Thoughts on near misses

[JamesL]

Caught POB's post late - excellent effort & hard to think what else you could have done. At the time whatever you do is going to be wrong, and hindsight is a wonderful thing after the event!

FWIW my Bikesafe course last year concentrated on overtaking and junctions. One of their absolute no-nos was overtaking anywhere near either a junction or a layby - whether or not occupied. Apparently people just pull into or out of both without looking properly, and that includes pulling a late U-ey to get across the road.

Cheers,

James

[madthemad]

I both ride and drive. If, when driving, I miss my exit road I always carry on until it's safe to turn around. I know only too well about people pulling out of side roads. Irrespective how far I have to drive I wouldn't just swing the car round.

[pbikerharry]

James
I think most drivers would benefit from riding for a year. I am sure it would make them more bike safe drivers.

[PBBoxer]

Ive made my fair sahre of cock-ups. Been lucky before and been unlucky.
If you think of how many close-shaves have happened (in my case anyway) over teh years then it would be a frightening prospect to even get on the bike!

[BOX ON'T BACK]

If you think of how many close-shaves have happened (in my case anyway) over teh years then it would be a frightening prospect to even get on the bike!

..... and even more frightening to get on the back with you !!!!

Just back from Canada ..... and talking of near misses ... I was wiped out on skis, knocked unconscious .... and damaged shoulder ligaments.
Looks like ill be holding on with only one arm in Wales !!! ... and could someone cut my lamb up for me please?

[PBBoxer]

thanks

[JamesL]

James
I think most drivers would benefit from riding for a year. I am sure it would make them more bike safe drivers.

Agreed - but you can just see our leadership buying into that one!

Cheers,

James

[boxerpan]

James
I think most drivers would benefit from riding for a year. I am sure it would make them more bike safe drivers.

Agreed - but you can just see our leadership buying into that one!

Cheers,

James

It would be carnage

[PBBoxer]

or bikeage

[Vince]

Caught POB's post late - excellent effort & hard to think what else you could have done. At the time whatever you do is going to be wrong, and hindsight is a wonderful thing after the event!

FWIW my Bikesafe course last year concentrated on overtaking and junctions. One of their absolute no-nos was overtaking anywhere near either a junction or a layby - whether or not occupied. Apparently people just pull into or out of both without looking properly, and that includes pulling a late U-ey to get across the road.

Cheers,

James

We had one of our group who at the time IMO was a bit on the wreckless side.
He nipped by a car that didn't look like it was turning left in France... It did! He was in intensive care for around 7 weeks over there IIRC. shattered hip and lower spine injury were the worst.
The car was totaled.
If ever there was a lesson to learn about not overtaking near a junction, that would be a good one.
When one of your group passes out 3 times while your there on the ground trying to help them it's a pretty strong reminder.
I never overtake at junctions before that event, now you can be doubly sure I won't if I know it's there.

[herrman]

I try to assume that they will always pull out in front of me, When I had the Buell I just knew that she (white nissan micra with an OAP driver) Had'nt seen me and I had the bike stood up on its front wheel in order to prevent 2 more road deaths!!!! I think that riding a bike will always make anyone much more aware of the dangers out on the road