19-07-15, 05:42 PM
Hello Foccer's,
Thought it might be an idea to start a new "Near miss" thread.
Something for us all to take heed of and bear in mind when we're out riding, also an outlet to vent any frustration at the way people seem to want to kill you or even beat yourself up over a silly mistake that could have been more serious.
I'll start it off....
Been a funny old weekend for me, firstly, two boy racers made intentional dangerous manoeuvres towards me. One when I was parked up, then his companion following him who swerved out when I went for the overtake. None of the manoeuvres were life threatening, just bravado I believe.
Then today, whilst hitting my favourite local bends which are fast, wide and sweeping I saw a car in the middle of the road facing me wanting to turn right. Two other cars at the turning waiting to come out.
I always adjust my speed and cover my brakes when I encounter this sort of scenario but this time my sixth sense told me she was going to pull across my path.
Sure enough, she pulled across me, her attention concentrated on the cars waiting to pull out....I was already on the brakes and banging down the box when her husband visibly screamed at her and she stopped midway.
I could see everyone's face wincing as I came to a stop 2 metres from the passenger door.
They was apologetic and embarrassed while the other car drivers were shaking their heads.
It's funny as I was emotionless and totally unsurprised as I was expecting it.
What I want to take from this, if I hadn't adjusted my speed and expected it to happen, I doubt I could have stopped in time and seeing as she stopped mid manoeuvre, taking evasive action behind her might have ended in tears.
Stay safe out there Foccers, people predictably do unpredictable things.
Thought it might be an idea to start a new "Near miss" thread.
Something for us all to take heed of and bear in mind when we're out riding, also an outlet to vent any frustration at the way people seem to want to kill you or even beat yourself up over a silly mistake that could have been more serious.
I'll start it off....
Been a funny old weekend for me, firstly, two boy racers made intentional dangerous manoeuvres towards me. One when I was parked up, then his companion following him who swerved out when I went for the overtake. None of the manoeuvres were life threatening, just bravado I believe.
Then today, whilst hitting my favourite local bends which are fast, wide and sweeping I saw a car in the middle of the road facing me wanting to turn right. Two other cars at the turning waiting to come out.
I always adjust my speed and cover my brakes when I encounter this sort of scenario but this time my sixth sense told me she was going to pull across my path.
Sure enough, she pulled across me, her attention concentrated on the cars waiting to pull out....I was already on the brakes and banging down the box when her husband visibly screamed at her and she stopped midway.
I could see everyone's face wincing as I came to a stop 2 metres from the passenger door.
They was apologetic and embarrassed while the other car drivers were shaking their heads.
It's funny as I was emotionless and totally unsurprised as I was expecting it.
What I want to take from this, if I hadn't adjusted my speed and expected it to happen, I doubt I could have stopped in time and seeing as she stopped mid manoeuvre, taking evasive action behind her might have ended in tears.
Stay safe out there Foccers, people predictably do unpredictable things.