07-03-2016, 02:21 PM
I live the Portland, Oregon area and Allstate insurance just rated it as having some of the worst drivers in the nation. Portland was rated 181 out of 200. Having ridden bicycles and motorcycles since 1964 I kind of knew that already.
So if lane splitting is made legal here, I will not do it. I am already taking a big risk just by riding. See no reason to push it.
Whenever traffic slows significantly below normal speeds, I always try to turn on my flashers whether I am on the bike or in the car and leave them on until I am sure the car behind me has stopped or slowed. I have also used the emergency lane when traffic has stopped or slowed to less than about 10 mph.
On the plus side Portland ranking did improve. Last year it was 183.
So if lane splitting is made legal here, I will not do it. I am already taking a big risk just by riding. See no reason to push it.
Whenever traffic slows significantly below normal speeds, I always try to turn on my flashers whether I am on the bike or in the car and leave them on until I am sure the car behind me has stopped or slowed. I have also used the emergency lane when traffic has stopped or slowed to less than about 10 mph.
On the plus side Portland ranking did improve. Last year it was 183.