Ever had any repercussions from reporting bad driving?

[bosslady]

Don't worry, lane splitting and/or filtering is a complex thing in itself.

It's unusual for learners to sign up, but at the same time, it will also mean years of bad habits don't have to be undone (and the associated crushing of an ego). Generally, holding a full licence means a few years of riding experience, which assists with learning, as you've likely encountered a few hairy scenarios and learnt a few things. Expect however, to obey ALL road rules. Speeding is viewed as a lack of control of the bike (including slowing before lower speed limits, and not speeding up until you enter a higher speed zone). Stopping at stop signs is a given as well. On the other hand, making smooth progress is expected and travelling below the speed limit for no reason will also be marked down.

The IAM process is something you would need to commit to. The full test is demanding and exacting. No passes because you smiled nicely. We've seen the odd ones try to "turn it on" when being observed, but believe me, the riding style and thought process isn't something you can turn on and off when required.

very good, very good, I like a challenge, something to work towards. I'm never "awesome" at anything in life but I am good at some things because I worked hard, sought to learn more etc. and want this to be one of those things. I sent an enquiry of interest or whatever asking what I could do anyway. Like you say, I'd rather learn good habits in the first instance, would hate to go a year or two or more then get totally deflated.

[bosslady]

riding on the very edge of the seal leaves you few options in wind ... or gusts from trucks going in the opposite direction.
Riding near the centerline leaves you even more prone to wind blast from large vehicles. (and mirrors that stick out from cars ON the centerline)

yea learnt that on me trip to taupo!

[Road kill]

Haha sorry, didn't realise you were sitting in the passenger seat of my car the first time, or riding on the back of my Ginny the second time. Noted, next time I go on the road I'll keep veering left and right all over the show so no one can over or undertake me

Anyway yes, I digress, all my fault clearly, I should ride like an ASSHOLE, keep using my mirrors (even though I already regularly do so), I fucked up and I was "fucking asking for it" I don't know where I'd be without this insightful information, so thank you kindly.





p.s. do you own a Subaru?

Nope, I own a 25tonne truck,a Nissan ute,a Toyota Corolla, and two motorcycles,,,,they all provide a slightly different perspective.

Anyway,you reacted to that woman and you then engaged her in a finger match,,,if you can't see the part you played in that,,,,your simply part of the problem and like I said,,the cops will see that straight away as well.

When you engage the arseholes you in turn become an arsehole,,,it all goes around.

Keeping an eye on everybody and constantly trying to work out what their likely to do next while you cover your place on the road does not mean riding like an arsehole,,,it means staying alive.

Keep your eyes open and own your place on the road,,,yes move around and don't give them an edge.

I don't consider myself any great rider but I've got 40 years of doing it and I've never been undercut on a bike,I seldom have issues with other road users that I can't just blow off as one of those things,,,and everything that does happen to me is mostly if not completely my own fault.

Have you ever wondered why a fat old prick like me has "never" been involved in a contact incident with another vehicle while driving a car a truck or a bike,,,,,,,but other people "on this site" seem to have a never ending allsortment of run ins with other road users.
I'll give you a hint,,,it's not because I'm smart.

I'm sorry if I bruised your ego,,,but you really do need to look at what your doing wrong for these things to be happening to you because if you don't work it out pretty soon your not going to last long on a bike and that would be really sad.

PS,,,it will never be about what "other people" are doing.

[mrchips]

Haven't reported bad driving as such but observing some uncoordinated driving of late (more than usual anyhow).

My moto... if in doubt get the phuck out..... either that or pull over & let the nutters on their merry way, you'll probably end up passing them at the next set of light anyhow.

Just make shure you give them the friendly bikers wave.

[bosslady]

Nope, I own a 25tonne truck,a Nissan ute,a Toyota Corolla, and two motorcycles,,,,and they all provide a slightly different perspective.

Anyway,you reacted to that woman and you then engaged her in a finger match,,,if you can't see the part you played in that,,,,your simply part of the problem and like I said,,the cops will see that straight away as well.

When you engage the arseholes you in turn become an arsehole,,,it all goes around.

Keeping an eye on everybody and constantly trying to work out what their likely to do next while you cover your place on the road does not mean riding like an arsehole,,,it means staying alive.

Keep your eyes open and own your place on the road,,,yes move around and don't give them an edge.

