29-07-15, 11:45 PM
(29-07-15, 09:02 PM)TomS_ link Wrote: Had my first close call yesterday. Ive only been riding for a week or two at this stage. Its wild out there.
Three simple rules to remember:
1) Don't assume they've seen you.
2) Don't assume they'll respect you right of way.
3) Do assume they'll do something stupid.
On a roundabout like that I *always* expect someone to try to pull out, so I automatically cover the horn button and I'm prepared to make a sharp evasive manoeuvre to the right (I've already checked there's nothing inside me, of course!)
I'm watching to see if they're looking at me and checking if their wheels are still rotating (or starting to) and judging their speed if they're just approaching the Give Way line to see if they're slowing down or will be able to stop before I reach the point at which we could collide.
If I'm not sure, a quick toot-toot on the horn will get their attention (followed by a friendly "thank you" wave to avoid a Tarmac Tantrum)
Next time you'll be ready for it :thumbup