07-15-2016, 06:46 AM
(07-15-2016, 05:20 AM)Cormanus_imp Wrote:(07-15-2016, 03:28 AM)LARIDER_imp Wrote:(07-12-2016, 08:56 AM)Rebel73_imp Wrote: LaRider,
You just pretty much confirmed my personal lane-splitting strategy - no lane splitting if traffic is moving 30+mph. Below that speed, I will split but with no more than 15mph differential while covering my brakes. It just seems like common sense to me.
Similar riding survival skills! The CHP/LAPD are among the best road riders I've ever seen so I figure they must be doing something right. Especially considering that they ride 8 hours a day all year.
I was riding on the 10 and 110 last night and as usual, I saw more than one bike going 40+ between the cars.... seems like Darwin working overtime to me.
(07-13-2016, 02:55 PM)pdedse_imp Wrote: I just returned from a trip to LA and San Diego where I spent 4 days in each city. I was in a car and had the opportunity to feel mc lane-splitters whizz by me for the first time. Very first time, caught me completely off guard. I had forgotten that it was even legal in CA. Fortunately, I was able to plan my daily trips so that I could avoid the worst of traffic, and any slow downs were just that, and for a few minutes. If I had to deal with LA traffic on a daily basis during heavy commute time, I think eventually I would take up lane-splitting, but my limit would probably be 10mph over other traffic. One thing about the officer from the video earlier in the thread--he commented negatively about other drivers who are not aware of a lane-splitter coming from behind because the car drivers are likely texting, facebooking, or otherwise just not paying attention. I would say they might just be focusing on what's ahead, paying attention to the car braking in front of them, thinking about where they have to go--they might be new to town like I was...in short, it doesn't seem to me that it's my responsibility to know what's coming up from behind me in the mini-lane between me and the car next to me--unless I'm switching lanes and then I always check blind spot and mirrors. But if I'm constantly checking mirrors for lane splitters, am I doing so at the expense of seeing that car brake in front of me suddenly?
His concern is that many people do not check their mirrors before they change lanes. They see an opening and abruptly shift lanes without signaling. I see this several times a day.
I'm not concerned with them seeing me split as much as I am concerned with them driving without being aware of what's around them. If they are looking ahead and concentrating on driving, then I'm just going to go right past them without any problem.
My main solution, along with not riding like a knucklehead, is to ride with the high-beam on during the day. That seems to announce my presence effectively to the people who aren't looking down at their phones. The people on the phones checking Instagram are another story.
I also LOVE the passing light switch on the CB. I use that feature..... a lot.
That's the main reason they're so good.
That's the main reason they're so good.
The CHP has a pretty intense 27 week training. Not all pass. I have been pretty impressed with the tight turns I've witnessed them do on touring sized BMWs in heavy traffic. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=12JkVHkyFkg
That being said, I also saw a video of an LAPD cop drop a bike while sitting on it not moving.
