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Originally Posted by SFCM3
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Originally Posted by SAMM3Y
I have a bike and can say 90% of bike accidents are avoidable. I might ride it a tad aggressively, but I know to stay in front of traffic. I'm always scanning ahead and covering my brakes, I constantly scan for "what if" scenarios and look for exits, lane placement is key. I Make as much eye contact with people in their mirrors as possible. Bike riders aren't given enough respect in the States and aren't considered by most on the roads. They should always be given the right of way like pedestrians and cyclist. In Europe bike riders are more common and are treated differently and with caution.
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Ummm, why should they always be given the right of way? |
Because they're vulnerable and are actually helping decongest traffic. Just out of common courtesy you should yield to motorcyclists and by that I mean get over a bit if they're lane splitting, give them ample cushion don't tailgate, don't cut them off! Try and make eye contact with riders let them know you're there, all of which is taught throughout Europe when you're learning to drive. The thing is in California they print driver licenses on toilet paper and hand them out to anyone so none of this is ever taught and motorcyclists are hardly considered.