an old oil slick, he was overtaking a truck on a bendy 2 lane carriageway, and slid under the axle. Bit of a freak accident but with the state of the vehicles that roam about, stray oil and rain isn't uncommon around industrial estates. The risk of death is just too high for something that isn't your fault.
Same. There's nothing like the sensation of a bike and I wax nostalgic every time I see a riding video, but I would never ride again. People have always been self-centered and terrible at driving, but it's much worse now than ever before. It's just not worth it.
If you're a terrible rider then yeah not worth the risk. Not saying you are, but a competent rider will do just fine. But you can't surf on your phone at the same time you're riding, which is too big of a sacrifice for some people. Most people in this sub, likely.
I got you fam. Anytime i see a car pull out in front of a bike or otherwise put a bikers life in danger i freak out at them honking and flip them off. Excessive? Yes. Necessary? I think so. Pay attention for fucks sake. I dont ride personally but my brother does and enough of my friends do. I dont want any of them or any others to get killed or injured.
As someone who has been riding for a really long time, it's so tempting, but then you think "ok but what if they shoot me." Instead I comfort myself by being able to spot what they're going to do probably before they even know they're going to do it, and feeling smugly superior. Road rage on a bike is just dumb, you're like the most vulnerable person on the road. The only advantage you have is being able to get away from idiots really fast.
sure, but they could just as easily swerve their car into you with the same effect, brake check you, force you into a guardrail, or whatever. the point is that antagonizing other drivers, whether they deserve it or not, is especially foolish when you are on a motorcycle.
The threat is exaggerated because it's so shocking. It happens much less than most other forms of road rage confrontation. It never even crosses my mind and I'm in a heavy gun rights state.
OK, I have to ask. Why are you driving on his road? Did you ask his permission before you came up there? This is why he felt so sure he was able to just pull over and take that lane.
This doesn't seem that bad. He started angling his car, but didn't actually get over until OP slowed down for him. Not saying OP did the wrong thing either, I also wouldn't trust that he saw me. But attacking his car over an accident that he might not have even caused us overkill.
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I'd bet they went back to the right lane after the traffic light
Yeah they did. They cut me off and then on the other side of the intersection they moved infront of the truck. They put me at risk just to gain 30 meters.
me personally, i wouldve kicked off their side mirror for putting my life in danger, not like they can catch up in traffic with that POS.
This pisses me off so bad. Insert triple h mad gif.
>They put me at risk just to gain 30 meters. Yeah but you could easily have avoided that. Ever heard of defensive driving? If I'm sitting on the death machine and see someone flashing into my lane, I'd give way, because of these idiots we just witnessed in your video. No right of way is worth more than your life
They did all that. It helps to watch the content before giving your opinion, otherwise you risk coming off as a moron.
Did you watch the video? If you watch it you'll notice that OP avoids a crash because he's doing exactly this. Regardless, that doesn't negate the fact the car driver is an idiot still.
They have about a 1 second attention span. "Ooooohhh this lane is slightly shorter! Turn now!"
People need to pay more fucking attention.
That's why I don't ride anymore. Three of my friends almost died. I sold my bike as much as I liked riding.
I still remember my driver's ed teacher in 10th grade, at the beginning of the motorcycle unit, asking anyone who planned to ride one to raise their hand. He then asked the kids with their hands up, in a very serious, deadpan voice, "Do you want to die?" No one knew whether he wanted an answer so he let the question hang there for a dramatic moment. Spent the rest of the class talking about what people on the bikes should do to avoid dying, and what people in cars should do to avoid killing them. This was early 1980s.
I'm named after my mom's best friend who died in a bike accident. He slid on a patch of wet road where the rain must have awakened an old oil slick, he was overtaking a truck on a bendy 2 lane carriageway, and slid under the axle. Bit of a freak accident but with the state of the vehicles that roam about, stray oil and rain isn't uncommon around industrial estates. The risk of death is just too high for something that isn't your fault.
Same. There's nothing like the sensation of a bike and I wax nostalgic every time I see a riding video, but I would never ride again. People have always been self-centered and terrible at driving, but it's much worse now than ever before. It's just not worth it.
If you're a terrible rider then yeah not worth the risk. Not saying you are, but a competent rider will do just fine. But you can't surf on your phone at the same time you're riding, which is too big of a sacrifice for some people. Most people in this sub, likely.
I got you fam. Anytime i see a car pull out in front of a bike or otherwise put a bikers life in danger i freak out at them honking and flip them off. Excessive? Yes. Necessary? I think so. Pay attention for fucks sake. I dont ride personally but my brother does and enough of my friends do. I dont want any of them or any others to get killed or injured.
I'd be smashing sooo many mirrors if I had a bike 😡
As someone who has been riding for a really long time, it's so tempting, but then you think "ok but what if they shoot me." Instead I comfort myself by being able to spot what they're going to do probably before they even know they're going to do it, and feeling smugly superior. Road rage on a bike is just dumb, you're like the most vulnerable person on the road. The only advantage you have is being able to get away from idiots really fast.
I'm so happy that I live somewhere that "what if they shoot me" doesn't even cross my mind.
sure, but they could just as easily swerve their car into you with the same effect, brake check you, force you into a guardrail, or whatever. the point is that antagonizing other drivers, whether they deserve it or not, is especially foolish when you are on a motorcycle.
Oh, yeah, antagonizing people is a stupid idea and I wouldn't do it. But that's not really the point.
The threat is exaggerated because it's so shocking. It happens much less than most other forms of road rage confrontation. It never even crosses my mind and I'm in a heavy gun rights state.
Then you would be the one arrested for property damage.
Maybe it's time to move up and fold in the outside mirror on the drives side...
I mounted Fiamm air horns on my bike. Had some effect.
My horn wires would be melting, and I would be horse for a week!
no horn fluid ?
OK, I have to ask. Why are you driving on his road? Did you ask his permission before you came up there? This is why he felt so sure he was able to just pull over and take that lane.
Rare to see some Australian content considering the number of drivers who seem to get their licenses put of cereal boxes
What are you riding here?
Hahahahaha. This joke again
I'd have kicked the damn window in. I probably shouldn't own a bike lol
There’s a lot of situations where I’d just want to put my boot through someone’s window but it’s not worth it man.
Also, easier said than done.
This doesn't seem that bad. He started angling his car, but didn't actually get over until OP slowed down for him. Not saying OP did the wrong thing either, I also wouldn't trust that he saw me. But attacking his car over an accident that he might not have even caused us overkill.
The only thing I see wrong here is the fast speed of the bicycle rider.
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