Am I unsafe?
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RE: Am I unsafe?
You've confused me, hagar. Keep your left signal light on? Isn't that indicating that you will be making a left turn somewhere in the near future....Or do you mean emergency blinkers...(when both signal lights are blinking, to indicate a slow moving vehicle)?
Not that I agree that a beginner should be on the freeway at all, but wouldn't it be better to be in the far right lane (the slow lane)?
Not that I agree that a beginner should be on the freeway at all, but wouldn't it be better to be in the far right lane (the slow lane)?
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Joined: Mar 2006
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From: Southwestern Virginia
RE: Am I unsafe?
ORIGINAL: Hagar the Horrible
If you must ride on a highway and are uncomfortable going fast, get in the left or middle lane and keep your left blinker on. People will understand.
If you must ride on a highway and are uncomfortable going fast, get in the left or middle lane and keep your left blinker on. People will understand.
<><Peace
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Joined: Dec 2006
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From: NorCal
RE: Am I unsafe?
No one should let anyone take them out of their comfort zone. However, if your comfort zone doesn't allow you to keep up on the freeway, you should stay off of it until you can. The average speed on freeways where I live is 75. You are inviting road rage if you don't keep up. Especially if you are in the wrong lane.
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From: toontown
RE: Am I unsafe?
Apparantly you've never followed an elderly person (one that should have turned in their license) on an interstate. They go about 40 mph in the middle or passing lane with left turn signal on.
Honestly I'll try this a little slower it was a JOKE!!!
Honestly I'll try this a little slower it was a JOKE!!!
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Joined: Mar 2006
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From: Southwestern Virginia
RE: Am I unsafe?
ORIGINAL: Hagar the Horrible
Apparantly you've never followed an elderly person (one that should have turned in their license) on an interstate. They go about 40 mph in the middle or passing lane with left turn signal on.
Honestly I'll try this a little slower it was a JOKE!!!
Apparantly you've never followed an elderly person (one that should have turned in their license) on an interstate. They go about 40 mph in the middle or passing lane with left turn signal on.
Honestly I'll try this a little slower it was a JOKE!!!
As my kids would say, "sorry, my bad." I usually look for the smiley faces or "j/k" after a tongue-in-cheek post. I must have missed yours.
<><Peace
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Joined: Jul 2006
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RE: Am I unsafe?
never ride faster than your angle can fly. and above all take saftey class.
remember there is no time limit on learning to ride. we do this because its fun and we love it. don't hurry and enjoy yourself.
remember there is no time limit on learning to ride. we do this because its fun and we love it. don't hurry and enjoy yourself.
Road Warrior
Joined: Mar 2006
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From: North Jersey
RE: Am I unsafe?
I can't say anymore than what has been said. All good advise. Just in case you HAVE NOT taken the MSF safety course, here is the link. www.msf-usa.org
Check out available courses in your area and take the begginers course. This will not only lead to more enjoyable riding, but may save your life. Good luck and ride safe. You'll be fine.
Check out available courses in your area and take the begginers course. This will not only lead to more enjoyable riding, but may save your life. Good luck and ride safe. You'll be fine.