I was scared

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Cindy and I took our last ride of the season yesterday before putting the bikes away for the winter.
I had a trip in the GPS and was following the route. Somehow I missed a turn and was on a road not familiar.
I was looking at the GPS and checking my location while going 55 mph.
All of a sudden I hear on the intercom,"THAT'S A STOP SIGN"
Well I look up and sure as hell I am going to fast to stop. Here is an SUV pulling into the road from my right. I hit the brakes hard and start to slow as best I can. The rear tire locks for an instant and the back end starts to slide left just a little. I let off a little and it comes back into line. I swerve right and just miss the back of the SUV. If he had of seen me coming and stopped I would have hit him for sure. Luckily he kept moving through the intersection.
Sooooooo, barring any unforeseen health issues, I live to ride another season.
Pay attention out there and ride safe guys. Stay focused.