I'll print out (4) and tape it to the tank ...
Seriously though, I should have followed (1) and not (3).
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I'll print out (4) and tape it to the tank ...
Seriously though, I should have followed (1) and not (3).
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I thought you didn't agree with riding schools on principle?
While you are correct that every situation is different it is also true that there are commonalities. Most of us have been in situations similar to that described by the OP. The advice we give is in the spirit of that apparent similarity. Like all advice (riding school or school of hard knocks) it's up to the OP to examine the advice and decide if it's worth taking on board.
My own opinion is that a combination of official rider training, one's own experience and that of others provides the most value.
"Those who would give up essential liberty to purchase a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety." - Benjamin Franklin (1706-90)
"I would rather be exposed to the inconveniences attending to much liberty than those attending too small a degree of it." - Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826)
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I had another look at the stopping distance regs that Gremlin linked to. They do in fact cover the situation - I should have been able to stop within the length of the lane visible to me. When I followed the car in front over the crest of the hill, I wasn't able to do so.
Someone noted that earlier, but I didn't understand what they were getting at. It's clear now.
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OK. That certainly clarifies that point. It wasn't that clear in other threads.
If you go in to a riding school with that attitude then you will be proven right. Go in with an open mind and you'll be amazed at how much you can gain; even as pertains to the accidents you've had.
One thing that can give you more time to react is when your riding is almost completely subconscious. This way you can react in a few milliseconds before you even register the danger consciously. I've been there a number of times in my riding career.
"Those who would give up essential liberty to purchase a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety." - Benjamin Franklin (1706-90)
"I would rather be exposed to the inconveniences attending to much liberty than those attending too small a degree of it." - Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826)
"Motorcycling is not inherently dangerous. It is, however, EXTREMELY unforgiving of inattention, ignorance, incompetence and stupidity!" - Anonymous
"Live to Ride, Ride to Live"
I don't remember, any mention of poster saying they actually been to a riding school or taken lessons.
yes you need an open mind, for any training IMO.
maybe poster is slow in the uptake.
OP as you drive around you will notice a few locations in akl that have a similar blind spot on crests of hills.
ones that come to mind like the one you describe are
spagetti junction-hidden ques (spelling?)
between mt Wellington and otahuhu.
just south of manukau interchange.
manurewa hill heading down to takanini.
I am sure there are more about the country, pays to be aware and position yourself, so you can see if your unfamiliar with the area.
all places I am aware that suddenly the free flowing spaced traffic can become stopped just over the brow of the hill.
READ AND UDESTAND
Yes, there's quite a few due to terrain and blitheringly stupid design (SW motorway junction at Manukau going south). At least that has good signs now.
Waterview will undoubtedly introduce a couple more. Looks like they got a bit carried away with the flyovers.
I think the real issue for me though was not responding to the loss of visibility, and that can happen in many situations.
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"Those who would give up essential liberty to purchase a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety." - Benjamin Franklin (1706-90)
"I would rather be exposed to the inconveniences attending to much liberty than those attending too small a degree of it." - Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826)
"Motorcycling is not inherently dangerous. It is, however, EXTREMELY unforgiving of inattention, ignorance, incompetence and stupidity!" - Anonymous
"Live to Ride, Ride to Live"
Spread the jam
Now that's a first for me. Something from AT that actually makes sense!
"Those who would give up essential liberty to purchase a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety." - Benjamin Franklin (1706-90)
"I would rather be exposed to the inconveniences attending to much liberty than those attending too small a degree of it." - Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826)
"Motorcycling is not inherently dangerous. It is, however, EXTREMELY unforgiving of inattention, ignorance, incompetence and stupidity!" - Anonymous
"Live to Ride, Ride to Live"
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