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10 Posts | Latest reply on 10/06/2019 21:18:16 by Steve_H | Go to original / last post

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Aden24

In: Gloucester
Posts: 18

Are you just relying on your mirrors and your peripheral vision when riding and thinking l will be okay? If so, blind spots await - do your left and right shoulder, life save checks before turning left, right, changing lanes or direction and when overtaking. It only takes a few seconds and will reduce your chances of an accident significantly.

Message posted by Aden24 on 07 June 2019 at 13:50

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Double six

In: South Kirkby
Posts: 6879

You are preaching to the perverted methinks.

Message posted by Double six on 07 June 2019 at 14:25

Double six @ 07/06/2019 14:25:04

Ragnar

In: London
Posts: 34725

Ah so that's why I like to wear leather, nothing to do with falling off my bike, it's because I'm kinky.

Message posted by Ragnar on 07 June 2019 at 14:56

Ragnar @ 07/06/2019 14:56:03

Double six

In: South Kirkby
Posts: 6879

pmsl!!

Message posted by Double six on 07 June 2019 at 15:00

Double six @ 07/06/2019 15:00:05

Ragnar

In: London
Posts: 34725

PS, I think you would be better off doing life savers before doing any change of direction, left, right, lane change etc, rather then when doing a change, If you wait until you are doing the change. It's a bit late.

Message posted by Ragnar on 07 June 2019 at 15:03

Ragnar @ 07/06/2019 15:03:35

Double six

In: South Kirkby
Posts: 6879

All round observation is a must, my eyes are never focused on just one point in front anyway, unless I am cornering in which case I am watching the vanishing point. Not knowing what is coming up behind isn't an option.

Message posted by Double six on 07 June 2019 at 15:16

Double six @ 07/06/2019 15:16:44

Lulu7

In: Belfast
Posts: 427

Ditto what Ragnar and 666 say, Lifesavers BEFORE any movement and all-round obs at all times.

Message posted by Lulu7 on 08 June 2019 at 21:20

Lulu7 @ 08/06/2019 21:20:40

Aden24

In: Gloucester
Posts: 18

I know most riders do there obs checks, life saver checks and look beyond the vehicles in front but a reminder every now and then, can really make a difference -- thanks for all your views / comments and ride safe.

Message posted by Aden24 on 09 June 2019 at 08:17

Aden24 @ 09/06/2019 08:17:51

jinx57

In: Leonard Stanley
Posts: 28149

Safest way to wander around our wee island unscathed is to develop psychic powers,and think for everybody else too...most car (only) drivers' blind spots extend 200 miles ahead of their bonnet...lol

Message posted by jinx57 on 10 June 2019 at 12:27

jinx57 @ 10/06/2019 12:27:14

Steve_H

In: Teesdale
Posts: 2072

Good point though Jinx, we've not only got to manage our own blind spots but be aware of everyone else's too.

My car has a major blind spots caused by the A pillars (I bet yours has too). I know it's there so move my head to see round it.

The C pillars can be worse, the amount of times bikers hide in there is incredible. I can't see them or hear them (loud pipe or not). Sometimes we don't help ourselves!

So head check in a car too, there might be a lemming about!

Message posted by Steve_H on 10 June 2019 at 21:18

Steve_H @ 10/06/2019 21:18:16

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