You won't believe what car drivers don't understand about motorcycles.
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- Опубліковано 10 вер 2024
- This week we look at 10 things that every car driver needs to know about motorcycles. All my riding friends and subscribers need to share this with your 4 wheeled friends and let's help them understand riders better.
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Teach your children and grandchildren to count motorcycles on long journeys. We will then not be so invisible to the next generation of drivers.
ianwhunter1 awesome advice!!
Yeah, I like that one.
YES! This is excellent and fun for the kids too. It makes a long trip less boring for the youngsters.
Already doing it!
That is an astounding idea. I still can't help but notice beetles and im 33. Grew up punching my sister everytime time I saw one haha
I’m all about more freedom and less laws, although I’m getting extremely tired of cagers texting. It should be treated as DUI.
Few days ago my dad got nearly killed riding a bicycle, by some young guy using his mobile while driving a car and looking into opposite direction.
Trips My Trigger
I agree. Safe travels
Because of a life-changing experience, I write the following:
Always ride defensively around cars. Always assume they don't see you. Especially at intersections on the highway. Slow down enough to be able to avoid a car pulling out in front of you if it happens. Try not to ride in the rain. But if you have to, be doubly cautious. Then there are those who's perception is impaired by drugs and/or alcohol. You never know. You can never be too cautious. Whenever you saddle up, the lives of you and your passenger are both on the line. It is totally up to you to bring them back alive. You can NEVER trust the ones behind the wheel of a car to be aware enough to keep you alive. But thanks for making this video for them. I truly hope that some watch it and become aware. My affinity for riding runs deep. I will be 69 years old soon, but intend to keep riding the rest of my life. I know too many brothers who become victims of other motorists or just plain stupidity. If you can train yourself to see possible troubles down the road, and take precautions to avoid them, your days here will be increased. Take this to heart and apply it to everything. And most of all, it is better to find Jesus now, instead of later.
I hope there will be many more years of riding planned for you..
This, or something similar, should be included in all driver ed classes. It could be extremely valuable in establishing awareness early on for new drivers. Great idea doing this video Kevin.
Excellent idea!
Love your idea
I totally agree and can’t understand why it’s not!
Great idea
Great idea. US driver's education is very lacking when compared to European requirements and it's evident on the roadways. Terrible distracted drivers at every turn.
11. Dont get all road raged because a motorcycle passes you while you are stuck in gridlock. The motorcycle has not interfered in your day at all. Think of that as a the reason the person was riding a motorcycle to start with, to go where a big ol car or truck cannot.
Great point, here in New Zealand the motorcycle licence theory test has motorcycle specific questions, to many car drivers don't know the differences in the law relating to motorcycles. Because of this lack of understanding they get upset when motorcyclists use the bus lane and filter through traffic.
If you are splitting lanes. You are looking for a place to die. Just my opinion. I don't hate on you for doing it. It's your responsibility to be safe.
Jay, there are strict rules around when and how you can lane split designed to make it as safe as possible, it is also understood that motorcyclists are safer when moving than when tied up in stop start traffic. There are dangers involved and care needs to be taken, but that is true to of riding along the empty bus lane which cars are not permitted to use.
Any time you climb on board your bike you have to be observant for all the risks you may face.
In my state there's no difference in the road laws for bikes & cars. That I know of anyway. It's been 2 years since I've read the manuel. In any case is wish you God bless & be safe.
Good point. I would add this thought to the mix: every motorcylce, motorscooter or bicycle commuting to work or wherever is one less car on the road, and a heck of a lot more room for other road users to enjoy.
I agree that motorcyclists are often some of the friendliest people around. I’ve also noticed many car/truck drivers who enjoy talking to me at gas stations and even sometimes stop lights. Seeing a motorcyclist as a human instead of an obstacle would be a great start. But, that can be said about cars and trucks. There are people inside of those who are brothers, sons, fathers, etc...
I haven't been riding for that long, but it's something I had to get used to. I have a really anonymous Honda CB500, nothing special, but I've had many folks come up and compliment me with the thing at gas stations and parking lots. I'm always happy to show it to kids, as it draws their attention and hopefully some of that attention for bikes sticks around by the time they reach driving age.
