So why aren't they?

**FJRider** · 23rd April 2011, 22:26

Originally Posted by Hitcher

Perhaps trains should also wear fluoro vests.

People treat crossing Railway lines ...as they do crossing footpaths ... just trains are bigger ...

**98tls** · 23rd April 2011, 22:33

Originally Posted by FJRider

People treat crossing Railway lines ...as they do crossing footpaths ... just trains are bigger ...

Brother in laws ex did exactly that a few kms North of here a few years back,5 dead,messy to say the least.In typical Kiwi fashion rather than have it be a lesson they blocked off the crossing.

**Zamiam** · 24th April 2011, 22:00

Originally Posted by 98tls

Yea but lets be realistic all things considered there will be plenty of time to get out of your way eh.

PML - good point. I'd only be doing 5mph but a Harley is a bit like a super tanker and takes a long time to change direction or stop

**Maha** · 25th April 2011, 10:22

Originally Posted by red mermaid

So bright colours doesn't increase visibility of vehicles?

Interesting theory, any proof to back it up?

Yes..
I wouldn't know a Ice-Cream van was in the street until the music plays...
Maybe all bikes need a 'Play Music' button/mod/option?

**MSTRS:Me** · 25th April 2011, 10:32

Originally Posted by Maha

Maybe all bikes need a 'Play Music' button/mod/option?

They do. It's the little button on the right hand controls...

**Grahameeboy** · 25th April 2011, 10:37

Originally Posted by Hitcher

Perhaps trains should also wear fluoro vests.

I THINK YOU SHOULD BE INFRACTED FOR BEING SILLY..

**Grahameeboy** · 25th April 2011, 10:38

Originally Posted by FJRider

People treat crossing Railway lines ...as they do crossing footpaths ... just trains are bigger ...

THIS IS ABOUT BIKE SPOTTING NOT "TRAIN SPOTTING"

**wingnutt** · 25th April 2011, 10:42

Originally Posted by jazfender

Do you think she didn't look at all or she misjudged the speed and tried to beat the bike?

probably a bit of both I would think, Hawkes bay drivers are notorious for underestimating speed and jumping out too late.

Also, links road, and meeanee quay intersections are really badly designed, and bloody dangerous. they should have overpasses, you have drivers crossing over at slow speeds with oncoming traffic, traveling at 100kph plus.

I am always very very wary, when I approach these intersections.

**FJRider** · 25th April 2011, 10:43

Originally Posted by MSTRS

They do. It's the little button on the right hand controls...

Yep ... the red one ..

**Maha** · 25th April 2011, 10:44

Originally Posted by MSTRS

They do. It's the little button on the right hand controls...

....and finding the right tune to play is not that difficult either...

**MSTRS:Me** · 25th April 2011, 10:47

Originally Posted by Maha

....and finding the right tune to play is not that difficult either...

Settle on the instrument of choice. Then commence to play that one-note song.

**Grahameeboy** · 25th April 2011, 10:49

Originally Posted by MSTRS

Settle on the instrument of choice. Then commence to play that one-note song.

SAME OLD RECORD THEN

**MSTRS:Me** · 25th April 2011, 10:52

Originally Posted by wingnutt

probably a bit of both I would think, Hawkes bay drivers are notorious for underestimating speed and jumping out too late.

Also, links road, and meeanee quay intersections are really badly designed, and bloody dangerous. they should have overpasses, you have drivers crossing over at slow speeds with oncoming traffic, traveling at 100kph plus.

I am always very very wary, when I approach these intersections.

Truth to tell, they're no different to any T intersection where the through road is 100kph. It's just the amount of traffic that the side road disgorges that increases the danger.