Im a graphic design developing a campain on how inexperianced riders are not as aware of dangers on the road. As a Rider who has riden for 5 or 10 years.
2006-10-19 07:01:35 · 30 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Motorcycles
they don't realize that most car drivers are out to get them,
they think car drivers are aware of their surroundings,
they don't realize that cars have really big blind spots, IE don't see anything coming up behind them
2006-10-19 07:09:29 · answer #1 · answered by quasar 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Being fortunate to have never been down (on the street). I have realized with experience comes a more mature rider. My reflexes may not be as quick as they were when I was a younger man, but my "omni awareness" has improved greatly.
Never try to teach an automobile driver the rules of the road while you are on a motorcycle.
Always use your blinker even if you are the only one on the road. The most common response to an accident is "he came out of nowhere." Well..he was there you just didn't see him.
Showing off is for the professionals on a closed course or having fun on a motocross bike.
Always have an out of every situation you are in.
No matter how many years experience you have motorcycles are dangerous. Never ever take riding for granted.
In a motorcycle accident, it doesn't matter who gets the ticket, it is the bikers fault for being in a position to be injured.
These things being said, everyone is a beginner at one time, so take the safety course and be careful. Motorcycling is a passion to me and I hope it becomes a passion for anyone wanting the freedom of the open road
ENJOY
2006-10-19 21:23:52 · answer #2 · answered by kx_dad 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Inexperienced riders tend to:
Forget they are virtually invisible sometimes to people in cages
Forget just because they are small, doesn't mean all the rules of the road don't still apply to them.
Forget that when you look there, you go there.
Forget that wet roads are even more dangerous for them.
Okay, sometimes they don't forget, because they didn't know in the first place...and I'm sure there are many more...being an inexperienced rider myself I hope I'm not guilty of most of the common newbie rider issues...I rode b*tch for a year so had a jump on those that went from nothing, to riding their first bike.
2006-10-19 21:05:12 · answer #3 · answered by . 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't wear correct clothing IE: during the hot weather they are riding around in t shirt's shorts and trainers , don't do the crash helmet up , use those coloured visors at night time ( cant see others ), don't wear gloves whats the first thing to hit the road when you come off your hands, its instinct to put your hands out bye bye skin, riding dangerously , overtaking when its dangerous to do so, cut cars up when taking a right turn, ride down the inside of cars in a traffic Que, see who can pull a "wheelie" on public roads,(DUMB) don't have the correct size "L" plate, they don't think that car,lorry drivers are stupid and don't look for bikes, they drive like idiots and not defensively, they should be treating every other road user as an idiot, they only look directly in front of themselves and not 2/3 cars in front of themselves ,they don't read the road ,don't change their riding to suit the road conditions ,rain,sunshine,wind, wet leaves, diesel ,petrol on road, wet manhole covers, brake on one of them and you will know it,
drive too fast wont be able to stop in time, don't use both brakes just the back one, show off to there mates,they are an accident waiting to happen and not preventing an accident by riding defensivley, what happened to the advert think once think twice think bike it was the best one out, also need to show the bike crash adverts more on TV might shock some of them into thinking how they are riding
2006-10-20 06:46:16 · answer #4 · answered by on a need 2 know basis 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In my "vast" experience one of the most common failing of inexperienced riders, is to much speed into corners and then panic braking whilst cranked over. What they have never learnt is that once you are in the corner you are committed and it is too late to brake. You must keep the power on and force the bike into the corner, if you shut off and brake the bike will sit up and go in a straight line straight through the hedge, fence, truck, car, cliff or wall. however if you keep your courage you may make the corner, and learn that it is always better for SLOW IN FAST OUT and not FAST IN DEAD OUT.
Most modern bikes far exceed their riders capabilities, and the rider doesn't take the time to find his or the bikes limits or his abilities
Roger Lord
27 years riding both modern and classic motorcycles
2006-10-20 02:31:43 · answer #5 · answered by roger l 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I read once that most accidents occur during a rider's first six months on a motorcycle. It didn't matter how experienced the rider was, it was the fact that the rider had less than six months experience on THAT motorcycle.
I think that newer riders are not paranoid enough while driving, and don't know how their bike responds to emergency situations, such as heavy braking or rapid acceleration and maneuvering.
2006-10-19 14:22:01 · answer #6 · answered by dmlaux 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm a volunteer fireman.Last year I went on a call for a bike wreck.The rider was dead and the Vstar he was riding had 63 miles on it.He was less than 2 miles from his house going too fast on a curve in the road and hit a van coming the other direction.So I'd say you need to watch your speed.At least until you know your machine
2006-10-19 22:10:27 · answer #7 · answered by bill b 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have found that most inexperienced riders are just as aware of the dangers as your average car driver. It's when they get on a motorcycle that they finally START to become good car drivers.
Perhaps you should do it the other way round.
Major Fault: Not thoroughly learning the capabilities of Themselves or thier equipment before taking it out of the "safe zone" (parking lot or driveway).
2006-10-19 17:39:47 · answer #8 · answered by Firecracker . 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
when you first get onto a big bike you don't notice how fast the corners come up to you.so,one fault would be not being able to read the road ahead.
the life saver look i still see a lot of bikers not looking over their shoulders before turning.
playing catchup with the one that has raced ahead I've seen many riders killed playing game.
hope this is some help to you good luck with your campain.
2006-10-19 14:35:28 · answer #9 · answered by mr b 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
By far, the biggest mistake of new riders is buying too much bike. Too many are more concerned with looking cool than in choosing a bike that will give them the best chance of staying out of trouble while they learn proficiency.
2006-10-20 02:19:08 · answer #10 · answered by crx81 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well to start their is a common problem is that they take a corner to fast.they cant balance the bike in slow moving traffic they don't drive with the weather conditions and anyway you should know your a rider for the last 5 too 10 years good luck on it
2006-10-19 14:15:33 · answer #11 · answered by larry l 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