First close call.
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From: WPB, FL
Anything But This!
ANYTHING BUT THIS!
In the fight between a bike/biker and a car, the car will always win. PAY MORE ATTENTION, use the SEE method, always expect the unexpected, always ride with an out! Learn from your mistakes and you sould live to ride another day! It's good to have an instant reaction to a situation. It's even better to avoid them!
In the fight between a bike/biker and a car, the car will always win. PAY MORE ATTENTION, use the SEE method, always expect the unexpected, always ride with an out! Learn from your mistakes and you sould live to ride another day! It's good to have an instant reaction to a situation. It's even better to avoid them!
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Joined: Aug 2011
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From: Austin, TX
You need to have eyes in the back of your head and forcast what you think may transpire in front of and besides you at all times. When I'm approaching any intersection, no matter what time of day it is, I slow down and watch the surroundings like a hawk as I get there just in case I gotta' make a hairy manuever. I'm especially concerned about those oncoming cars preparing to make a left turn across my path at lights and intersections...
I like to keep as much space between myself and the other guy as possible (whether on my Sporty or in a cage).... in your case I would've been checking the left lane (S-E-E) and merging over as soon as I noticed the SUV coming up on the right. Just in case he, you know, thought he owned the road or something.
Glad you're ok and lived to tell the tale......
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worst part is you didn't even "fully" read.
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From: Simi Valley, CA
Here's something that hasn't been mentioned yet and could have prevented the entire situation from ever happening. Lane choice and lane positioning.
Whenever you are on a 4-lane road (2 lanes in each direction) that has streets, driveways, parked cars, etc., the left portion of the left lane is the safest position as it provides both you and any inbound traffic, animals, pedestrians, etc., the greatest field of view and the greatest time/distance for reaction, when necessary. They will see you sooner, you will see them sooner, and the extra time/distance can make an otherwise close-call a non-event.
As you approach an intersection, moving slightly to the right provides the same benefits from potential left-turn hazards.
Bottom line is that lane choice and lane positioning can provide for some extra margin of safety for you.
Whenever you are on a 4-lane road (2 lanes in each direction) that has streets, driveways, parked cars, etc., the left portion of the left lane is the safest position as it provides both you and any inbound traffic, animals, pedestrians, etc., the greatest field of view and the greatest time/distance for reaction, when necessary. They will see you sooner, you will see them sooner, and the extra time/distance can make an otherwise close-call a non-event.
As you approach an intersection, moving slightly to the right provides the same benefits from potential left-turn hazards.
Bottom line is that lane choice and lane positioning can provide for some extra margin of safety for you.
Last edited by 2black1s; Apr 24, 2013 at 04:16 PM.
6th Gear
Joined: Oct 2012
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From: Irving
Wow, Scary but sounds like you did what your gut told you, that fight or flight so glad no one was in the lane opposite, reaction time is vital. You did good, Thank the heavens above and the Guardian who was riding with you that night! So glad angels love to ride too 
They can ride with me anytime!
WHEW For you! Careful out there!
They can ride with me anytime!WHEW For you! Careful out there!
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From: Michigan
Glad you're ok.
Lots of good advice here...2black1s on lane positioning is great advice.
My 2 cents-
I always slow down at intersections, does not matter if I have the right of way...I slow down and look.
Pretty sure that 70% or so of bike accidents occur at an intersection, so it may be irritating, but it may save my life too.
Lots of good advice here...2black1s on lane positioning is great advice.
My 2 cents-
I always slow down at intersections, does not matter if I have the right of way...I slow down and look.
Pretty sure that 70% or so of bike accidents occur at an intersection, so it may be irritating, but it may save my life too.
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