Me vs Car!

**riffer** · 18th April 2007, 20:12

Lucky boy Martin.

I got clipped going home but nothing as bad as that. Just got a mirror bashed by an idiot in a taxi who tried to share my lane.

Hope that arm's feeling okay tonight. Although I guess it's probably hurting now.

**Duke girl** · 18th April 2007, 20:15

Hear about that happening all the time on that rd. She was probably to shit scared to stop and thought by not stopping she would get away with it which is what has happened. Most car drivers have got no concideration when it comes to those who ride bikes. Glad to hear that u r ok, even thou it would have been nice 4 her to acknowledge her mistake. Takecare ok?.

**Ms Piggy** · 18th April 2007, 20:21

Glad to hear you're okay!! I cannot believe she didn't stop! Cripes!!

**sunhuntin** · 18th April 2007, 20:24

damn... lucky save man!!

**jafar** · 18th April 2007, 20:36

She probably travels that road same time every day .... keep a lookout for her & get the plate. She should be up on charges for failing to stop! If the cops don't want to know you can go to the post office & get the owners name & address for $1.00. Send her the bill for the damage

Good save on your part

**Grub** · 18th April 2007, 20:52

Originally Posted by Sparky Bills

I was hit by a car this morning on Piekok Hill!
Going round a right. Women Driver... Silver car. (didnt even see what type it was!)She didnt stop, i didnt see the number plate.

My worst fear twice a day on that road. Am now *very* wary of right-handers, it would seem with some justification.

What time was it Marty, will see if I can spot the vehicle. Apart from your arm vs A pillar, where would the mirror have hit to leave a tell tale mark?

**speeding_ant** · 18th April 2007, 20:53

Shit, had that happen to me once. Scary! Pulled over and had a breather!

Hope you find out who it was. Karma's on your side!

**oldrider** · 18th April 2007, 21:22

Glad that you are all right.

This seems to be happening more and more every time I ride I see them getting closer and closer, especially bad on the crown Range road lately.

Traffic just does not observe the keep left rule and they seem to think we (motorcyclists) don't need as much room as they do so they just take our space as their own.

I am of the opinion that "failing to keep left" (appropriately) is the single most common contributor to the road toll in New Zealand, not speed.

Failing to keep left and speeding is just plain suicidal behaviour but it is the former which is the most dangerous. (IMHO) John.

**Wasp** · 18th April 2007, 22:21

crap mate, that must have been minutes after I passed you going the other way

glad you're ok

**Kendog** · 18th April 2007, 22:35

Unlucky and lucky all at the same time.

Glad you are ok.

**Pwalo** · 19th April 2007, 09:04

Now that story is going to to be good after a few beers. Good reactions.

**redr1** · 19th April 2007, 09:13

Sounds like the driver must have been distracted, probably texting or something. Its amazing how many cars tend to cross over the centre line in corners oblivious to other road users. Makes one furious just thinking about it.
Good job with the save mate.