Is this the right call from the Appeal Court?

[urbanswine]

When I first got on a bike (moped!) at 16, my dad said it was my responsibility to look after myself. "it's no good saying 'I had right of way' when your 6foot under". so my response is if he saw a lorry on his side of the road, aim to miss it. He says he had 3 seconds. I do feel for him and I think he should have a degree of compensation even if he failed to avoid. But, again we all have a responsibility for ourselves as well.