I about Wrecked!!!
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actually he doesnt sound like he was following too close, sounds like he was doing 45mph and someone took a last minute turn and he almost paid for it.
I was driving 35mph (limit was 40) up a hill, in the left lane (two lanes up the hill, one lane down the hill), someone from the left pulled out in front of me to get to the right lane and had to slam both brakes, causing a lock up and coming close to hitting them. By your standards I would have been "following too close" since I would have hit the back of the car in its turn (crossing the left lane to get to the right). One thing I have learned, bikes take longer to stop than a car. After I came to a complete stop, the driver (an old lady), yelled out the window "Im sorry!"
I was driving 35mph (limit was 40) up a hill, in the left lane (two lanes up the hill, one lane down the hill), someone from the left pulled out in front of me to get to the right lane and had to slam both brakes, causing a lock up and coming close to hitting them. By your standards I would have been "following too close" since I would have hit the back of the car in its turn (crossing the left lane to get to the right). One thing I have learned, bikes take longer to stop than a car. After I came to a complete stop, the driver (an old lady), yelled out the window "Im sorry!"
Road Master
Joined: May 2008
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From: CA
You scenario is entirely different. Someone merged in front of you and cut you off. He was on a two lane. Sure, the guy in front slammed on his brakes, but everyone that is behind him is responsible to leave enough distance not to hit the vehicle in front of them. Like I said before, when you get into skidding and only inches to spare, you are likely following too close.
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From: fort plain NY/ Rochester NY for college
glad your ok. it seems like drivers dont realize how little they could screw up and because of it they could hurt someone riding a bike. harleys really need an air horn and dual front rotors haha.
Road Master
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From: CA
Alex whats crackling in your neck of the woods??????
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From: Houston, Texas
Glad your OK!
I have not (knock on wood) had this happen to me on the XB....
I do practice panic stops... as well as other evasive moves on a regular basis...
I have noticed how easy it is to lock the rear wheel up... and how well the front one works!
I have not (knock on wood) had this happen to me on the XB....
I do practice panic stops... as well as other evasive moves on a regular basis...
I have noticed how easy it is to lock the rear wheel up... and how well the front one works!
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Road Captain
Joined: Feb 2007
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From: Nebraska
I agree I was too close since I had to lock up my brakes by some people's logic. But if that was absolutely true I would just leave my bike in the garage. How far back should a person stay? That dumb f### had no business doing what he did. I can't control stupid.