Every time I hear someone say motorcycles are dangerous I respond with how one rides determines weather or not it’s dangerous. Two of my three sons have been through a motorcycle safety class, they have the training to ride safely should THEY choose. That being said we riders must be vigilant about our safety. Be safe my friends.
Motorcycles aren't all that dangerous when ridden responsibly. It's the people around you in the cars that make it dangerous
@@tolga1cool Statistics show that when ridden properly, motorcycles are still dangerous; listen to what Kevin notes about collisions with other vehicles. If we don't acknowledge this then riders get the impression that if they follow the rules they are safe and then they will stop riding defensively. Motorcycles are inherently unstable (at low speeds) and in certain countries the criteria to be licensed to drive a car is so slim making it quite risky. Someone gave me good advice once to assume everyone else is out there to kill you. Being completely paranoid doesn't make for a safe ride but I approach every other driver and every intersection thinking about how I would react if they behave unpredictably.
Can’t thank you enough for making this video. My brother was going to MMI in Arizona when a lady texting turned in front of him and totaled his bike. He was in a coma for two or three weeks with a breathing and feeding tube. When he came out of it he was left with a traumatic brain injury that still severely inhibits his short and long term memory. He and I were closer than anyone else in the world and now he barely remembers most of his life. The damage to our family has been massive. Even writing this gives me a knot in my chest. I still want to go back in time to talk to him again the way it was before but I can’t. Please don’t laugh this off. You may not even think people should ride motorcycles. It’s still no excuse for you not to live here in reality and to act like you aren’t responsible for your own driving habits. If you end up at fault in an accident, “He shouldn’t have been riding a motorcycle in the first place.” isn’t gonna help your case at all.
This should be on Ted talks for sure.
I recall a simple safety advertisement from 1971 that was directed to the car driving public. “Start looking for motorcycles before you start seeing them in your dreams."
Love your videos. On point number 5 I was taught how to ride a motorcycle back in 1980 by the Police. Here in the UK some Police forces ran schemes for new riders and I was fortunate enough to go on one. I remember the teacher asking us what it means if a car has a flashing indicator. One student said, "because the car will turn soon." The teacher looked at him and smiled. "No. It means that the indicators work. That is all."
With regard to tailgating cars, what I do to make them back off is sit up straighter than normal so I appear bigger, glance back at them a few times and stick my left arm out. That usually does the trick.
My Dad was a Deputy Sheriff in IL, USA he used to say the same thing it just indicates that it is working. Don't count on the driver turning.
When I moved to the US, an American friend told me "The best guarantee that someone's staying in their lane on the freeway is a blinking indicator", especially if it's been on for a while. A little tongue in cheek, but then I started noticing how many people have a blinking indicator for miles. Not bikers, cars with the noise relay clicking away!
Actually I've just remembered an incident that happened way back in the late 1980s in Stratford (Shakespeare's town) when I was riding through one day. Bear in mind I'm on the left side of the road here in Britain.
I was riding along a road with 2 lanes in my direction and just 1 lane on the other side, I'm in the left lane, and this little old lady in her car in front of me put her right side blinker on... then she moved into the right side lane. I stayed back and didn't slip down her left side... I just knew something was wrong. There was nowhere for her to turn right to anyway and there are cars coming in the opposite direction to our right...
Good job I did hold back and not slip down the left lane past her because she suddenly turned left into a car park and would have smashed me to bits.
@@johnpersonage7220 ah, the old "my mini car is the size of an aircraft carrier" routine.
Great video. I hope this gets shared all over. I gotta say that I’ve become a much better car driver since I started riding motorcycles. I’m sure that’s true for most of us. When I’m in my car, I always try to look out for and protect my fellow riders on the road. Be safe y’all
When I show up riding my motorcycle to an event, most times there is someone saying something to the effect of "are you still riding that "death trap?"" or "I knew (somebody) that was killed on a motorcycle, they are dangerous" My response generally is, "Yea, they can be. Thing is, everyone has a bad car story too, so I don't worry about stories too much. What I do worry about is how safely I ride, and what other car drivers are doing." Point is, If I ride safe, that eliminates most of the danger.
