Lots of accidents lately.

[twotonevert]

With the beginning of riding season starting, we are seeing a huge increase in the number of accidents. For those that are veteran riders, be safe, pay attention. For all the new riders, pay particular attention and develop good skills, life saving skills. Take a course, look ahead and dont get caught with no way out.
Today on the freeway, at 70mph in traffic, I saw a guy brushing his teeth, yes, wtf? I also saw a lady doing a crossword puzzle on her steering wheel. Maybe she was bored on her commute to the office, again, wtf? I also saw a guy reading book, and another reading a newspaper. I dont have time to do this crap while I am driving. Being in a company vehicle I cant really do anything about what I see because its like driving around with a bullseye on me. But remember, you are riding around with these kind of people around you. Pay attention and leave yourself plenty of room for braking, changing lanes, getting out of bad situations. Scan the road as far a 15 seconds ahead. Check your mirrors often for what is behind and beside you. Please be safe brothers and sisters!

[semi]

wise words...had a moron in an SUV almost side-swipe me last night and i was driving Ms. Semi's minivan- how friggin' blind do you have to be not to see a huge brick on wheels? i wish i hadn't had Ms. Semi's three small impressionable children watching me from the back of the van so i could have told that idiot what i thought about him

[omslaw]

Good advice, James!

My favorites are the women (sorry, not bashing) that drive down the road while applying makeup , especially mascara, while looking in the rear-view mirror! When I see that - I get outta the way quickly!

[twotonevert]

wise words...had a moron in an SUV almost side-swipe me last night and i was driving Ms. Semi's minivan- how friggin' blind do you have to be not to see a huge brick on wheels?  i wish i hadn't had Ms. Semi's three small impressionable children watching me from the back of the van so i could have told that idiot what i thought about him

I bet that would have been a very colorful conversation!

[twotonevert]

Good advice, James!  

My favorites are the women (sorry, not bashing) that drive down the road while applying makeup , especially mascara, while looking in the rear-view mirror!   When I see that - I get outta the way quickly!

I see that all time Omar, scares the poo out of me.

[HRHDi]

Good advice, James!  

My favorites are the women (sorry, not bashing) that drive down the road while applying makeup , especially mascara, while looking in the rear-view mirror!   When I see that - I get outta the way quickly!

I see that all time Omar, scares the poo out of me.

Speaking for reasonable women...I agree with you! I mean, if you don't have time to put on your makeup at home, set your alarm for 10 min earlier. If you need more than 10 min for makeup you have other issues. When I see that, I've been known to honk when I'm right next to them.

I also hate to see men shaving. Again, reset your alarm!

[Mr Bogus]

http://www.iihs.org/research/fatality_facts_2006/motorcycles.html#sec1

some sobering facts....

do not ride on Sundays in June if you are under 29, ride a supersport bike, between 3PM and 9PM :squishyhead:

[Rayabusa0818]

I commute about 45 miles each way daily. I ususally ride a bike unless it is raining (like today) or the temperature is below freezing. James has seen the cool part of my commute (the first and last six miles), but the rest seems like a battle zone on most days

[Double D]

Mirrors are not for putting on mascara?

oops, my bad................

[pbghost]

thanx for the reminder... used to see it all the time when I was commuting to Dallas every day,don't miss it a bit, but Dallas is on it's way up here...just glad I'm only 7 miles from work .

[semi]

wise words...had a moron in an SUV almost side-swipe me last night and i was driving Ms. Semi's minivan- how friggin' blind do you have to be not to see a huge brick on wheels?  i wish i hadn't had Ms. Semi's three small impressionable children watching me from the back of the van so i could have told that idiot what i thought about him

I bet that would have been a very colorful conversation!

i did tell him he was #1 in my book with my hand carefully shielded from the kids

i am always ready when i am on Lucy or in my cages (small cars) but it just hit me the wrong way with the young ones in the back...i lost my

for just a minute

[99'busa]

wise advice, James

[BusaWizard]

Ride like you're invisible.

[craigntx]

saw a lady coffee in 1 hand, cell in the other, driving with her knees

[BusaWhipped]

You deninately need to be wathing out for them. They are not watching out for you. And some of them have the brain the size of a flea and think that whatever the situation, they have the right of way.

[Busasweety]

And they say bikes are dangerous...
People that don't ride dont' pay attention. Just like drivin a rig (used to drive) so I have come to understand and respect bikes and trucks by understanding the limitations and or nessacary things to look for.
cagers that only drive cagers.... oh well you understand