I guess that's why Black motorcycles and Black based riding gear is so popular. Even most reflective gear doesn't work that well in daylight hours. But the real issue is that simply ... to see things you might run into ... first you actually have to look. The old story ... if it appears to be no threat or danger to yourself ... ignore it and it will go away.
But ... some still drive into trucks. And claim they didn't see it.
Go figure.
But YES ... times have changed. Rider safety gear being worn is the norm. BUT ... Only the Helmet is required by law. The rest of the safety gear is optional. So it's the riders choice how badly injured they want to be ... should they be
involved in an accident. I'm not playing the blame game ... regardless of whom was at fault ... an accident will cause you pain. A few too many riders put the faith in their own abilities to stay safe, and don't always wear all (or any) of the other safety gear. To the extent that risks are taken that ignore the simple fact that some other road users aren't that skilled at keeping themselves (and other road users) safe.
Most of my working life was spent driving somewhere/something on the road ... motorcycles passing me was common (Even when I was on the posted speed limits
). Even in these recent times ... RIDER behavior isn't that great in far too many cases. Following distances in most cases was the biggest issue.
Yes times HAVE changed ... but in too many cases ... SOME things (too many things) have remained exactly the same.
Go figure ...
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