A most excellent episode! I can agree with telling "cagers" that "motorcycles are hard to see", but now my "tip": motorcyclists MUST KNOW that motorcycles are NOT "hard to see", they are invisible! Believe it and live!
Agreed. My feeling is that at the end of the day, we the riders are ultimately responsible for our own safety. With all the cell phones and apps keeping every body distracted, I leave more distance, tap my breaks more as I come to a stop at an intersection, never enter an intersection unless I can see cross traffic, I look at drivers as I pass them to see if they’re distracted and anticipate any sudden lane changes, just to name a few... Basically anticipate all scenarios the best you can. This is not a guarantee for safety. But it has helped me in 40+ years of riding. Ride safely!
Good stuff! Late to the party but I want to add #11 : - this pertains to driving on a two lane -around town road and needing to be in the turning lane - don’t try to at the last minute come from the right lane , pass me and slide into the left lane and then slam on your brakes at the light . You should have planned that you needed to be in the turning lane way back there instead of trying to pass me at the last second .
So a couple of years back I had a very close call with a 12Tone truck while riding my bicycle (I rode bicycles for years before riding a motorcycle), and I happened to capture video of it. It eventually made national news and I was invited to a couple or radio programs for interviews... and I received a lot of hate from callers, for either riding a bike on the road, for wearing lycra cycling shorts, but mostly for being a cyclist... my response to all of them at that time was exactly the same as your video intro: I'm a father, a husband, a brother, a friend... just a guy trying my best to make it home safe... and told them to stop and think that most of them probably knew someone who rode a bicycle... today I ride a motorcycle... and changed lycra shorts for protective clothing, but I'm still a father, a husband, a brother, a friend... please ride and drive safe...
Thanks Kevin, wise words for all car drivers. One thing to add to the list, car drivers tend rely on their mirrors and forget to check their blind spot. Before changing lanes turn your head and clear the blind spot. Sadly statistics in New Zealand are quite different, 1/3 of riders die due to their own errors and don’t involve anyone else. 1/3 are rider deaths that are rider errors that do involve another vehicle. 1/3 are the death of riders due to the errors of others. Motorcycles make up 3% of vehicles on NZ roads and riders feature very high in road crash deaths with 16% of deaths in recent years. Keep doing what you are doing, it makes a difference.
Thank you for this video. I am a driver's education instructor and a mother of a motorcycle rider. I am actually writing an article for ADTSEA about motorcycle riding and how we can teach new drivers to be more aware. This video was very helpful.
Hi Kevin, UK rider/subscriber here. There was a campaign aimed at car drivers here in the UK back in the late 80’s and 90’s which is sort of still running as I see a lot of stickers in cars still. It was “Think once, think twice, think bike!” It even still appears on roadside billboards too!! Great video as always and I agree with a commenter below, something like this should be part of a learner car drivers education!! Keep up the good work.
This video should be shown all over the World to all drivers, especially people learning to drive. Beautiful views and incredible tips. You're a very positive influence to motorcyclists everywhere, nice one.
Ive mentioned this before...after 41 years of driving I feel good that I (think) know what most drivers are thinking or doing when behind the wheel, so feel comfortable that I can anticipate - somewhat - what they are going to do. All good reminders Kevin...thanks...as both a drive and soon-to-be-rider!!
Two quick points. 1) when you are making a turn do not turn cross lane. Turn into the lane you turn out of or into the closest lane to you. 2) Many years ago one of the leading motorcycle magazines did an impromptu experiment on motorcycle visibility. They rode a single motorcycle for a week and recorder the number of times they were tailgated, pulled out in front of, cut off, or forced out of their lane. Then they took the same motorcycle and painted it like a California Highway Patrol and did the same one week driving. They reported a substantial reduction in occurrences of cars "not seeing them". It seems most could see a "black and white" motorcycle.
Amen, brother. I share the same sentiment that you do and as a commercial truck driver, I see it all day long. People are in their own universe and oblivious to other road user whether on two wheels wearing hi vis yellow or 60 feet long and weighing 80,000 lbs. It's scary on the roads. Be safe and keep the rubber side down.
