OMG RIP here we go again etc

**Akzle** · 22nd November 2017, 05:33

Originally Posted by cassina

I notice he has departed this debate now. He has either gone to bed or has started some research on how in NZ there can be bridges where there is nowhere to escape a head on collision.

you're a fuckwit

**Akzle** · 22nd November 2017, 05:37

Originally Posted by cassina

It will be hopefully safer for me next time though if I am in my 4WD and a muppet decides to screw up into me. Who knows you or one of the other muppets on here maybe that muppet!!

you're a fuckwit

**granstar** · 22nd November 2017, 05:46

The white arrow indicates the direction of traffic that has right of way, you know that ( if you don't re-0sit the driving test.

However you must respect all oncoming, be it someone speeding, a blind corner with a bridge, etc.

Bet there a few here that have not met motorists that simply do not understand the signs ( as well "Give Way", and "Stop")...either way... approach with caution aka defensive driving/ riding carefully/riding to the conditions saving your arse to ride another day. If not prepared for that sell yer bike.

**eldog** · 22nd November 2017, 06:26

Originally Posted by granstar

The white arrow indicates the direction of traffic that has right of way, you know that ( if you don't re-0sit the driving test.

However you must respect all oncoming, be it someone speeding, a blind corner with a bridge, etc.

Bet there a few here that have not met motorists that simply do not understand the signs ( as well "Give Way", and "Stop")...either way... approach with caution aka defensive driving/ riding carefully/riding to the conditions saving your arse to ride another day. If not prepared for that sell yer bike.

I would like to see an additional sign on the bridge or very close to it
Some of the signs are too far away from the obstacle IMHO

**Honest Andy** · 22nd November 2017, 07:13

Originally Posted by AllanB

Dam - now I want some fruit mince pies ....

Mmmmm pies......

**rastuscat** · 22nd November 2017, 07:16

Originally Posted by Honest Andy

Mmmmm pies......

You're missing the point.

It's "Mmm mmm........donuts"

**awayatc** · 22nd November 2017, 08:42

Originally Posted by eldog

I would like to see an additional sign on the bridge or very close to it
Some of the signs are too far away from the obstacle IMHO

I beg to differ....

Because in general there is such an overload of signs one tends to not see them anymore.

Maybe if we removed the vast majority of signs and leave only the real important ones .......we would pay attention to them

**eldog** · 22nd November 2017, 09:09

Originally Posted by awayatc

I beg to differ....

Because in general there is such an overload of signs one tends to not see them anymore.

Maybe if we removed the vast majority of signs and leave only the real important ones .......we would pay attention to them

Very true. Just want it closer to object identified.

Same about hi vis everything

Common sense and observation skills need to improve.

If it's bigger than you and/or coming downhill toward you stop or give way or move over

**Akzle** · 22nd November 2017, 11:08

Originally Posted by cassina

So maybe if I had tailgated the car in front the muppet that hit me would have no gap to squeeze into but if he had hit the car in front head on instead of me I would have rear ended it. This was an accident that no one could have swerved out of as one way bridges have barriers on the entry and exit. Maybe when you do your next riding school class you could ask the instructor what he would do in the same situation. I have read on here the thing to do when facing a head on collision is to try and throw yourself over the top if on a bike. All the best doing that fuckwit yourself!!

you're a fuckwit

**T.W.R** · 22nd November 2017, 11:39

Originally Posted by cassina

I have read on here the thing to do when facing a head on collision is to try and throw yourself over the top if on a bike. All the best doing that fuckwit yourself!!

Part of a safety booklet for learners produced by ACC in the 70s and compiled & edited by Mike Hailwood but I'm sure you'll poo-hoo that

**Voltaire** · 22nd November 2017, 11:56

" and then this dog ran out in front of me"

**Night Falcon** · 22nd November 2017, 11:59

stick men form the 70's showing us how its done....eat ya heart out pack n save

**Honest Andy** · 22nd November 2017, 12:38

Haha listened to this at full volume today, and couldn't help thinking "vote axzle"

It'd be the last we heard of cass that's for sure

**FJRider** · 22nd November 2017, 13:18

Originally Posted by eldog

whoa, whoa, stop. Can you clarify for us mere KBers

this bridge accident.

Where you or where you not the driver of a car? was it a bus? was it not a MOTORCYCLE?

This is her bridge I think ...

https://www.google.co.nz/maps/@-42.8...7i13312!8i6656