07-18-2022, 02:50 AM
(07-17-2022, 11:13 PM)The ferret_imp Wrote:(07-16-2022, 09:15 PM)Alain Lee_imp Wrote:(07-15-2022, 02:33 AM)The ferret_imp Wrote: Left turners, the bane of motorcyclists everywhere
What are real cause(s) of left turners except for the " I did not see you excuse"?
What are real cause(s) of left turners except for the " I did not see you excuse"?
They have no real excuse other than the old saying look where you are going, so they are anticipating the turn and looking in that direction, with only a precursory glance at what's coming toward them. If it's not as large as a car (like a motorcycle), they don't immediately recognize it.
If someone coming at you looks like they are going to turn left, flash your lights, do the weave and cover your brakes. IMO (and as proven by studies) a white helmet and high viz vest help also.
BTW here's a new threat for us
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/us-inv...ar-AAZGXrT
I'd also use extra attention to those newer and faster generation electric scooters now apparently occupying road lanes as well curb lanes and sidewalks. These un-plated, unregulated motorized vehicles can do a motorcycle rider some serious harm. Many seem to swerve out from nowhere, and then disappear again.