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This works!
We as bikers are always concerned about safety and public awareness. One of my biggest concerns is people waiting to pull out from arterials from left or right. Here is a little thing I have been experimenting with recently. I am always ready and expecting them to pull out in front of me, and sometimes they do and I have to get on the brakes to slow down to allow them to get in their lane of traffic , so I have my hand ready on the front brake lever, and now I will give them a little wave with the handle bars. Just enough to make those lights really show. Seems to really get their attention. Another thing I do when I see a motorist waiting for me to go by , is acknowlage them with a wave , this helps to promote public awareness. Give it a try.
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I drop a gear and really let the pipes rattle off, and make eye contact with every car in an intersection.
the public is aware when I am near.
Your way is more politically correct, but you are still relying on them to ''visually see you''.
I have been stopped for being to loud twice. both times I asked the officer '' you heard me right?'' YES ''This noise drew your attention right to me correct?''. YES ''So it's no different than a firetruck trying to make it's way through the light, right'' All said calmly and politely (as I have a State Trooper as a best friend so I know how to talk to the law) I have never been cited for making my presence known in a hairy situation.
the public is aware when I am near.
Your way is more politically correct, but you are still relying on them to ''visually see you''.
I have been stopped for being to loud twice. both times I asked the officer '' you heard me right?'' YES ''This noise drew your attention right to me correct?''. YES ''So it's no different than a firetruck trying to make it's way through the light, right'' All said calmly and politely (as I have a State Trooper as a best friend so I know how to talk to the law) I have never been cited for making my presence known in a hairy situation.
Last edited by Wild Card; 07-06-2012 at 12:27 PM.
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To me, eye contact is worthless, they will still pull out. I watch their front wheels....
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