Thank you Kevin, for this and all your efforts. I'm a returning rider, now 62 yrs young, commuting to work on my new Kawasaki V-300x (beginner bike). I last rode when I was 22. I'm amazed at how differently I think about riding now compared to my youth. I owe a lot of new-found awareness to you and your videos. Your comment on point #5, turn signal left on, hits home b/c I'm guilty of that on occasion. John Personage below makes a comment that I will never forget. From Vancouver Island, I appreciate you.
pekes1956 Get a Signal Minder for your Kaw . I’ve added one to every bike I had that was needing same .
Great video Kevin, thanks heaps. Regarding our turn signal, I’ve developed a habit of hitting the cancel button (push turn signal switch in) every time I do any manoeuvre like changing lanes, turning, exiting a roundabout and so on, even if I haven’t used the turn signal, I just habitually press it without even thinking about it now.
i can tell you 1 thing.
when im on the bike im afraid of trucks cars and other bikers
when im in the car im afraid of trucks cars and bikes
when im in the truck im afraid of trucks cars and bikes.
when imm on foot im afraid all of the above
when im on my bicycle im afraid all of the above + other cyclists.
that tells me theres lack of education
once i was on a main street doing 70klm /h
right behind me there was a taxi .
i was approaching a traffic light
i started decelerating but the taXI WASNT!!!!
yellow light 30 meters taxi not slowing down....
big intersection dangerous to pass the whole road in red light
taxi kept closing in
nightmare.
i did quick acceleration and an emergency braking right after the traffic light in my right hand corner giving him space to pass me
i basicly stopped in front of the left fender of a car waiting on the intersections red light.
i run a red light.
illegal yes?
but it saved me from hospital and god knows what else...
and KARMA!!!!
police car waitng on the intersection saw the hole thing....
went after him and stopped him.
just a few seconds later i went over and cops asked me if i wanted to file a complaint .
i said no of course because that would cost me at least 600 euros just to get him to court.
they fined him 700 euros and his licence removed for 3 months.
Bus and taxi driver are really enemy of bikers.
ae7gts: Wow, thanks for sharing this story. You have great situational awareness that saved your life. God Bless!
I'm glad you're still with us. =) Thank you for sharing, and stay safe.
It shows how important is checking your mirrors when stoping down the road. I disagree with hussain xi, in my city bus drivers are very polite to motorcyclists and vice versa.
no, not illegal , that is called S.I.P. D.E. :
Search, Identify, Predict, Decide and Execute (defensive driving method) SIPDE
you done it correctly.
besides you could have taken him to court and had him to pay the court costs and your lawyer/attorney .
because he put you and everyone else in harms way , danger, life threatening predicament . a danger to the public interest .
Glad to see older and more experienced riders sharing their invaluable wisdom
Everyone using any road should watch this.
Be nice to each other and always remember that someone on a bike is a lot more at risk.
An yes, motorcyclist are some of the nicest people out there. I can speak from personal experience.
I just wish that this was part of new drivers training class @ the DMV... Kevin, I'm from St. Louis. Not only are you a born again believer in Jesus Christ, which is the ultimate of our life here on earth, also, you are a Rams fan... The saddest day here, when we lost our second NFL franchise, but now in LA, they are doing phenomenal. Thankyou for all you're doing to make us a better rider, and keeping us thinking... Prayers, and thoughts.
This is good advice for anyone car or bike. I am a safe driver. At the end of the day we are all responsible for our own safety. I don't ride anymore. A disability prohibits that. Thinking about getting a trike. I have had 2 close calls in my lifetime involving motorcycles. Both times I was driving a full size 4x4 pickup. Both times narrowly missed killing an irresponsible rider. It's great if 4 wheelers really look out for bikes. But the sad fact is a lot don't. So if you ride you better be riding defensively. This is just my personal experience.
Hi Kevin, chilean KLR 650 driver here, from Santiago. I learn to ride a few years ago when I was 61. To all those people and family that tell me they know someone who died from a motorcycle accident, that I better buy me a gun, or situations alike, I remember them that every human life in earth has an unknown expiration date, we dont know it. And when the time is right, the Universe will look for a way to take us back. So be it in a motorcycle or walking down the street or whatever, something will happen and we be gone. But we will not pass away *before* our own personal expiration date. In general, people understand that and stop bothering. Close example: we had a rider friend that had several motorcycle accidents, rather bad ones. We thought "the next one will take him away". And he suddenly died (50), from an unexpected heart/respiratory failure while training in a spinner machine at the gym. Not even at the road. Thanks Kevin for the advices you always give, I am aware of the majority of them, but there are always unknown pearls in your videos, and some had a deep hit in me, like the mistake of driving at limits, and others. Plus I learn from you about general attitude while driving. Thank you very much!
You have great points. How about adding: "use your turn signals" and, "even if that motorcyclist is acting like a fool doesn't give you the right to be dangerous around him. Consider how you'll feel if you accidentally cause him permanent injury."
Your strategy of teaching road strategy is not ceasing to thrill! Can't wait to buy a motorcycle finnaly and start practising and riding.
Kevin, This is one of your best, informative videos yet. Simple and straight to the point for those of us who ride, but points most "drivers' don't think about. I have been on two wheels for over 50 years and still going.... Thank You Sir!
Make sure to give V sign for thoughtful drivers. They'll appreciate it. Thank you for the video.
Not in the UK, though. It means something else!
Yeah. A friendly wave in NZ is a better option too. (A V could get you knocked off your bike.)
What is a V sign?
In UK and probably NZ and Australia, it means Foxtrot Oscar! Better to wave as suggeted.
I wave, mostly because if I'm outside my normal area (US) the hand signals can change meanings as fast as words (ask any UK traveler that has visited the Carolinas in the US and gone to a shag contest, wasn't what they expected) But the idea is sound. Also I do try to learn the local signals, both positive and negative, because sometimes you have to get a point across.
I've noticed that I drive a car more thoughtfully done I've been riding a motorcycle. Thank you for this video.
Great video. Unfortunately the people who need to watch this the most won't. As a rider my biggest peeve with other riders is not turning off your signal. "Forgetting" is a lame excuse. If you are prone to leaving your signal on then take a couple hours and consciously practice turning it off until it becomes a habit!
As a habit, I cancel my indicators every 30 seconds or so, even if I haven't used them. I went on a training ride a few weeks ago and I couldn't believe the number of people on the course who consistently forgot to cancel their indicators.
i mean to be fair some bikes make it easy to flip them on. I trigger mine completely by accident sometimes and don't realize it. I also turn my brights on sometimes by accident as well. The buttons are too easy to trigger when doing basic things like pulling in the clutch especially if you have gloves on.
I live in a small rural community in southeastern Ohio. I know a lot of people and I ride a lot. I have averaged 12,500 miles a year for 9 years now. When I ride I've noticed I'm so focused on the vehicles around me and what they're going to do next that I hardly ever notice the person inside the cage waving at me. I'm encouraged by the fact that the next time I see the cager, they say, why didn't i wave at them? I'm always watching side roads, driveways , and intersections for approaching traffic. I'm not scared, just cautious. Love your programs.
I once heard good advice tailgating cagers. Offer a friendly wave - like you know them. Usually they will back off and spend the next few minutes wondering if you are their neighbor, co-worker, etc.
Great video!! Distracted driving/riding is the worst problem we face on the road today in my opinion. I would hope car drivers see and heed. It's also our responsibility to meet them halfway and do the same.
Good morning Love your work. I am a Grandfather that rides and a past driving instructor, I thought i would share a thing i have started doing with my grandkids. When we have them with us in the car we have started a game of who can find the most motorcycles on our ride, this gets them to watch for them. I hope this will help them look for them when the start to drive.
In the UK when I was growing up it was permitted for 16 year olds to get a motorcycle license, (to ride 50cc motorcycles only), and you needed to be 17 to get a drivers licence. It would seem like a similar scheme that actively encouraged all young people to ride for a year before jumping in a car would give them an understanding of the risks of riding and make them more thoughtful of motorcyclists when they do get behind the wheel, it may also make them better drivers. I feel that I have become a better driver as a result of starting to ride.
One thing I heard someone say recently really stuck with me! Instead of teaching your kids slug bug, teach them to point out motorcycles. If they do this growing up they will see motorcycles better when they start to drive.
It always amazes me that car drivers see a motorcyclist as a “pars pro toto”. When a car driver does something absurd it’s just on him, when a biker does it, it reflects on all of us. Btw I not only move around in my lane to look ahead, I also do it so drivers see movement and notice me.
Before riding motorcycles, i used to be like most car drivers, I didn't understand bikes but now since i ride bikes, i understand them well.
This is so well thought out and important.This should be mandatory in all driver's education courses. Thank you and sharing!!
In 2 years I put nearly 40k on my GSX-S 750. I have 2 major problems with riding. 1) In those two years (which mainly consist of commuting on a two lane highway 60 miles each way), I have narrowly avoided at least 30 separate occasions of other motorists crashing into me, or other dangerous situations. Once a utility truck went over a bumpy bridge deck and an entire tool box bounced right off the back and opened up spreading tools across the highway. Luckily I had felt unsafe being behind this truck and had changed lanes just prior to this happening. 90% of the time I feel that it is safer to accelerate out of these threatening situations. I also feel like it is much safer to move faster than the average traffic speed than it is to drive with or slower than the traffic around me. 2) My second issue with riding is how many times I have been stopped by the police. I can no longer afford to ride because of this. I have driven around 400k over the last decade. Prior to me getting on my bike I quite literally never got stopped in that time. Since I have been on two wheels I have been nabbed for nearly every violation there is. Tail gating, lane violation, unsafe lane change, speeding (the same as the average speed of the traffic 70 in a 55). I have gotten stopped to make sure I didn't steel the vehicle. It's utterly absurd. Every morning when I leave for work I remind myself that it is absolutely imperative that I return home that day to my daughter. I do not consider my driving dangerous in any way. Safety is my first priority. Yet it seems that cops love to find anything they can wrong with my driving. I am about to take my second driver retraining class because of violations I have received driving my bike. As much as I love to ride, and as much as it is more efficient to do so, I feel like I need to return to 4 wheels because of these two factors.
JohnPaul Ingress your going to have to start dropping gears and disappearing, just know the roads by heart
🌸Good video. Thank you Kevin. I’m currently in Chiang Mai Thailand until May and the way people drive here is insane!! Cars, vans, trucks, motorcycles, everything! Defensive driving always. I drive a motorbike Honda 150, not a big bike but, it’s a bike and your videos are so helpful to me. Thank you. I’m an appreciative subscriber.
2 wheel and 4 wheel drivers here in the Philippines needs to see this video.
As a motorcyclist myself, I must admit that it has made me a more considerate and cautious car driver when it comes to motocyclist. In a car I would check my mirrors as often as I would as if I am on my bike. Double checking blind spots just to be sure that I have not missed a rider that might have sneaked up on me without being noticed. This might sound unreasonable, and if I had my way, all car drivers would start their driving careers on two wheels first.
Thank you Kevin for this video! I shared it with all my friends who don't ride and I hope they share it with their friends! You do a great service to promoting the motorcycle community to non-motorcycle people. We all as motorcycle riders have a duty to let the non-motorcycle community know that we are not bad guys/gals and we just want to enjoy the road as they do except on two wheels, and we come from all walks of life. As I tell my friends, that guy or gal on the motorcycle you just messed with could be a doctor or nurse that one day could save your life, or a policeman/woman or firefighter so be careful when you see a motorcycle! Again great Video!!
I have to say, of all the UA-cam Motorcycle channels, you are by far my favorite. Keep up the great work!
Thank you Todd. 👍🏻🏍
I think a smart rider rides like most people don't see them. It's saved my butt several times. Your brain is the number one piece of safety gear so please use it
Thank you Kevin be safe and God bless..
Thank you Kevin for the video as always very valuable information.When I am my passenger while my wife drives I notice too many things that my wife doesn’t,and she told me once I am over cautious I agreed with her and I make her sit and watch all the accident that happened to motorist and other caused by lack of paying attention while driving to actual driving and what are the results of that and the 10 times higher danger to riders she totally understand and since than not only she is more careful she lecture to friends and families as well :)
not to mention I felt really good that I took one productive step to make us as rider be safe on the road.
Thanks Kevin,I live in South West Virginia, and injoy your vids, so educational and very helpful. I'v been riding sence 1972 and you have helped me in the past couple years so much! Thank you so much.I thank God for your chanel. I'm getting a little age on me now and after 2019 I may hang it up but Ill pass what I know to my sons. you never get to old to learn.
