Riding distraction !!

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[quote author=slimwilly link=topic=12808.msg144610#msg144610 date=1398502944]
I saw this written the other day that the Police say " when overtaking,don't use indicators or do lifesaver "  as these cause loss of concentration on the manouvre,you should already know what is behind you and are aware of others!!

I don't know who wrote that or where they got the idea from, but it's bullshit and dangerous bullshit at that.

The first phase of the IPSGA system is *INFORMATION*, not only taking it (ie checking mirrors and blindspots for vehicles which may have come up behind you) but also *giving* it, ie making sure that the vehicle in front and any others around you are aware that you are planning on overtaking.

If putting on an indicator or doing a lifesaver is going to cause you to lose concentration, you should reconsider whether you should be on a bike in the first place!

(Oh and Police Roadcraft says nothing of the sort anyway!)
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