Excerpt from: Motorcycle Addict
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| June 29, 2009 | | Observations from Early Summer Beginner Motorcycle Riders | A number of times in the last week I looked at riders on the road, and noticed that they were beginners.
How did I know they were beginners? Because their riding was deliberate and careful. They actually came to a full stop at stop signs and looked fully in all directions before starting up again. Everything they did reeked of thinking about it, and being careful.
Experienced riders, of course, don't need to make a full stop at stop signs. Experienced riders can get by with a quick glance. Experienced riders have no need to be careful or deliberate in what they do.
Really?
I am reminded of the traffic school lecturer who pointed out that if you really go 25 miles per hour in a 25 zone, you have enough time for almost anything. While I disagree, having seen too many cars that wait until the last second before jumping out in front of the motorcycle, I also agree that it is possible to ride much more safely, if that is your goal.
Combining the experience of a couple of decades on a bike with a deliberate effort to ride safely, and making some effort to keep current on your safety training (and wearing the right gear) can't avoid every accident, but it can certainly make your riding experience one heck of a lot safer.
Something to think about, courtesy of the newbies.
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