OMG RIP here we go again etc

[Luckylegs]

Quick mirror every 10 seconds, not check your mirrors for 10 seconds every 10 seconds.

How slow does your eyes move?

Overt racism ON

But you can check both mirrors at the same time, right? - we have to check each mirror in turn

Overt racism OFF

[Scuba_Steve]

Ah? Wait, what? - theres road behind you right? As opposed to some little umper lumpers running behind you rolling it back up and quickly relaying it for you to ride over around the next bend.

Not umper lumpers, Langoliers

[Luckylegs]

Not umper lumpers, Langoliers

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[rastuscat]

I agree with checking the mirrors but CBTA reckon you should have your attention OFF the road 60% of the time & to me that's just dangerous

Similar to the discussion about speed tolerances. People over reacted by saying they had to stare at the speedo so long to make sure they weren't over a limit that it was unsafe.

A mirror scan (both mirrors) takes less than a second. As does checking a speedo.

Of course, exaggerating to make a point isn't just a KB thing

[pritch]

Unlike some on here I never ride with the fear of being at fault maybe due to the number of years I have been riding unlike others.
In the unlikely event I was ever at fault I guess that will bring an end to my desire for those at fault paying higher ACC premiums.

The dogs were innocent, it was all your fault. Don't worry over much about your relative lack of experience, just try to be as careful as you can meantime.

[eldog]

Unlike some on here I never ride with the fear of being at fault maybe due to the number of years I have been riding unlike others.
In the unlikely event I was ever at fault I guess that will bring an end to my desire for those at fault paying higher ACC premiums.

I doubt anyone here rides with fear of being at fault..... why would they, they ride to their ability and what they consider best for themselves.

there would be no reason for you to change your stance if you were found at fault. That would be like you saying all crims should be given long sentences(lol) and when your convicted demand a wet bus ticket.

the fact you don’t understand current law/acc etc doesn’t allow it.

[awayatc]

Unlike some on here I never ride with the fear of being at fault maybe due to the number of years I have been riding unlike others.
In the unlikely event I was ever at fault I guess that will bring an end to my desire for those at fault paying higher ACC premiums.

You are a fuckwit

[Woodman]

Unlike some on here I never ride with the fear of being at fault maybe due to the number of years I have been riding unlike others.
In the unlikely event I was ever at fault I guess that will bring an end to my desire for those at fault paying higher ACC premiums.

I don't think anyone rides around being afraid of being at fault. Maybe worried about having a crash. Fault means fuck all when you dead.

Moron

[Scuba_Steve]

Similar to the discussion about speed tolerances. People over reacted by saying they had to stare at the speedo so long to make sure they weren't over a limit that it was unsafe.

A mirror scan (both mirrors) takes less than a second. As does checking a speedo.

Of course, exaggerating to make a point isn't just a KB thing

3 mirrors in cages; humans aren't as fast at looking at things as we think we are, sure a glance is quick but a glance is how people hit trains, bikes, cars, trucks to actually look takes time, especially with differing conditions like lighting, time not spent looking where you are going; after all the popo used to push "it only takes a split second for a crash to happen" I'd rather see that coming & have a chance to avoid it than rely on a magical force field (one that doesn't seem to be very reliable thus far) that supposed to protect anyone under the speed limit looking at their mirror... I don't know maybee those people had their tongues positioned wrong? wrong coloured undies?
Use the mirror sure, especially when use of a mirror is needed like changing lanes but don't do it on a timed schedule just because someone came up with a random timeframe

[T.W.R]

[eldog]

A funny take on your comment there rastus could be if you are doing 120 on the Motukarara Straight while riding under pressure to keep up always look in your mirrors as there will be someone riding under more pressure than you!!
How frequently I look in my mirrors depends on the road, surface of it and traffic density. You should know I am not into riding school regulations. I do know they check you look in your mirrors during a driving test so my timing must be ok anyway.

A funny thing oh wonderful poster, not all riders ride in groups, you might not be aware of this.

when you are doing your 120 to keep up, there could be a faint blue and red light coming up behind you, if you continue you could be at fault of failing to stop? Could you not.

even pulling over or going slow deliberately potentially could cause an accident if in the wrong place/time

If you don’t know about a subject, you shouldn’t comment on them. Eg riding school rules and regs.

how frequently YOU look is upto YOU, it’s all about situational awareness.

a lot of people have been trying to tell you that. It’s a good way of avoiding those dogs, reversing vehicles and those who don’t follow the law and are at fault.

just because you follow the letter of the law doesn’t mean you won’t crash or get injured.
remember the law sometimes is an ass. It’s only as good as it’s written and there are times laws must be broken to avoid problems such as oncoming vehicles head on, getting to emergency services.

Anyway good luck with your riding may your god protect you.

[eldog]

Sorry you find no humour in my post
I am aware pulling over in the wrong place to let speeders go by could cause an accident and if you read my post again I did say I pull over "where possible" Yes I do break the law in some situations too. The more you break it though the greater your chance of coming to grief.

Priding on the road can be fun and give enjoyment but it’s no joke, esp on a motorcycle

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...fuck off...

[granstar]

I always look in my rear view mirror checking for group riders under pressure to keep up.

Please describe specifically "under pressure riders", so other motorists will know what to look for, or is a special mind reading skill?

[granstar]

Sorry you find no humour in my post. Yes I do break the law.

Maybe that is not funny