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Again, the driver behind you may not see you or may not slow
down. It may be better to not turn, and to continue on.
4) Any time you change lanes. Make sure no one is about to
pass you.
Many motorcycles have rounded “convex” mirrors. They give a
wider view of the road behind them than flat mirrors. However,
they also make cars seem farther away than they really are. If you
are not used to convex mirrors, try this: while you are stopped,
pick out a parked car in your mirror. Try to form a mental image of
how far away it is. Then turn around and look at it. See how close
you came. Practise this until you become a good judge of
distance. Even then, allow extra distance before you change
lanes.
Remember, mirrors don’t give you the whole traffic picture,
so always make a final shoulder check by turning your head
before you change lanes.
Learning to Predict
Traffic laws and rules of driving courtesy tell what you and other
drivers are supposed to do in any situation. A motorcyclist could
just ride along assuming that other drivers will always obey the
rules. This kind of prediction is certain to get the rider seriously
injured.
Good riders are always asking themselves what other drivers are
really
going to do, not what they are
supposed
to do.
In order to predict what other drivers will do, the rider has to
think about three things:
1) What does the other driver want to do?
2) Am I in the way?
3) Does the other driver see me?
The other drivers on the road want to get where they’re going
without delay. They will do whatever is necessary to keep moving.
For instance, if a driver’s lane is blocked by a stalled car, the
motorist will want to change lanes to keep moving. If the driver is
stopped at a stop sign, he or she will want to pull out as soon as
possible. To predict what the driver is actually
going to do
, you
have to put yourself in the other driver’s position.
Drivers of cars involved in collisions with motorcycles often say
they didn’t see the motorcycle soon enough to avoid the
accident.
A motorcycle can be difficult to see. From ahead or behind, its
outline is much smaller than a car’s. Motorcycles that aren’t seen
are often hit. If a driver does not see you, he or she may pull out
or turn in front of you, or cut you off.
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