11-08-2020, 06:04 PM
Nice to hear about you guys in this heavy chaotic ( to me ) traffic and surviving, started riding in Amsterdam without any issues but used to the riding situation there.
Watched some video's on driving in India and i don't even understand how they survive but they do so there is still a chance for us .
Here in Auckland there are several different area's that require an adaptive approach, some drive naturally slow but with clear direction, in another part with a different population ( in my area ) drivers are completely unpredictable with no regard for motorcycles, they think we are mopeds and try to push in on me as where in the rest of the city things are quite predictable.
Also use the mirrors constantly, when i need to alter course i practice " situational awareness" knowing what's behind me at what speed on all lanes so i have a clear area in which to move, if it's not safe i take the next safe opportunity.
When crossing or turning into a road i expect there to be traffic that comes toward me and when the road is clear that's a bonus, but i don't rely on the road to be clear, i have to prove that to myself.
First thing i do after touching the brakes is look in the mirrors to make sure behind me are slowing down as well and if need be keep going in the right gear, a traffic fine is a better option than a hospital stay etc.
So i guess it's a case of adaptation to the perceived situation based upon experience, and yes, i also notice i get slower so i have to pay more attention instead.
Also have never mixed alcohol when riding on the bike period, but in early days i had a heightened sense of awareness when driving with a very moderate amount of alcohol in the car and never had a problem because of that.
It may seem a bit much and overdone but i find i got used to being cautious and it's second nature after a while.
Nice talking point with interesting idea's.
Watched some video's on driving in India and i don't even understand how they survive but they do so there is still a chance for us .
Here in Auckland there are several different area's that require an adaptive approach, some drive naturally slow but with clear direction, in another part with a different population ( in my area ) drivers are completely unpredictable with no regard for motorcycles, they think we are mopeds and try to push in on me as where in the rest of the city things are quite predictable.
Also use the mirrors constantly, when i need to alter course i practice " situational awareness" knowing what's behind me at what speed on all lanes so i have a clear area in which to move, if it's not safe i take the next safe opportunity.
When crossing or turning into a road i expect there to be traffic that comes toward me and when the road is clear that's a bonus, but i don't rely on the road to be clear, i have to prove that to myself.
First thing i do after touching the brakes is look in the mirrors to make sure behind me are slowing down as well and if need be keep going in the right gear, a traffic fine is a better option than a hospital stay etc.
So i guess it's a case of adaptation to the perceived situation based upon experience, and yes, i also notice i get slower so i have to pay more attention instead.
Also have never mixed alcohol when riding on the bike period, but in early days i had a heightened sense of awareness when driving with a very moderate amount of alcohol in the car and never had a problem because of that.
It may seem a bit much and overdone but i find i got used to being cautious and it's second nature after a while.
Nice talking point with interesting idea's.