This shit gives me nightmares.

[NetChemica]

The biker wasn't even driving stupid, he was just passing another car when the douchebag changed lanes without signaling/checking his blindspot.

Shit like this can happen anywhere.

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[tmbutitta]

he shouldnt of been passing a car that is driving in both lanes

with that said, it is definitely the fault of the SUV- but probably could of been prevented

 

[JDHedman]

In Cali you can split lanes, but still have to deal with dumb ass drivers

 

[NetChemica]

In Cali you can split lanes, but still have to deal with dumb ass drivers

I did that all the time when I lived in San Francisco. Saved me lots of time during rush hour, but I always feared having some woman / asian change lanes right in front of me. I've taken out a few mirrors that way too, lots of close calls.

 

[JDHedman]

used to scar the shit outa me when I would be sittin in traffic listnin to music and go to flick my smoke and some ass in a bike would come blastin by at like 50

 

[Aircal]

When we visited Paris they did that to. Everytime the bus would come to a stop light about 10-15 cycles would all pull up to the front of the line and then take off when the light turned green. Seemed like a good way to get around.

 

[KAR]

he shouldnt of been passing a car that is driving in both lanes

with that said, it is definitely the fault of the SUV- but probably could of been prevented

when I see someone like this, it doesn't matter if I'm on the bike or in my car, I stay back and wait.


That guy in Cali vid was definatly going faster then he should of but that van was at fualt for trying to cross a solid line. If the biker was going slower he might have been able to stop but we'll never know.

 

[Theautoguy]

he shouldnt of been passing a car that is driving in both lanes

with that said, it is definitely the fault of the SUV- but probably could of been prevented

I've been riding for over 30 years now, 22 on the street, this very thing happened as I was riding home from my motorcycle liscense test! I didn't wreck but the car got a big boot print in it's door!

I agree that it was the SUV's fault but the rider should have held off passing as the SUV and the car in front were both hugging and crossing the divided line. I would have been weary that if I did get by the SUV safely, the car may have pulled left into me then.

There are way too many bike accidents that are the fault of the other driver but were very preventable on the cyclist's part. Adopting an attitude of "wind in my face and the freedom of the open road" will get you killed! You have to ALWAYS be alert to what those other dickheads on the road are going to do to you!

 

[99PONTIACGP]

Shitty! I saw a sign in Minnesota that said "check twice for motorcycles". Its so true though. I always look a few times before changing lanes.

 

[Bob Kazamakis]

scary stuff. i think about how many times i almost get side swiped or cut off in my car....i could only imagine on a bike.


why is lane splitting still legal in some states? most bikes these days are water cooled it seems

 

[LaneLander]

looked like a woman driver to me. hands were a little to fem.

 

[Hubbard 0]

looked like a woman driver to me. hands were a little to fem.

Solution #1 to driving accidents.

 

[Bob Kazamakis]

I need a motorcycle. Something classy

 

[NetChemica]

scary stuff. i think about how many times i almost get side swiped or cut off in my car....i could only imagine on a bike.


why is lane splitting still legal in some states? most bikes these days are water cooled it seems

It's only legal in one state.

 

[Poopshinanigans]

I need a motorcycle. Something classy

you want to rock the Triumph Bonneville with me?
They look like this:

And they sound like this (with open pipes)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Ds4CuzFqiA

 

[cacicgtp7]

This exact scenario happened to me on I-88 like 3-4 years ago. I was riding close to the shoulder (as you're supposed to) and this mini-van just started pulling into my lane at 70 mph. Didn't have much time to react, or maneuver for that matter, and kicker her door as hard as a could. Dented the door, and gave her the "what the fuck" signal. Then exited and shit my pants.