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Jul 8, 2010 | 11:26 AM

#11

lowriderrob

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From: Stafford Springs, Ct

I've always pulled just off one corner or the other of the car in front of me.
Never directly in back of the car.
In first gear, clutch pulled in watching in the mirrors for the car behind me to stop.
And if I can see it, the car behind the one behind me stops also.
If some moron hits the car that's behind me, it can push it into me.
That way I always have an out if something like that happens.
I don't want the be the "meat" in a car sandwich.

Jul 8, 2010 | 11:45 AM

#12

nevil

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From: southeast PA

While I'm stopped I keep an eye on the mirror and if someone is approaching I will keep tapping the brakes so the rear lights flash. With the run-brake-stop mod I'm hoping that all 3 lights will help. Still, I'm ready to move just in case.

Jul 8, 2010 | 11:56 AM

#13

ridzalot

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From: central Texas

Quote:

Originally Posted by bignew

I know that when I heal from my accident I'll be a different driver for the good. I just hope that I won't be overly cautious and nervous that it ruins the ride.

I can tell you from experience, you will be overly cautious at first. Then you will get a little less apprehensive, but it will always be in your mind.

Jul 8, 2010 | 12:22 PM

#14

soft 02

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From: TOAK western branch

Thats one reason I love splitting lanes at intersections. You dont have to wory about that cager that isnt paying attention and your the first to leave.

Jul 8, 2010 | 12:28 PM

#15

cdculbertson

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From: Midway, FL

Quote:

Originally Posted by nevil

+1 The run/brake/stop mod was the first thing I did when I brought my current bike home. Tapping the brake in a ...___... pattern seems to get their attention, and I find that they seem to stop a bit further behind me than they used to.

Jul 8, 2010 | 12:28 PM

#16

REVL33

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Yeah i just went down on tuesday at 70 mph on the freeway east 580 in livermore oil was all over the road just about a mile from the airway exit if any body has any info about the truck that spilled the oil please let me know work crew said it was red truck.