Motorcyclist tells off van driver - You won't believe what happens next!

[nzspokes]

I used to. Only reason I don't now is because I've mellowed out in regards to the "urgency" of incoming calls.

And for the record I have NEVER been distracted from my driving while I was talking on the phone. For me it's no different to talking to the passenger - as long as driving is maintained as the number one priority then there shouldn't be a problem.

Read the study in post #26.

[nodrog:Me]

Really? Did you ride this last week at or below all posted speed limits. Did you lane split, ensuring your wheels were on the left of the line 100%. Did you, [insert any and all likely decisions to apply discretion to following all traffic laws].

I can almost guarantee he didn't break any road rules.

[nzspokes]

Most people that know how to fight don't pick fights,

most people that pick fights don't know how to....

Case in point. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VZSv4HlyfIo

[kiwi cowboy]

escaped goats.........?

Akzle is your man

Ya might have to start an auction on that mate cos UNSTUCK likes em too im told(actually he has said so on this site many times too). Ya might make some money on it

[Big Dog]

I used to. Only reason I don't now is because I've mellowed out in regards to the "urgency" of incoming calls.

And for the record I have NEVER been distracted from my driving while I was talking on the phone. For me it's no different to talking to the passenger - as long as driving is maintained as the number one priority then there shouldn't be a problem.

Aye, but it does mean you already have one hand occupied.

Especially important it it is a good call.


Stupid phone / Tapatalk, apologies in advance.

[Big Dog]

Most people that know how to fight don't pick fights,

most people that pick fights don't know how to....

True words to remember when looking back at napoleonic complex Sam (short arsed man).


Stupid phone / Tapatalk, apologies in advance.

[TheDemonLord]

So you have actually had a fight in them?
Theory is nice but doesn't change the fact you're trading mobility and thermal freedom for a small amount of protection.

I make it a point to avoid getting into a fight in the first place, however as a hypothetical:

I agree mobility would be an issue, but I compare motorcylce gear to a knights suit of armour - trading in Mobility for durability certainly can be advantegeous. As for Thermal Freedom - most street fights are over after 30 - 1 minute, its not like going 5 x 5 minute rounds.

I think though you underestimate the amount of protection wearing a full face and a set of leathers with chest protector gives you - I have done a lot of sparring (mainly Ju-Jitsu and recently MMA sparring) and small amounts of cloth padding (for practicing leg checks against kicks) make a huge amount of difference to the amount of punishment a limb can take. Since with a Full face you don't really need to worry about being punched in the head (it might knock you round abit but its more likely to break their knuckles) all you need to worry about is your ribs/body which means a lower guard and allows you to take risks that you shouldn't/wouldn't take without it.

[swbarnett]

There have been deaths from people on phones so hardly a "non problem"

How do you know the phone was the problem? I put it to you that they would've found something to distract them with or without the phone. Correlation does not mean causation.

Attack the driver for allowing themselves to be distracted, not the scapegoat that is the phone. That logic will lead to the banning of everything, including motorcycles.

[swbarnett]

you already have one hand occupied.

You only need one hand to drive an automatic. Even a manual can be driven quite successfully with one hand. I knew a guy with one arm that did exactly that - both left and right-hand drive.

[Luckylegs]

So you use your cell phone while driving then.

Strange assumption. Id have assumed you were smarter than that. And, nope not something I feel the need to do

[swbarnett]

Read the study in post #26.

All that proves is that the average driver doesn't treat driving with the respect it deserves. If they did a phone (talking only - hands free or not) would not be a distraction.

Texting, on the other hand. Must be treated differently as it takes the eyes of the driver off the road (unless the texter is able to text blind so that their eyes are on the road the whole time).

[ellipsis]

...I may go out and do some unpaid police work later, naked...I feel like being a cunt today...I wonder if some big hairy man would fight me...I would use protection over my 'helmet'...if he wanted to feel safe...

[nzspokes]

All that proves is that the average driver doesn't treat driving with the respect it deserves. If they did a phone (talking only - hands free or not) would not be a distraction.

Texting, on the other hand. Must be treated differently as it takes the eyes of the driver off the road (unless the texter is able to text blind so that their eyes are on the road the whole time).

Read the study in post #26.

[haydes55]

I remember as a kid watching 2 sidecar guys, in full race kit, holding each other by the helmet and punching each other in the helmet. They both walked away uninjured... SNZ probably stood them down or something.

In the heat of the moment. Gear won't hold you back. You'll be able to walk it off easier though.

[Tazz]

Read the study in post #26.

Eating is as bad. Sneezing is worse. Sharting it right up there (well not really if you get technical).
Where do you draw the line? Do we need complete physicals and heart scans before turning the key? Should a GoPro come with big boy pants and a Police ticket book?

Living is dangerous.