I'm hoping 45 years of motorcycle touring will give me an edge. I put
nearly 20K a year on bikes and have never (knock-knock) had an
accident other than stupid tip-over things of my own manufacture. My
advice is a blend of both offensive and defensive skills as practiced
on motorcycles. SOME of the rules I follow which have saved me much
grief are:
Every other car out there is trying to take your space away from you.
Don't be where they want to be. Ever. And ALWAYS plan ahead enough to
have a place to go if and when someone DOES try to take your space
away.
Every vehicle that is entering the highway you are on is going to turn
in front of you. Watch their front wheels. If they move - you act to
save yourself. Don't EVER look at the driver's face. They will look
right at you and not see you. The reason why is unimportant.
Never follow another car if you can avoid it. Pass it, change lanes,
or slow down.
Never drive/ride beside another car. They will look at you and not see
you. The reason is not important.
When you are around other vehicles, make a game of figuring out where
the driver's blind spots are, then avoid them like the plague.
Park away from other vehicles. Another 100 or so steps to reach your
destination from the parking lot is good for you heart and your
vehicle.
Just some thoughts....
Cheers!!
Jim - 68 Midget in Dodge City
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