What the Hell is wrong with people???
Club Member
Joined: Dec 2007
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From: elsewhere
As far as texting/celling, my question has always been, "What do these people have to talk/message about?". I must be old or something, as I just don't get it.
I'm glad things worked out well. Hopefully, your son learned a lesson and will remember that when he is of age.
I'm glad things worked out well. Hopefully, your son learned a lesson and will remember that when he is of age.
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Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 21
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From: Newport News Va
Here's one for you, I am in the parking lot of the local Harley shop in the lane along the back heading to the exit. This lady in a SUV is coming out of the parking spaces to pull into my lane, I figure she is going to come to a stop because I am right on top of her. Sure enough she dosent. I have to swerve hard right and she slams on breaks barely missing my rear tire. I stop the bike look back and she is looking at me with the "What's your F*ing problem" expression. Apparently I was supposed to stop and let her in because I am on a bike.... 
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Joined: Mar 2008
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From: East TN
thats why i always say everyone who applys for a car licences should be required to spend the first 6 months riding a bike before gettign there licence jus tso they have an idea of what we have to deal with and how dangerous it is for us when they text, do there hair, etc
Oh yeah...glad things worked out like they did for the OP. I've had idiots get closer than I like with my son on the back of the bike...and, like someone else mentioned...your pissed-off meter tends to peg a bit more when said idiots put your kids at risk along with yourself.
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Joined: Dec 2009
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From: Wisconsin
First of all,glad to hear all is well with you and your son ! Now on to the issue of inatentive driving,we all know that in order for us to be safe we must not only watch what we are doing along with that we must also watch what the others on the road are doing and interpet in a second what we need to do for our own safety.
So many times I have heard the comment I did not see him and unfortunatley it is always after the accident.The situation will just keep getting worse with more vehicles on the road every year unless we can try to get legislation passed prohibiting the use of hands on communication devices while the vehicle is in motion.
So many times I have heard the comment I did not see him and unfortunatley it is always after the accident.The situation will just keep getting worse with more vehicles on the road every year unless we can try to get legislation passed prohibiting the use of hands on communication devices while the vehicle is in motion.
Road Captain
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 505
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From: Pennsylvania
It's good to hear you and your son are ok. Forrest Gump was just on the other day. It reminds me to shout out at that driver. Momma always said, "Stupid is , Stupid does.". There are organizations, ABATE, AMA and others fighting for our rights and safety. Some states have "distracted driving" laws. The punishment/fines at this point are mimimal just a slap in the face/hand. More effort and stronger enforement is needed.
Until then....We just need to be vigilant out there, use the SEE, (Search - Evaluate - Execute) and RIDE FORREST RIDE......
Until then....We just need to be vigilant out there, use the SEE, (Search - Evaluate - Execute) and RIDE FORREST RIDE......
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Joined: Jan 2009
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From: Massachusetts
I don't know, but it seems to me some moms in their SUV or mini van have a routine when it comes to driving:
Close the door.....Check
Key in the switch.....Check
Cell phone glued to the ear.....Check
Start the car at the same time as your conversation...Check
Nevercomeback airlines wish you a nice day. Your pilot is busy talking and has had 3 chardonay, have a good flight.
Some people wont get it anyway.
Close the door.....Check
Key in the switch.....Check
Cell phone glued to the ear.....Check
Start the car at the same time as your conversation...Check
Nevercomeback airlines wish you a nice day. Your pilot is busy talking and has had 3 chardonay, have a good flight.
Some people wont get it anyway.
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Joined: Apr 2009
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From: NEPA
I don't know, but it seems to me some moms in their SUV or mini van have a routine when it comes to driving:
Close the door.....Check
Key in the switch.....Check
Cell phone glued to the ear.....Check
Start the car at the same time as your conversation...Check
Nevercomeback airlines wish you a nice day. Your pilot is busy talking and has had 3 chardonay, have a good flight.
Some people wont get it anyway.
Close the door.....Check
Key in the switch.....Check
Cell phone glued to the ear.....Check
Start the car at the same time as your conversation...Check
Nevercomeback airlines wish you a nice day. Your pilot is busy talking and has had 3 chardonay, have a good flight.
Some people wont get it anyway.
Because they think world revolves around them.
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Road Warrior
Joined: Oct 2009
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From: Dallas, Texas
Glad to hear you guys are ok after a close call. Reading threads like this sometimes makes me wonder what the hell do I think I'm doing riding a motorcycle with so many device-dependent overly distracted idiots on the road. And then the rain stops and the sun comes out and the weekend comes and I remember - just gotta ride.
Nice job avoiding that potential disaster, keep your head on a swivel and keep your options open.
Nice job avoiding that potential disaster, keep your head on a swivel and keep your options open.
