Most licensed drivers on the road have absolutely NO respect for the term " Right of Way". They will ignore it, when you have it, or try to give it to you, when they have it. Inappropriately. One of the MOST dangerous situations, putting you between the safe zone and the danger zone.
That,... and LEFT TURNS ( in the US) . Any vehicle turning left is inherently much more dangerous, either being driven, or driven close to: Than any other motion on the road by a road going vehicle. Left turns at intersections are dangerous.
In my opinion.
Chalo said:
scianiac said:
You are moving faster than a bike and are smaller than a motorcycle.
In my case, you're wrong on both counts!
I sincerely disagree too. A powered bicycle should make, and take, note of motorcycle safety, regardless. Even at 20/28mph you have a significant amount of forces to be wary of when on a powered bicycle. Sure, you are not going fast enough to deglove your foot on a high speed crash when it gets stuck in the bushes after you lowside, smash into the side of the road, bounce off, and you keep going... ... but you could still bang you r knee pretty hard. Danger is significantly increases wit any kind of speed that is (motorized) greater than a typical bicycle speed. Little accidents happen fast, and you are in a much more dangerous environment.
E-HP said:
, testing tires to find their cornering/grip limit on different surfaces. You need to be
.. Er... how doe that test reap results? Lol. On the ground bleeding?
I know what you say. Go in a field ( low speed) and take a few quick turns, grassy, soft, field. See when the balance point capsizes you, when the angle of lean makes you lose traction. See how your bike reacts. Ect. Spin the tire on a dirt road to see how it rides. Lock up the tire to see how it handles when the wheels are locked. See how you will panic in a front wheel sliding situation and how the bike handles based on the geometry. Become comfy with that.
Honestly, I think conspicuousness is one of the most important factors to be aware of. That, and staying upright in a panic.
HEY SQUARE! . READ THIS.
Might save you life.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hurt_Report
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_findings_in_the_Hurt_Report
I got my motorcycle license the same week as my drivers license. I have ridden motorcycles since I was about five. 36 years. Got well over 100 thousand miles on motorcycles. Yeah I have had a few follies. They took it away eventually, considering me unfit to drive a vehicle, based on violations. I had it ( mc license) for 28 years and went though two hard crashes on motorcycles. That black snake, that endless memorial, you ride on every day,.... WILL jump up and bite ya some day. Usually when you least expect it.
Most challenging is the tight U-turn and the Figure-8. Remember, it is better to have time and space to " swerve" vs " ride over". Be careful riding on the edge of the road where the small rocks, screws, trash, oily waste, and other hazards live. Pay close attention to drivers who think you are going slow. They will cut in front of you, bully you, get you mad, ignore you, because they are in a 3000-60,000lb car or truck. They will.