tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2259595163018451877.post388573251263412923..comments2023-07-20T10:11:24.691-05:00Comments on Premeditated Living: Creepy Right Turnscpa3485http://www.blogger.com/profile/00031439889267356735noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2259595163018451877.post-41506828711272525622010-04-07T17:26:02.851-05:002010-04-07T17:26:02.851-05:00Riding two wheels has made me a very attentive aut...Riding two wheels has made me a very attentive auto driver. I admit to getting occasionally impatient in the car--never aggressive, just prone to being annoyed. <br /><br /> I've learned that there is never a reason to rush anything. I am a much calmer two and four wheel rider/driver too. I used to let Chicago traffic irritate me. No more. It's just not that important. But I agree with you, it is frustrating trying to read other people's mind. I just started the season's riding and already I've been cut off by people talking on cell phones. They seem to be everywhere. <br /><br />Nice post!Sojourner's Moto Taleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02235661849993752840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2259595163018451877.post-69041210134147342832010-04-01T23:26:58.343-05:002010-04-01T23:26:58.343-05:00My time spent on bicycles and scooters made me a m...My time spent on bicycles and scooters made me a much more aware cage driver. The racing made me a better driver, of anything.<br /><br />Yes, I realize I am a very rare exception. I find it interesting that many unaware cage drivers plaster their cages with stickers indicating they ride something on two wheels, with or without an engine...<br /><br />__Orin<br /><a href="http://www.scootinoldskool.com" rel="nofollow">Scootin' Old Skool</a>Orinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16135309284838958912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2259595163018451877.post-11318087984559301032010-03-31T15:24:08.101-05:002010-03-31T15:24:08.101-05:00For the most part drivers get into their cars and ...For the most part drivers get into their cars and turn even more stupid and selfish than usual. I figure they never intended to stop in the first place unless they were forced to. My bike's not big enough to force them. So I take the responsibility for my safety away from them.irondadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17821323482397075170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2259595163018451877.post-49504274117094962652010-03-31T11:55:57.694-05:002010-03-31T11:55:57.694-05:00I do 98% urban miles. I am amazed at how often I s...I do 98% urban miles. I am amazed at how often I see folks driving cars putting themselves in dangerous situations--the distracting multi-tasking, passing on the right, coming up to an intersection and braking at the last possible moment, etc. And, to think all the time I drove a car I didn't particularly notice any of this. Oh well, I do hope riding on two wheels makes me a better driver on four.Keith - Circle Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11992667666539622569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2259595163018451877.post-86284018445338888872010-03-29T13:18:47.619-05:002010-03-29T13:18:47.619-05:00Man, I hate that too. Though I have to admit that ...Man, I hate that too. Though I have to admit that I used to be a "creeper" -- until I started riding and realized just how much of a mixed signal that is.<br /><br />When I see a creeper, I usually start weaving in my lane, right to left, then back again. Slowing down and covering the brakes are also good options.Stacyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04582046943770681695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2259595163018451877.post-24887323308957098462010-03-29T10:43:10.082-05:002010-03-29T10:43:10.082-05:00Dear CPA3485 (Jimbo)"
I have just gone throu...Dear CPA3485 (Jimbo)"<br /><br />I have just gone through my classic "what if" period. You got the process right... Cover the brake, etc. But I never hesltate to give them a blast of the horn if the situation gets real iffy. You have no idea how many times hitting the horn resulted in a startled cage driver turning around and really seeing me. And next week, I am going to have a much louder horn. <br /><br />Fondest regards,<br />Jack • reep • Toad<br />Twisted RoadsJack Riepehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07531160098262862027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2259595163018451877.post-77619576334018105762010-03-29T10:00:24.529-05:002010-03-29T10:00:24.529-05:00Jimbo/3485:
Here in the metropolitan area we have...<b>Jimbo/3485:</b><br /><br />Here in the metropolitan area we have pedestrian controlled signal lights. These lights are normally flashing green for the through traffic. There is also a cross walk here. When the pedestrian wishes to cross the street, they push a button, and the light flashes yellow then RED. You can't imagine the frustration of having to stop at these controlled RED lights when you are the only vehicle within 1 mile in each direction. I don't understand why the pedestrian has to push the button when they could have just waited for me to go by, then just walk across the street. Later in the day when traffic builds up I can understand using the button, but not at the early hour that I am there<br /><br />bob<br /><a href="http://www.wetcoastscootin.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">bobskoot: wet coast scootin</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05258612401956399482noreply@blogger.com