What doesn't kill you...
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Jan 2011
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From: Wisconsin, USA
I used to think people pulled in front of me because they weren't paying attention. Now I think some of them are so impatient they pull out from the stop, trying to save a split second by getting to your space by the time you roll by.
Having a car headed toward me, trying to time it perfect, and knowing if they are early, I'm toast, pisses me off. I should get an air horn. Or a paint ball gun. Pink.
Having a car headed toward me, trying to time it perfect, and knowing if they are early, I'm toast, pisses me off. I should get an air horn. Or a paint ball gun. Pink.
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Apr 2010
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From: Southern Oregon
I don't think the "everybody is trying to kill you" advice is very good. Doesn't make much sense actually.
If I actually rode like everybody was trying to kill me, I'd be zipping in and out alley's, flying through parks and stuff trying to get away from everybody. Dumb advice.
How about just having situational awareness. Pay attention.
If I actually rode like everybody was trying to kill me, I'd be zipping in and out alley's, flying through parks and stuff trying to get away from everybody. Dumb advice.
How about just having situational awareness. Pay attention.
R.I.P.
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Joined: Feb 2012
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From: Oroville,Washington.
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Sep 2010
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From: Indiana
Same here. And, I blow the horn if I think there is ANY chance the cager doesn't see me.
Road Captain
Joined: Mar 2010
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From: Toledo Bend Lake Texas
Not sure about other areas of the Country, or other States, but, that wouldn't be the thing to do in Texas! The response might be more deadly than the car their driving!
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Road Master
Joined: Aug 2011
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From: New York
I think some people are taking things way too seriously. The starter pistol thing was a joke, or maybe it was to see who would take bait, Huh ? Anger won't get you anything but trouble. When I see someone at a light who's been texting, I will say- please don't text and drive, I've had friends killed and seriously injured that way.
I think people have responded well to that.. And I've also punched a couple windows because someone moved into my lane. I don't think it helped change those a**holes.
I think people have responded well to that.. And I've also punched a couple windows because someone moved into my lane. I don't think it helped change those a**holes.
I watched a really, really old lady and old man, I mean prolly in their 90s both come out of Wally World. She's on her walker and he is pushing the cart. He has his cataract shades on and she is no more than 5'1". They are moving very slow and unsteady. I watch them load their stuff in their car after a confused 5 minute search for it, (even though it was in a handicapped spot at the front of the store,) and then another 5 minutes getting the walker put away and getting in the car. BTW, she was driving!!!! Then, they finally drove off. Somewhere later, a biker was on the same road with them. Think about it.