Originally Posted by
canarlee
maybe this happens because most if not all newbies are advised to ride in the wheeltrack of the car that they are following? this could put them in line of the said pillar?
That's good advice. Perhaps it does mean you're less visible but expecting any other road user to take action to avoid you is tantamount to a death wish. Bad enough if they can see you in front of them but relying on them to be aware of you behind them for your peace of mind is not a good idea.
The reason for lurking in the RH wheel tracks of a car is that when the bastard unexpectedly hits the picks he can stop a fair bit better than you can on your bike, it gives you a chance to dodge out past him while you're braking. Even if the obstacle he's trying to pull up for is an issue for you too it gives you at least the cars length extra braking room.
If the bastard happens to be driving an 18 wheeler I promise you he can stop quicker than pretty much anything else on the road. Truck or car if you think he's going to brake less hard because he's aware you're there behind him then think again. Just go ahead and assume you're invisible huh? safer all round.
Go soothingly on the grease mud, as there lurks the skid demon
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