Another intersection safety reminder...
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RE: Another intersection safety reminder...
ORIGINAL: Sam
The thing about intersections (and we all know this, but sometimes we need a reminder) is;Don't worry about the vechicle behind you, go slowand look in every direction
ORIGINAL: Wally
I read somewhere , were you have a much better chance of not being sideswiped by a red light runner, if you are not the first one through or into the intersection.
It was something like 90% better chances off being the second vehicle entering the intersection.
Now personally, I have been in the habit of pulling into the empty lane at or coming up to a red light, if there is one, from the lane I'm running in behind other vehicles, so I can pass them when the light changes.
I'll be making a contious effort to avoid that situation from here on in.
I read somewhere , were you have a much better chance of not being sideswiped by a red light runner, if you are not the first one through or into the intersection.
It was something like 90% better chances off being the second vehicle entering the intersection.
Now personally, I have been in the habit of pulling into the empty lane at or coming up to a red light, if there is one, from the lane I'm running in behind other vehicles, so I can pass them when the light changes.
I'll be making a contious effort to avoid that situation from here on in.
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RE: Another intersection safety reminder...
Sorry Wally, whatI meant was, don't be in a big panic to get through the intersection because there is someone behind you......take thecouple ofseconds and look each way, but yes, be very aware of the guy behind you
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RE: Another intersection safety reminder...
I always try to look both ways at an intersection, and at the front tires of the vehicles in front. As far as ambulances go, I've seen on numerous times an ambulance going the wrong way on a one way steet and not paying attention to the oncoming traffic. Let alone, they blow through intersections without much thought. They are very dangerous because they have zero training on ambulance driving skills (at least the ones I've seen in California). All it takes is a simple DMV written test, and viola you have an ambulance drivers permit.
It's a jungle out there, and we all have to be on our guard at all times.
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It's a jungle out there, and we all have to be on our guard at all times.
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RE: Another intersection safety reminder...
I was the second vehicle in line when I get nailed. Apparently, the driver wasn't paying any attention past the first car. It was big intersection and I never saw him coming. Turned right into me. Dang near killed me, but I got off with only 11 operations to put me back together and losing my right leg above the knee. Could have broken my back, that would have grounded me, forever. My goal was to buy another Harley and ride again and now, I am.
I count myself blessed to still be able to do one of the things that gives me great pleasure - RIDE.
Now, I ride like I'm invisible - because they don't see you.
I count myself blessed to still be able to do one of the things that gives me great pleasure - RIDE.
Now, I ride like I'm invisible - because they don't see you.
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RE: Another intersection safety reminder...
Glad to hear youareback riding btefft (ok, I'll bite, what the hell does that mean) andmore importantly,glad you're still with us. After 30 yrs of riding I've lost a cousin and a good friend, that's 2 too many.There are some scary situations out there and you are absolutely right (and I know it's an old phrase, but it's very true)....Ride like you are invisible
) andmore importantly,glad you're still with us. After 30 yrs of riding I've lost a cousin and a good friend, that's 2 too many.There are some scary situations out there and you are absolutely right (and I know it's an old phrase, but it's very true)....Ride like you are invisible
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RE: Another intersection safety reminder...
Hey Sam, btefft is me Bobby Tefft. Some of my riding buddies have taken to calling me Hack. I like that handle - think I'll and it to my signature.
I think all of us have lost friends, acquaintances and loved ones - like you feel, one is one too many.
I think all of us have lost friends, acquaintances and loved ones - like you feel, one is one too many.
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