Question about stopped at light.
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Question about stopped at light.
I am wondering if those that swear to keeping bike in gear to avoid being rear ended, another question, however
but,
When at the light in gear, are you at the accepted lane splitting position or are you at the normal stopped position?
As in, on the off chance you see youre about to be ran down and you manage to rev it, dump the clutch and go, will you hit the car in front of you or will you slide between cars or go left of the car in front? Or if no car will it be clear when you dump the clutch??
So many things to ponder
TIA!
When at the light in gear, are you at the accepted lane splitting position or are you at the normal stopped position?
As in, on the off chance you see youre about to be ran down and you manage to rev it, dump the clutch and go, will you hit the car in front of you or will you slide between cars or go left of the car in front? Or if no car will it be clear when you dump the clutch??
So many things to ponder
TIA!
Last edited by M Oclaf; Nov 29, 2023 at 03:17 PM.
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Nov 29, 2023, 05:11 PM
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As I am coming to a stop I am evaluating potential escape avenues. That dictates where I position myself in the lane. Also at least 10 feet behind the vehicle in front and most importantly I never stop looking in my mirrors while stopped.
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I always position myself at the edge of my lane - not on top of the next lane though. Also several feet behind the car in front. If there is a turn lane on my left, I will move closer to that lane. Otherwise, I will stay right and if needed, filter to minimize injury to my bike and self. I figure a car can take a hit better than me. I also have front and rear dash cams.
It is what works for me regardless of what others do.
It is what works for me regardless of what others do.
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Usually 2-up in a pack with my Brothers. The few times I'm alone, left side of the lane so the driver in front of you sees you in his mirror... assuming they take their faces out of their phone.....
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I always flash my brake lights several times as I am stopping.
If a car is approaching after I have stopped I flash the brake lights more. Watching diligently until they get stopped. All the while in gear with an escape path if needed.
Another important thing in my opinion is to not get too close to the car stopped ahead of you. I always leave at least 10 feet.
All of the above come naturally to me after many years with every stop.
If a car is approaching after I have stopped I flash the brake lights more. Watching diligently until they get stopped. All the while in gear with an escape path if needed.
Another important thing in my opinion is to not get too close to the car stopped ahead of you. I always leave at least 10 feet.
All of the above come naturally to me after many years with every stop.
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Once you are stopped, I think the idea of an escape route is a myth, there is no place to go, especially if you are the front vehicle.
Next time you stop at a light, look around, you`ll see what I mean.
I was rear ended once, I was the front vehicle (my truck) the car behind me was not moving until it got rear ended, the offending vehicle never even slowed down, I was the 4th and last vehicle in the chain, there was no warning until the sound of the first collision 4 cars back.
Next time you stop at a light, look around, you`ll see what I mean.
I was rear ended once, I was the front vehicle (my truck) the car behind me was not moving until it got rear ended, the offending vehicle never even slowed down, I was the 4th and last vehicle in the chain, there was no warning until the sound of the first collision 4 cars back.
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I just wonder why people can't hold their clutch in for a minute.
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As I am coming to a stop I am evaluating potential escape avenues. That dictates where I position myself in the lane. Also at least 10 feet behind the vehicle in front and most importantly I never stop looking in my mirrors while stopped.
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Closest to the median either side depending on the lane i'm in and leave space if I'm behind another vehicle. Leaving the bike in gear at a stop is just a normal habit for me. More importantly, most of the time I manage to be in the number 1 spot at the light so I have clear line of sight.