Which is the safer lane?
Road Master
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From: In the wind
Damn sorry I said something. I just ment that maybe he should take a class or find a few guys to ride with to keep him safe. Thats what we did for a friend of ours when he started riding we put him in the middle of us his very 1st ride was from Chicago Ill. to Lancaster Pa. Just make sure your safe BEFORE you head out. EVERYONE stay safe.
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Taking a class will offer you pertinent information to help with a mindset, of course, THAT goes without saying. You have to learn to 'think' like a guy (or girl) who wants to save his (or her) own skin ... Having said that ... You have to always hope for the best but be prepared for the worst.
A 'safe' place to be ... is a state of mind. Using your senses (common sense being the most critical), quick reflexes and being prepared to react (by thinking 'what if') will help you keep your hide in tact.
A 'safe' place to be ... is a state of mind. Using your senses (common sense being the most critical), quick reflexes and being prepared to react (by thinking 'what if') will help you keep your hide in tact.
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From: San Antonio, TX
Like to thank you all for your comments. It helped me and I'm sure others that read this thread. And to Vindyl, no offense taken. I've been riding since the 60's and have taken The Riders Edge course and advance course every two years to keep up my skills. Just wanted to check if there is any new tricks for an old dog. I guess ride like you fly a plane, always look for a way out.
El Borracho
El Borracho
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From: Rockland County NY.
I don't see many roads as you describe. My area is primarily secondary roads. Here in the NE right now most secondary roads have accumulated gravel/sand/salt in the center and outside of the lanes. Intersections are nasty too..You have to constantly be readjusting your line..No universal 'safe place' to be had.
Last edited by DaltonHD; Mar 16, 2009 at 03:09 AM.
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Road Master
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From: Central Oregon
I don't like taking a chance on someone making a left right into me so I like to ride in the right lane on a 4/5 lane hwy. But when I'm in that lane I own it, staying just left of center most of the time. If I make a right I still keep in the left part of the lane and own the lane until I turn. If I'm in the left lane for a pass I don't screw around in the cagers blind spot for long, and I'm always ready for the car that I'm passing to suddenly move into my lane.
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From: U.S.S.A.
What concerns me about this type of question is the implied complacency of taking a single approach to a very complex problem. You can't pick one tactic and stick with it and think you'll be safe. I think it's better to have about two dozen tactics at your disposal and constantly adapt to the changing conditions. True, you can't zone out and relax -- but that's the point -- you SHOULD never zone out.
There are some great books out there that discuss street tactics. Check 'em out. The safest place to be is home reading. The safest place on the road depends on 10,000 things happening simultaneously and the rider's ability to accurately assess conditions, minimize risk, have an even-changing plan and be able to execute it when needed.
There are some great books out there that discuss street tactics. Check 'em out. The safest place to be is home reading. The safest place on the road depends on 10,000 things happening simultaneously and the rider's ability to accurately assess conditions, minimize risk, have an even-changing plan and be able to execute it when needed.