Are You a Better Driver - Page 2

blowndodge · 01-19-2012, 06:37 PM

OK on a serious note without a doubt experienced motorcycle riders are WAY better car drivers because of it... I've known that for years...

Caddyman · 01-19-2012, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by ponch

Yeah, but you drive on the wrong side of the road.

If you keep to the middle sure you can't go wrong, especially on a bike!!

AlabamaNomadRider · 01-19-2012, 07:34 PM

I tend to be more observant because of being a biker.

rickyboy · 01-19-2012, 07:53 PM

Like most here, I believe I'm a better 4 wheel driver because of my time spent on 2 wheels. But Scott, I have to say there are people who just should not be on a motorcycle for one minute. They can get by in a car but those are the ones we have to watch for and avoid. My wife thought she might like to ride her own bike after our incident with a deer. So she could be in control. I'm relieved to say she tried and said {on her own} that it wasn't for her. Thank God !!!

mweaver · 01-19-2012, 08:17 PM

I'm much more cautious and attentive in a car thanks
to 45 years on a motorcycle dodging them.

Mike

ToeJam · 01-19-2012, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by stator

It's occurred to me I'm a better driver because of being a bike rider, applying many of the two-wheeled safety precautions to four. I pay closer attention to other drivers than I ever did, find myself looking through turns, keeping larger distances, I'm more patient and notice an overall more conscious effort behind the wheel (instead of blasting the radio, talking on the phone, eating a sandwich and scratching myself)

Ditto that...but I still scratch myself, even when on the bike.

**markclark57** · 01-19-2012, 08:44 PM

Patricia Started 1 up in 2006. Especially considering the amount of miles she's logged, I think she does awesome. She says that she is much more aware since starting to ride. Even more so since getting hit by the lady cager in 2010.

Pitchinguy · 01-19-2012, 09:05 PM

Yup, I gotta agree, I'm sure motorcycles have made me a better driver! Def more aware!

rickyboy · 01-20-2012, 12:56 PM

Nothing better {providing you make it out of it OK} than an accident while on your ride to make you more aware. My a$$ puckers and I wake right up when I see deer signs now.

danimal2 · 01-20-2012, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by blowndodge

OK on a serious note without a doubt experienced motorcycle riders are WAY better car drivers because of it... I've known that for years...

After a 20 year layoff (road bikes) I noticed it immediately after taking it up again. Much more aware of things not only around you, but out farther. Seeing things in advance and figuring out avenues of escape and anticipating other options (what if's). Not just on the bike, but on four wheels as well.

I had become complacent over the years and hanging it all out on two wheels jerked me back to reality.

dyetube · 01-20-2012, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by rickyboy

Nothing better {providing you make it out of it OK} than an accident while on your ride to make you more aware. My a$$ puckers and I wake right up when I see deer signs now.

+! Agreed!

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rickyboy Top Contributor Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: 108 Mile Ranch B.C. Canada Posts: 5,472	Like most here, I believe I'm a better 4 wheel driver because of my time spent on 2 wheels. But Scott, I have to say there are people who just should not be on a motorcycle for one minute. They can get by in a car but those are the ones we have to watch for and avoid. My wife thought she might like to ride her own bike after our incident with a deer. So she could be in control. I'm relieved to say she tried and said {on her own} that it wasn't for her. Thank God !!! __________________ Nomad'a What ! "rickyboy" Richard Cole Canada West Region 108 Mile Ranch, British Columbia Canada Vulcan Bagger Assoc. #00722 Black 2006 Nomad https://cdn2.iconfinder.com/data/ico...Book_32x32.png
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markclark57 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 3,108	Patricia Started 1 up in 2006. Especially considering the amount of miles she's logged, I think she does awesome. She says that she is much more aware since starting to ride. Even more so since getting hit by the lady cager in 2010. __________________ 2006 Vulcan 1600 Classic "George III" (Patricia's) 2006 Vulcan 1600 Nomad "Grace" (Mark's) Mark Clark VBA #1619 TaibhseDaid@Gmail.Com "Irish" @ Maricopa County Chapter of B.A.C.A. Phoenix, AZ
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01-20-2012, 12:56 PM	#24
rickyboy Top Contributor Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: 108 Mile Ranch B.C. Canada Posts: 5,472	Nothing better {providing you make it out of it OK} than an accident while on your ride to make you more aware. My a$$ puckers and I wake right up when I see deer signs now. __________________ Nomad'a What ! "rickyboy" Richard Cole Canada West Region 108 Mile Ranch, British Columbia Canada Vulcan Bagger Assoc. #00722 Black 2006 Nomad https://cdn2.iconfinder.com/data/ico...Book_32x32.png
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