08-15-2015, 01:20 PM
I can understand the wants, needs and convenience of lane splitting for motorcyclists. I was just out there, and let me tell you as a tourist driving on unfamiliar roads in crazy hectic traffic with 5 to 8 lanes either going zero or 80 mph, it was extremely un nerving to try and figure out which lane I was supposed to be in to get where I was going, only to have a motorcycle or group of motorcycles come blasting past a foot from my mirror. Being a motorcyclist and aware of the lane splitting in CA, I was aware that this COULD happen, but it is really scary when it actually DOES happen. Everywhere we went were tourists, many of them from around the US where it is not legal, and many of them from around the world where it undoubtedly is legal. Somehow for the most part, it all works out. Guess its something you just have to get used to. Still don't think I would do it, but thankfully I am not in the situation that I find it necessary to find out.
Btw I found it just as unnerving at how many cars will just stick a front fender in your lane in order to wedge themselves in ahead of you whether there is space for them or not. they force you to give them space. Such actions here would cause serious road rage.
Definitely a different driving environment than what I am used to.
Btw I found it just as unnerving at how many cars will just stick a front fender in your lane in order to wedge themselves in ahead of you whether there is space for them or not. they force you to give them space. Such actions here would cause serious road rage.
Definitely a different driving environment than what I am used to.