We shouldn't be exposed to this sort of threat.
Filtering: It's this simple
- Thread starter Blackfin
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Mirror check, mirror check, mirror check. If he's not going to stop then move out of the way to the side (filter).
Somethings wrong with that video btw the lane positions flip after the accident. i.e. oncoming traffic goes from being on the left to being on the right.
Somethings wrong with that video btw the lane positions flip after the accident. i.e. oncoming traffic goes from being on the left to being on the right.
"We shouldn't be exposed to this sort of threat."
If they weren't doing stupid staged collisions....
In the first scene, there is a fence just to the right. After the camera goes flying and lands perfectly framed on the back of the white car, the fence goes away, just as the guy that supposedly just got rear ended gets off the bike and walks away like nothin' happened.
Nope.
I don't see how this, even if it was real, supports or doesn't support lane filtering.
If they weren't doing stupid staged collisions....
In the first scene, there is a fence just to the right. After the camera goes flying and lands perfectly framed on the back of the white car, the fence goes away, just as the guy that supposedly just got rear ended gets off the bike and walks away like nothin' happened.
Nope.
I don't see how this, even if it was real, supports or doesn't support lane filtering.
Yeah, look in your mirrors when stopped.
And I agree, that video doesn't pass the smell test.
And I agree, that video doesn't pass the smell test.
Mad Mike
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We are always exposed to this kind of threat. I've avoided more than my fair share of collisions by keeping alert. I always leave 3m between me and the car in front -- even when stopped. I always watch cars approaching from the back when I'm stopped - always.
Another thing I do is let drivers coming up on me know when I'm braking. I can't believe how many motorcyclists gear down hard without signalling they are braking (engine braking). For safety sake, squeeze the brakes enough to light the brake lamp when your slowing down -- it can save a life (yours).
Riceburner
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I have a habit of blinking my brake lights when stopped and cars are approaching. Though on my newer bike it has additional flashers that go on when I brake. I keep forgeting and flick my lever. lol
All the brake light flashing isn't going to help when the driver behind is not paying attention. And I'd wager that leaving 3m in this situation would have led to a worse outcome; there'd be more time and space for the rider (or parts thereof) to re-enter the crush zone.
You want to reduce insurance costs for motorcycles in Ontario? Give us the option to move out of the crush-zone.
You think that'll help? Put it to the insurance companies.
I think it would reduce that risk though I don't have firm stats at hand to back up any argument to insurance executives. According to NHTSA data from 2015, 7% of two-vehicle collisions involved being struck from the rear. That aspect of risk would go down for them. TBH, even if INSCOs didn't reduce rates because of reduced risk I would still feel safer not being stuck there like that...
I would also add that doing this would allow for much more effective policing of cell/device-distracted drivers by allowing police free-reign to bubble through stopped traffic on dual-sports picking offenders off, e.g.:
Mad Mike
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That's why 3m, in gear. Leaves me space and a path to scoot between cars if I think the oncoming driver might crush me.
Riceburner
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Don't they teach that in rider training? Stop with an out. Watch your mirrors. Scoot between the cars if in danger.
Riceburner
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Tried lane splitting in California. Don't trust the drivers here. Filtering is alright...mostly.
