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[Flanker]

Must be, I had 4 vehicles turn left in front of me in less than 10 miles. One of which turned so close in front of me she had to turn onto the left side of the street, because had she come past the median I would have definitely hit her.
Fortunately I always ride defensively and usually (at least on busy roads) right near the posted speed limits. Still there is no there is no defense for the highest levels of stupidity!

:cus: ! That IS a bad streak of stupid/distracted driver syndrome! Glad you were on top of your game! Lights and such are good, as is a defensive mind set, and quick reactions and good rider skills. Obviously, what you wear is YOUR business, but I can't help note that in many rider photos on this site; many riders will mount all kinds of UFO lookin' visibility stuff on their rides, then top it off with black, gray or other dark color riding apparel including their helmet. The perfect plan for, shall I say, "blending in with" the pavement. :yikes: That's just me though................................glad you dodged the dummy!

 

[Bob Denman]

Forget about riding defensively; I say that it's time to go on the offensive! :gaah:
:joke:

 

[Jharpo]

Don't flash lights please

I have had 3 friends in my life die because someone turned left in front of them at an intersection!
But this also was before helmet laws and they were not wearing helmets. All 3 of them died due to head injuries.

When I approach an intersection that has a non-arrow controlled left turn, I flash my brights a few times and be ready to react.

Bob

In many parts of the country, flashing your lights is a signal that its safe to pull out or turn!

 

[boborgera]

In many parts of the country, flashing your lights is a signal that its safe to pull out or turn!

:agree: same here in NJ/NY.......

 

[wolphspyder]

I agree with running with high beams on...and of course driving defensively....all these years of being law enforcement, I have found that a lot of people can't even see the flashing headlights or even the strobes on top of my work ride, let alone hear a siren.They still either hit the brakes or make a left turn in front of you..So just be super careful when riding.....too many non drivers out there.:yikes::cus:

 

[CurtG]

:cus: ! That IS a bad streak of stupid/distracted driver syndrome! Glad you were on top of your game! Lights and such are good, as is a defensive mind set, and quick reactions and good rider skills. Obviously, what you wear is YOUR business, but I can't help note that in many rider photos on this site; many riders will mount all kinds of UFO lookin' visibility stuff on their rides, then top it off with black, gray or other dark color riding apparel including their helmet. The perfect plan for, shall I say, "blending in with" the pavement. :yikes: That's just me though................................glad you dodged the dummy!

Exactly why when I bought my new helemt (Bell Revolver) I got it in hivis yellow. Not the total answer but I figure every little bit helps.

Ride safe,

 

[NancysToy]

Exactly why when I bought my new helemt (Bell Revolver) I got it in hivis yellow. Not the total answer but I figure every little bit helps.

Ride safe,

Good move! Hi-vis clothing is the only thing that has been statistically proven to reduce motorcycle accidents. Clothing on body parts that move frequently, i.e. jackets and helmets, are the most effective.

 

[Bob Denman]

So then why is black such a popular color for helmets? :dontknow:

 

[boborgera]

So then why is black such a popular color for helmets? :dontknow:

The reason Probably is' because black goes with everything....:dontknow:
​[and it's very manly]

 

[finless]

Black does seem the most popular even for jackets, etc!
I went to 3 shops around my area looking for jackets. One store only sold motorcycle cloths and accessories. Every store 95% of the choices (manufacturers) that they had were black or dark grey. Very little in Hi-vis colors. A few models at least had Hi-vis strips in silver. What I had to do is find a jacket I liked and fit well then order the Hi-vis model from them from their catalog.
I did noticed most the Hi-vis cloths they did have were on the close-out rack.

So it seems black is popular right now for some reason.

Bob

 

[steve635]

Black does seem the most popular even for jackets, etc!
I went to 3 shops around my area looking for jackets. One store only sold motorcycle cloths and accessories. Every store 95% of the choices (manufacturers) that they had were black or dark grey. Very little in Hi-vis colors. A few models at least had Hi-vis strips in silver. What I had to do is find a jacket I liked and fit well then order the Hi-vis model from them from their catalog.
I did noticed most the Hi-vis cloths they did have were on the close-out rack.

So it seems black is popular right now for some reason.

Bob

Popular right now? As I recall every biker in "The Wild Ones" wore black and that's from 1953. I think black has always been popular because it looks cool and hides dirt and stains. I still wear black, but with hi-vis stripes. I think the contrast between the black and the stripes may also help catch the eye.

 

[NancysToy]

These arguments defending black remind me of the old "But Mom, everybody is doing it" sort of thing. Like it or not, fashion statement or not, hi-vis clothing is the only thing to have shown a reduction in the accident rate. Even Harley advertises its use now...and several states also have hi-vis aspects to their motorcycle safety campaigns. Wear what you like, just don't be surprised if you are "invisible" because you do so.

 

[Bob Denman]

:agree:

:shocked:

 

[jwulf74]

Popular right now? As I recall every biker in "The Wild Ones" wore black and that's from 1953. I think black has always been popular because it looks cool and hides dirt and stains. I still wear black, but with hi-vis stripes. I think the contrast between the black and the stripes may also help catch the eye.

Unless you are a zebra and then you just blend in...:roflblack::roflblack::roflblack: