what riding lane do u typically ride in and why? lane by center line, in the center of the actual lane, or the 1 by the berm line?
2007-03-14 15:20:32 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Motorcycles
i prefer to alternate between 2 lanes; dead center, and the 1 by the center line.
reason is, in dead center, my head light will be in the car's mirror. he'll know i'm back there, especially since i ride with high beams on at all times except at night.
in city/town traffic, i prefer to put the bike in a position where i can do 2 things: to see ahead of the car in front of me to be able to still detect threats, and so that incoming and especially idiots in the turn-only lanes can see me coming.
i dont use the berm line much unless there is no turn lane, and i want to make sure the idiots to my right isnt going to try to pull out in front of me from a side street.
2007-03-14 15:30:41 · answer #1 · answered by lord_invictus 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
On an expressway, the center lane. You don't have to deal with the merging traffic in the right lane. I regard the left lane as the passing lane and don't drive it in for extended periods on time. You never know when some jerk is going to come flying up going 95 mph and tailgate you or swerve around like a maniac.
2007-03-14 15:24:37 · answer #2 · answered by hatevirtual 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Center lane center line dry weather> wet road/raining slow lane left of center or center lane right or left of center cause that is where the oil is when it first starts raining. You might want to take a Motorcyle Safety Foundation endorsed riders course at either a vocational or private school. I've been ridin' 37 yrs and they taught this "ol dog a few new tricks
2007-03-14 15:32:23 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The lane that is cleanest for obvious reasons concerning slick oil. Follow tire track to be sure of not picking up nails. Do what feels comfortable. Following vehicles usually means more dirt in their draft and stuff kicked up by tires, avoid following closely. (what biker follows cars?). Do what feels good by experience Bikes usually stay in the fast lane unless you like the birds and butterflys in the trees and bushes by the sides (yea, right) Oh u didn't mention if cruiser, sport, tourer. Fast lane for sports. right lane for cruisers, and probably center for tourers. Ur choice in that regard.
2007-03-14 15:34:40 · answer #4 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I ride in the left side of the lane (by the center line). I want to be visible to oncoming traffic.
2007-03-14 16:27:10 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
When I'm riding alone I'm usually at the edge of the lane... never really thought about it before. I guess it is easier to pass cars from there.
2007-03-14 15:40:34 · answer #6 · answered by Shakespeare, William 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Typically, on the left side of the right hand lane.
This gives the largest "buffer". It also puts my headlight in the driver's side mirror of the vehicle ahead of me.
I sometimes change lane position so the driver ahead does not become used to me being in one spot, and is more aware of my presence.
Of course, whatever position is to my advantage at the time is where you'll find me.
2007-03-14 15:56:41 · answer #7 · answered by Firecracker . 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
use the part of the lane that allows you to best judge the situation. a certain position will give a better perspective in certain situations. dont get so comfortable that you are not using lane positionning to your advantage
2007-03-15 11:39:51 · answer #8 · answered by WENDY B 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i find myself in the same track as a car's left wheel would be 8 out of 10 times. i can see around him alot better than if i was in the middle where his inside mirror would be.
2007-03-14 15:44:30 · answer #9 · answered by ghost rider 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i am active in the whole lane.
2007-03-15 11:44:28 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