Comments on: Safe riding in dense traffic

By: Motorcycle Man

Motorcycle Man — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 04:09:43 +0000

Ride like your invisible is THE way to ride. Don’t make the assumption that you can be seen. Motorcycle riding is a blast, but riding dangerously can be fatal. Ride safe!

By: Alex

Alex — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 13:47:44 +0000

I’m not riding a motorcycle (yet), but the “ride as if you were invisible” principle applies to the bicycle which I often use as well. Provided that bicycle brakes aren’t as good as motorcycle brakes and that most bicycle riders don’t wear all the protective clothing that motorcycle riders wear, I’m starting to feel really threatened

By: phoenixar

phoenixar — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 21:25:51 +0000

IMO lane splitting CAN be safer than crawling with the cagers, because the risk and cost of becoming a rear-bumper-pancake-ornament is rather high in “bumper to bumper” traffic.

By: Girl Speed

Girl Speed — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 09:56:48 +0000

Motorcycle driving is very different from driving cars. When you drive a car, there’s always this notion that because you’re on a four-wheel vehicle, other motorists will see you. On the other hand, it is right for a motorcycle driver to think that riding as though he is invisible. He should not expect other drivers to look for him. He should always be more cautious and alert. Thus, I should say that motorcycle drivers are really expected to be more responsible when it comes to safety issues.

By: Jesper

Jesper — Wed, 12 Sep 2007 07:38:02 +0000

Yup, Nighthawk, me to. Keeps you on your toes, and you don’t “expect” people to behave in a certain way. When the driver you just had eye contact with pulls out in front of you anyways. You just think to yourself “I knew you’d do that you moron”.