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Old 02-08-2007, 11:48 AM   #492 (permalink)
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Re: Buses with racks go a long way


>> I disagree on the target issue. Motorcyclist are the most in danger
>> because
>> people in cars seem to think that we are nothing but small cars and treat
>> us that way. When a car over takes a walker or biker most of the time it
>> will pull over to give extra room. When they pass a motorcycle they
>> don't.

>
> In 20 years of motorcycle riding, I've never been passed by another driver
> in my same lane. So by definition every time I was overtaken the driver
> moved over into the adjacent lane.


You will note I said EXTRA ROOM. On a 4 lane road most cars will move to
the far left (passing) lane if they can when they see a bike on the
shoulder. Most cars seem to just clear the line when passing me on the
motorcycle.


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