I don't consider myself any great rider but I've got 40 years of doing it and I've never been undercut on a bike,I seldom have issues with other road users that I can't just blow off as one of those things,,,and everything that does happen to me is mostly if not completely my own fault.

Have you ever wondered why a fat old prick like me has "never" been involved in a contact incident with another vehicle while driving a car a truck or a bike,,,,,,,but other people "on this site" seem to have a never ending allsortment of run ins with other road users.
I'll give you a hint,,,it's not because I'm smart.

I'm sorry if I bruised your ego,,,but you really do need to look at what your doing wrong for these things to be happening to you because if you don't work it out pretty soon your not going to last long on a bike and that would be really sad.

a much, much better delivery no ego to bruise. It would be foolish of me to even have one. Unlike most people I'm more likely to put myself down, so to speak, rather than get a big head. That is why... I am always open to learning and seek it out, even. Ta

[Marmoot]

Good, as long as you have thought about it first.

Maybe even try to ask for other people's honestopinion. Ask another experienced driver to sit on your passenger seat, or drive behind you, and see how they truly feel.

Often it is hard for us to see our own shortcomings, especially when driving.

[willytheekid]

Never had any such problem...

+1

...Although I do tend to use "slightly" different deterrents to scummy



(The difference...I'm bluffing!...he's NOT!)




Ride Safe Bosslady

ps:...I did manage to find a possible upgrade for the GN...may help with that "own the road like a BOSS" wish of yours

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[bosslady]

Good, as long as you have thought about it first.

Maybe even try to ask for other people's honestopinion. Ask another experienced driver to sit on your passenger seat, or drive behind you, and see how they truly feel.

Often it is hard for us to see our own shortcomings, especially when driving.

the answer is terrified

Ride Safe Bosslady

ps:...I did manage to find a possible upgrade for the GN...may help with that

hahaha very good!

[Berries]

just as the title asks, have you? Just about to report bad driving for the second time in 2 weeks, before that I'd never done it in my life, feel like I'm more intolerant lately to impatient wankers (and wankettes).

Get a bike and then you can stop worrying about it. Oh hang on.

then when I gently put on the brakes as I was descending down a semi steep hill, saw her make some hand gestures in my rear view mirror, bitch got the middle one back! no reason for it, I'm not going to admit to speeding but she definitely had no reason for it, dick.

Don't take this the wrong way, but I see an attitude issue here. Yours. Riding a bike removes all my stress, whatever all the dickheads around me are doing. If you are so het up about other road users then you aren't concentrating on the job in hand. Ignore them, move over for them if you must, but it is not worth the hassle to worry about them.

[Banditbandit]

Never had any issues reporting bad driving ... never reported it ... can't be bothered with the time wasting and general hassle ..

Sure there are shitheads out there on the roads ... just let it go ... cops are paid to worry about them not me ... I don't give them space in my head ...

[Dragon]

I apply the karma thought with driving

I let people in other people let me in later

sometimes I don't do the right thing so it'll come back at me in future

Just got to let it go and not let if affect your driving

only time I rang *555 was when I saw one of my mates cars driving down the road with the hazards on and alarm going offf

Was pretty sure he was at work at the time

Turned out the car had been stolen :s

[BuzzardNZ]

only time I rang *555 was when I saw one of my mates cars driving down the road with the hazards on and alarm going offf

I would have called 111.

[bosslady]

Hahahaha, thank you to the person who gave me negative rep because of my response to roadkill. The only thing I'm confused about is your opinion on my derriere cause you called me sweet cheeks but then told me I had a saggy ass? Now I'm not saying I don't, but I just can't sleep not knowing what you really think of my behind And yes, you're right I'm a snobby woman and I'm never wrong. Women never are!

[Dragon]

I would have called 111.

ive had my alarm fuck out before and kill the car/go off/flash lights before

wasn't 100% if my mate was at work or not till I txted him

[FJRider]

Hahahaha, thank you to the person who gave me negative rep because of my response to roadkill. The only thing I'm confused about is your opinion on my derriere cause you called me sweet cheeks but then told me I had a saggy ass? Now I'm not saying I don't, but I just can't sleep not knowing what you really think of my behind And yes, you're right I'm a snobby woman and I'm never wrong. Women never are!

We haven't seen much of your cheeks in any of your posts (upper or lower) ... please post a suitable one so we can make an informed decision ...