Remind me to put this link on my FB page in 6 weeks. Does no good right now- we have snow forecast for Sunday! Great video though. I've changed my driving habits since riding. I'm safer on a bike, and in a car, thanks to you.
awesome to hear this, here in NZ, we have a "Ride Forever" equivalent to MSF here in new Zealand. the rules are pretty much the same, especially on the windyier roads. awesome tips MCrider, always got a good point to share. keep up the good work.
Ben, from little known New Zealand 👍
Thanks Kevin.
After riding a 650 BSA for 20 years and not riding for the last 30 I'll be buying my first Harley Heritage in a couple of weeks. I've been studying your videos since last winter. I'm sure they'll keep me above ground for awhile longer.
Your best video yet. Great photography and on point comments.
Unfortunately Kevin I think you're preaching to the choir. That said, I'll try and spread the word and I assume we have your permission to link to this in other places. Keep up the good work!
Absolutely! Thanks for sharing!
I agree witheverything that you stated in this video. Problem is if people don't ride motorcycles they are probably not going to watch this video even if we tell then they should. In the comments I read that this should be told/taught to any new driver, or for that matter, anyone that has to retake their drivers test so here's my recommendation. Have the MSF contact whoever is resposible for testing new drivers or bad drivers that have to retake their test and make it part of the curriculum to be taught at the testing facilities.
Good video Kevin! I’m forwarding it to all my four wheeled friends. Safe travels everyone!
Great one(like always)! Gotta say that nowadays this topic gets spread easier thanks to people like you and the existence of online communities. I can see that more and more drivers are aware of the things you said and do their best to cooperate. Not a motorcyclist myself yet but I hope to become one this year :)
Thank you Kevin, i really appreciate what you're doing for all our motorcyclists.
Make sure and share this video on Facebook and Twitter. The more drivers and riders thinking about motorcycles the safer we all will be.
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Only truly (have) appreciated the difficulties motorcycle riders face on a moment-to-moment basis - now that I'm looking to get my first motor bike. Keep up the good work. Can only hope that the message is heard loud and clear.
Great video Kevin. 8 to 10 were really spot on to me. I just wish there was a way to get the cagers to watch this.
If they weren’t driving while watching it that would be even better.
Thank you for sharing this valuable information! Love your reminders to slow down and respect everyone on the road!
11. Don't use your car to purposely block or impede a motorcycle because you don't agree with the way the person is driving. That is road rage.
I once saw a person get in the way of a motorcycle cop who was lne splitting legally in CA. Guess the person didn't know he was messing with a cop. Well he wouldn't move until the cop beeped the siren at him. That guy got pulled over because blocking lane splitting is illegal
Awesome video kevin!! As a year round rider in CT, I will be sharing everywhere!! Thanks for the PSA style!!
And just cuz I'm on a Cruiser with Black clothes and a Bandana and Vest, doesn't mean I'm Scary, Mean or Rude, like Kevin says, come say hi!
I always and mean always, I have looked out for moto riders!
Amazing video! I shared it to my Facebook page! Everyone can learn something from this video regardless of how many wheels your on, heck some of this video even applies to big rig drivers
Amen, brother! Got all us motorcycle riders to watch this. Now we need this to be a Public Service Announcement so all the non-motorcycle riders can hear these tips (pleas).
Am glad to say that a year ago I started watching your videos right before I got my motorcycle. Kevin you sir have been really helpful on my road to success as a motorcycle rider thank you..... keep up the good work!!!!!!
That was a Fantastic Video, MCrider. Please Keep 'em Coming...........
I'm a 'Texan' also, and started 'riding' a Cushman Eagle in 1953, when I was 13 years old.
I've owned that Cushman Eagle, Mustang Motorcycles, Kawasaki's, Harley's in a Sportster 1200 & Night Train,, a Honda Goldwing, and even an 'Honest Charlie' with a 1939 Ford V-8 power plant in a 1983 Honda Frame, Which was Nothing Short of a 'BLAST'. But like with any Ford Flathead, it gets HOT.
Last year, I bought me a 2005 Harley Fat Boy late last year for me 83'rd Birthday which I plan on riding this summer when it gets a bit warmer.
