Motorcyclists Matter- driving theory test

[Bigpeetee]

Hi all.

I have had bikes for the last 32 years, and have never had an accident. I ride at all times of the year and until recently rode 60 miles a day to get to work and back. Therefore may I pass on to anyone interested, my 3 top tips to avoid having an "off".

1. (The most important one of all) Keep a very large distance from the car in front. Not only is it much safer, but makes your riding much more smooth and progressive.
2. Assume that every car is going to pull out in front of you until your are past the point of danger.
3. When riding in the wet, dont just be cautious, be extra cautious! especially with the front end of the bike.

There are many other "top tips", but if you follow these rules, then the chances of having an accident will be significantly reduced.

If you have to remember just one of these simple rules, its rule No.1 that is the life saver, whether it be in a car or on a bike. . . STAY WELL BACK.

Agreed, I too have never had a bike accident, early cycling taught me that EVERYONE, pedestrians, cars, vans, tractors, sheep, buggers with canadian canoes on top:lol-053: especially caravans etc are all trying their best to KILL YOU

 

[Deleted member 12539]

It is motorcyclists that need to be educated, not car drivers!!!!

Well they certainly get educated when they come off their bikes don't they?
Usually, when they do, they hurt themselves quite badly, and the majority of the time no-one else is hurt.
On the other hand, when a car driver does something stupid and crashes, a lot more people get hurt!
There is a well known abbreviation in the motorcycle community... SMIDSY
Sorry Mate I didn't See You! The most common retort by car drivers!!!!
Bikes are on the increase (especially with the fuel being the price it is) so it is the car drivers that need to be more aware.

 

[Deleted member 12539]

Hi all.

1. (The most important one of all) Keep a very large distance from the car in front. Not only is it much safer, but makes your riding much more smooth and progressive.
2. Assume that every car is going to pull out in front of you until your are past the point of danger.
3. When riding in the wet, dont just be cautious, be extra cautious! especially with the front end of the bike.

Good advice.
I passed my bike test in Germany (forces) in 1976. There are no 'grey' areas of law out there on the road, if you make a mistake don't expect a driver to avoid you, they know they are in the right and will therefore hit you. As a rider you would be aware of this and your riding attitude would reflect that, of suffer the consequences!

My advice is treat everyone on the road as an idiot and expect them to do the most unexpected, this advice has kept me upright since passing my test. I still commute to work on a motorcycle. I use my wifes Suzuki 600 for filtering through the traffic, but like my BMW bike best for touring.

 

[Kontiki]

I feel safer riding in Europe (France/Spain/Portugal these are the only places I have experience of) I find they are more considerate & give you the room. This is more important when we are riding our 125cc 2 up as I can only get it to just over 50.In this country I've lost count of the times I had cars/vans/lorries etc. almost forcing me off the road. Don't have too my problems on my 750 Virago as I can keep away from them.

I am always on my guard for any cars turning out of side roads & assume they haven't seen me unless I have looked into the drivers eyes.