• Riding in and around traffic, are you splitting lanes? Drivers will not see you, Or they may see you and close the lane. Are you traveling at an appropriate speed to respond? Does your speed allow you to take appropriate action?
  • Do you use a Cardo or similar communication device? Do you play music? Do you chat with friends that are riding with you?  Focus is a fundamental part of riding and we need to respond to a situation, not react to it.
  • Responding=time to be smooth
    React= panic and very abrupt and quick choice, often not in the motorcycles best interest for stability, or the riders enjoyment. 
  • ONCOMING vehicles will often not see a rider and turn left in front of them. plan ahead, train, and be prepared.
  •  some things to consider while riding in and around traffic.
  • cover the brake and clutch be prepared to use them. can you use the  brakes EFFECTIVELY in an EMERGENCY?  
  • adjust your lane position, move on the bike  be noticed.
  • there are 3 basic lane POSITIONS (1) far left (2) middle (3) far right. lane position 2 should only be used as a pass through from positions 1 and 3. (oil and debris collect in position 2)
  •  Ride in the correct lane position, far left position (1) whenever possible. this position gives you the best position to be seen by both oncoming and cars you are following.

Splitting lanes we need to be extra diligent with our focus and use of our eyes. Do not TRUST that the drivers will SEE or HEAR you.

What can Riders do to mitigate the dangers that come with riding in and around traffic. Cover the Front Brake, Clutch, and Rear Brake. Be prepared to Emergency STOP.

Take responsibility for your own Safety , DO NOT rely on a driver seeing you. Become Enlightened.

Lane position incorrect using P1 when P3 should be being used. Note the debris in P2. Rider should have used P3 and waited. Eyes must move! find yourself staring at a target break the hold with a word or saying to remind you to move your eyes. I simply use the word EYES as my refocus word.

Understanding the recent weather patterns would have made this rider aware of the debris likely to be encountered while riding in this area.