Living in the Texas Hill Country, just South of Kerrville, right on Hwy 16, and at 84, I'm eager to ride the 'Twisted Sisters' roads, just down the road from me on my bike.
My Motto is: I DON'T SEE ANY GOOD REASON TO 'ACT MY AGE'.
Y'all Ride Safe now.....
OlePhart (McCord)
My favorite video thus far. I am going to pass this link along to my friends and family. Thanks Kevin
Thanks for sharing!
My girlfriend was one of those who didn’t “watch” for motorcycles but since I started riding she is more aware & stays off her phone for the simple fact of how she would feel if someone not paying attention was the cause of me not making it home to my family & how she would feel if she was the cause of another motorcyclist not making it home to their family because of that split second of checking her phone of not taking that extra look at an intersection
Great video. I shared it on Facebook with my friends.
Thanks for sharing!
Same here, a good video.
Great video Kevin, It's a pity that some motorcyclists break car mirrors for retaliation (not always for that reason) this leaves a bad taste in ones mouth and does not help the relation between car drivers and motorcyclists. One of my best moments was kids waving to me from the back of their car and when waving back their expression was worth tons.
Love this one! And I promise to all car drivers that I'll take these advices seriously, likewise.
Great job with the vid. Hope everyone who sees it pays attention to it. It’s not just about the safety of us who ride on two wheels but for those on four wheels as well.
Let’s all be safe out there and be respectful and responsible.
Great video Kevin. A must see for everyone that drives any kind of vehicle. We need to re-gain respect for human life and start behaving as humans again.
Thank you Sir for all that you are doing to promote safety.
I have learned so much from you, even though I have ridden motorcycles for 37 years, there were many things I was still doing wrong.
You have helped me improve my handling skills, but most importantly, you have made me a safer rider.
Well said Kevin!! Very good tips for everyone driving a car.
Thank you for this! I really wish that this could be aired in our local media stations for many people to watch! I'll definitely suggest this.
One thing that is a big issue where I live is cars crowding me at intersections. They seem to think that because I only take up half a lane that means they can pull up beside me. People, please don't do this! It's extremely dangerous to us as motorcyclists, and it also blocks us from seeing oncoming traffic. You are essentially stealing my right of way because I now have to wait for you to make your turn before I can safely go.
Thank you. I'm sharing this with my friends on FB cause I think none riders need to see and be aware of.
great info thanks for sharing....especially the part of being a son, a father and a friend to others...
10's a good number for someone to watch a video on UA-cam. One could easily reduce it ro 1 though: accept FULL responsibility for all your actions and decisions on the road.
Kevin, that's a real good one! I have just share it on LinkedIn - the only pace where I am present in internet society. Anyway - a fantastic video!
Hi Kevin- superb message. I’ve shared with 5 non-motorcyclists. I encouraged them to share it as well. I wonder if this is more of a US phenomenon? I’ve just returned from riding while on holiday in Sydney Australia. Drivers were especially polite and lane splitting is legal there. I’ve traveled extensively in Asia and Europe while on business where motorcycles and scooters are just ubiquitous and a way of life. Is it just us? BTW- My profile pic is me riding The Dragon’s Tail is Deals Gap. Great ride and nice community of riders who come together there. 👍🏍👍
Am a very proud rider that you've brought this up in the best and straight forward because trying to tell Kenyans on this at least I'll have golden info
I love that this video only has 4 dislikes. This goes to show how hard these points hit.
excellent Kevin, I posted this on Facebook, Maybe someone will see it and change the way that they think about driving..
What a great video. I like the tone you set. It is very inviting and calm.
Great Video Kevin, Definitely should be included in all driver licensing.
Brilliant advice Kevin, well done. I was recently given a Cosmo Connected. It's a rear mounted lamp for your bike helmet which contains an accelerometer. When you decelerate, it lights up like a brake light. Really good for tailgaters who don't realise we use engine braking a lot when riding. Good weather here in France and I'm enjoying every two-wheeled minute!!
I have a habit of pulling in my front brake slightly to trigger my lights when I slow down with engine braking. Same in my car which is manual ill trigger the light even If im not actually using the brakes. Ive had way to many incidents with people flying up on me. The helmet light sounds pretty cool though.