Originally Posted by
Paddii
As a motorcyclist who uses the roads everyday, I know that at least part of the problem is that drivers simply do not pay attention. Some simple rules need to come into play:
1. set up the sterero before u leave
2. leave the sat nav alone
3. pull over to answer the phone
4. use indicators when turning or changing lanes
5. show a little courtesy on the road
6. if u want a drink, let someone else drive
7. observe the signs
8. it's not cool to cut up bikes, someone could get killed
the other week someone moved into my lane right beside me without indicating. I had nowhere to go except into the oncoming traffic. Despite my honking, on he came on anyway and I saw the irate face of the driver. I couldn't brake cos someone was up my ass, couldn't accelerate cos there was a car i front of me, so I kicked his mirror - he wasn't using the feckin thing anyway - and he went back. Don't know what was on his mind, but at the time I was convinced he was deliberately trying to kill me, as he could definitely see me!