did i do wrong.?
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I agree with all of the above. Eye contact tells me thay are looking my way not that they see me. I also watch the front wheels to see if they are rolling. Whenever I can I change to the outside lane using my signals to increase visibility and time if they do something stupid. Last week I had a cager pull up to a stop where I was turning. He never looked my way, just rolled up to the sign and started to go through. By the time he saw me I was stopped on his passenger side and looking in his window. First I used the horn and then the pipes to make sure he noticed me. I think he may have been worried about what I might do next. Probably a good thing. [>:] You can't be to carefull.
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Although you can't stop morons from pulling out in front of you, my technique to judge their intentions are to watch their eyes and the roll of their front tire. I can usually get an idea if they are itching to pull out and slow accordingly to prepare for evasive actions.
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Although you can't stop morons from pulling out in front of you, my technique to judge their intentions are to watch their eyes and the roll of their front tire. I can usually get an idea if they are itching to pull out and slow accordingly to prepare for evasive actions.
Edmo
Watching the front tire on a car with those spinning wheel covers can make you think they are not stopped. I hope those wheels get outlawed!
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A lot of good advice here, and i thank you all for it. Yes, it looks like i had a lucky escape, ive only got 95miles on the clock, it would have been a real shame to bend my beautiful new machine. I am definately going to enrol on a course. Im from england, i dont think we have a msf course here, i will make enquiries concerning an english equilvalent. Thank you friends for your valuable advice.
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IMO the worst part is behind you. Yes you will learn a lot from a rider course. You will find however, that your reactions will be instinctive every time. Honing your skills will help you control what your instinct makes you do.
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If you can't find a MSF course where you are, you might want to hang with experienced riders whose judgement and maturity you trust. Do not overextend yourself - ever! There is a different learning curve for everyone - know yours. Having said that, enjoy the ride!
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