Defensive Riding?

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Apr 22, 2010 | 09:39 PM

#11

tspierce

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Years ago I took a motorcycle safety course for an insurance discount. The instuctor was also an Air Force instructor. He said it was offensively riding. Pretend you've got the ball and are trying to make it to the endzone(home lol). Everyones out to get ya!!!

Apr 23, 2010 | 07:08 AM

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dog155

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From: Windham,Maine

After being in a couple of accidents one of them quite serious,my riding habits have changed a lot.Still a very aggresive rider but look way down the road and both sides when throttle jokeying!Will always love wind in the face,it sure gets the blood flowing.

Apr 23, 2010 | 08:56 AM

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nchogfan

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From: Hickory, NC

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Originally Posted by tspierce

I agree with the offensive driving part also. I feel that riding a bike takes a combination of offensive AND defensive driving. There have been many times, mostly higher speed interstate driving, where offensive driving has made me feel much safer than defensive driving. I will many times "put" myself into positions on the road where I feel much safer than if I lay back and stay in places where I may not feel as safe.