Had a near-miss today, and I really enjoyed it!

[Grahameeboy]

Like getting home in time for the 6pm news?



Cultivating awareness and empathy in other road users can potentially save lives. I consider that worth putting effort into, when circumstances allow.

Making the world a better place isn't a matter of grand, occasional gestures - it's done one baby step at a time, by not deciding that things 'aren't important enough' to put effort into.

Having the balls to give some polite advice to a stranger who's fucked up and thereby endangered you is just one of those baby steps.

You are not home!!

I don't believe that drivers are fucked up....by riding a bike we take a risk simply because we have little protection...I guess to me I expect to have a few near misses as it goes with the territory...

[Grahameeboy]

Yet these same people have managed to "aquire" a licence to drive a ton of steel that can endanger other road users and also bystanders?
If they haven't got "the skills" as you put it, then they do not deserve to be on the roads in the first place.

This evening's example of a fat-necked cager who had indulged in a bucket of kfc too many, and didn't care to look out of the driver's side window, let alone glance at any mirror prior to a lane change.
The horn startled "it" into reality, but the boot was ready for action.

The 'test' is just that and is based on a controlled situation with a tester in the car. The driver's aim is to pass the test which we all know does not give that person a good attitude or aptitude to drive a car.

It could be that some people by their nature don't think outside the box so can pass the test but don't have that vision (pun not intended) when driving.

Remember the Road Code just says indicate for 3 secs before moving...some people will do just that because that is what they are told to do...like at work some people just say "well that is the process" rather than doing what is right..

[Grahameeboy]

DIAL 555.......

[BiK3RChiK]

My personal view is that road users need more and continuous eduction. It is terrifying that the middle aged man or woman who passed a test in the 1970s can drive today on the same licence.

And if anyone thinks that the current licencing system makes better drivers then they need a reality check! How the hell many younger drivers manage to get their licences puzzles me. Just sit outside the local high school at 3pm or go to town on a Friday and Saturday night to see my point!

Getting one's licence in the '70's doesn't make one a bad driver. It's all about driver awareness, education, and gaining experience. And because we stuff up from time to time, that doesn't make us a bad driver! Who of us has never made a mistake whilst driving and stuffed up? I know for sure that when I have done, I'm glad some angry person didn't come along to give me the learn! A reminder in the way of a horn or a similar would probably be enough of a wake-up call!

My 0.02....

[CookMySock]

I laughed a little insane giggle that bubbled up from somewhere deep inside: "Bring it on, motherfucker." I said gleefully, and put my sidestand down.

BAHAHAHA, bewdy. You need a little pouch on your clutch side to put the 15 inch crescent in, complete with its' leather wrist strap. Or maybe an ammo box with a chain in it. LOL

It's so cool how cagers are scared of bikies.. BOOOOOO!!!! (scream...) BAHAHAHAHA!!

edit: ooh this inspires a new signature!!

DB

[Rockbuddy]

Great, another car driver who'll be determined to run the next motorcyclist he sees off the road.

by the sound of things he allready was

[martybabe]

My personal view is that road users need more and continuous eduction. It is terrifying that the middle aged man or woman who passed a test in the 1970s can drive today on the same licence.

The age group you deride are the insurance underwriters favourite client group mate. It's the young and the old That scare me, either so cock sure of their abilities that disaster is only a cd change away or, in the case of the latter blissfully unaware of the world outside the confines of their cage.

Give me middle agers any day, old and experienced enough to be road savvy but not so old as to have severely impaired motor skills and poor eyesight.

[fizbin]

hahaha, awesome! just wondering how you took out the mirror, elbow?, fist? and also would I be in much trouble legally for this or could i just say he hit me?

If i can get away with it, i would do it more often, bashing the horn has no real effect... (hope i'm not butting in, 1st post)

Soz about the late reply!
It was with my fist hurt like a motherfucker but was well worth it
as for getting caught. sorry officer i was at work at that time couldn't have been me he must have got the number plate wrong!

[CookMySock]

[...] or, in the case of the latter [oldies] blissfully unaware of the world outside the confines of their cage.

they're not ALL stoned outa their tree !

DB

[Steam]

... to put the 15 inch crescent in... Or maybe an ammo box with a chain in it. ...

How the hell did you know what's in my ammo box toolkit??!
It's only a 12 inch wrench sadly.

[Badcat]

How the hell did you know what's in my ammo box toolkit??!
It's only a 12 inch wrench sadly.

hey man - size isn't everything.

k

[CookMySock]

How the hell did you know what's in my ammo box toolkit??!
It's only a 12 inch wrench sadly.

You KNOW what you have to do, son.

DB

[alanzs]

Sounds like a wee bit of road rage. Adrenaline will keep you young! It comes with the territory. Ride like they are AIMING for you and you'll generally avoid a lot of problems. Also, figure that you are invisible and then stay away from cages at all costs.

[sunhuntin]

If it was a genuine mistake it was a genuine mistake.

when cage drivers hit someone or something its ALWAYS a genuine mistake. i have been hit once, and had enough near misses to turn hairs grey [thankfully only the ones on my legs are affected]

in every single case, the cager has not realised whats happened until im either stopped in front of them with my jaw swinging in shock, or my year old bike is wedged under their front bumper and im playing wonder woman sailing over their bonnet. in their mind, its always a genuine mistake. they never take the blame themselves.

i dont believe cagers pull out of places intending to hit something, but i do believe they do so without considering the fact that something might be in their way. no one ever leaves the house contemplating how many they may injure of kill, but neither do they contemplate the results of what might happen if they dont use their eyes and ears.
cagers need to wind their windows down and take their sunglasses off. they need to be aware, upon starting the engine, of exactly what could happen should they hit something or someone. thats another reason why i think everyone should start on a motorbike license for at least a year, or even a push bike for a year. both carry much the risks from cagers.

[RnB Fan]

A blind git in a 4x4 pulled out in front of me this morning, I braked hard, evaded, no big worries.
Then I pulled up beside him at the lights and SLAMMED my fist several times on the side of the canopy, it made the hugest noise, and the bloke just about jumped out of his skin.
"Did you even look before you pulled out?!" I demanded.
"I looked twice." he said in defence.
"Then you must be fucking blind!!" I told him.
"Fuck you, and if you hit my car one more time I'll hit you" he said.
"Cock!" said I, and BOOM BOOM, two more mega hits on his door. No damage, just a big noise.
By this time the lights had turned green, people behind us waiting.
I could see him boiling furious, he undid his seatbelt and made as if to open the door and get out.
He said "You fucking homo, you want a bash?!"
I laughed a little insane giggle that bubbled up from somewhere deep inside: "Bring it on, motherfucker." I said gleefully, and put my sidestand down.
He saw I was ready to get it on, that I was giggling and possibly a little crazed, and he decided to stay inside the 4x4. He swore a few more times and took off.

For the rest of the morning I've felt great, energised, peppy, very very good.
I'm still hyper, I think I'll have a beer for lunch to calm down.

Confrontation is fun.
I think this confirms I'm a bastard.

Well done Steam. I hate bullies - especially "blind" bullies!