Avoid the most common motorcycle crash
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- Опубликовано: 10 авг 2019
- The most common motorcycle crash is the vehicle that turns left in front of you. Here's how to avoid that crash once and for all. For more tips like this get my Surviving the Mean Streets video and New Ride Like a Pro video which are available on a USB Thumb-drive at www.ridelikeapro.com
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A more experienced rider once told me to ride like I never have the right of way and presume that everybody on the road can kill me, even pedestrians. Priceless advice.
A lot of bikers who had the right of way are in their graves.
Yup- I was on a split hyway doing about 65 and someone to my left crossing did a Cali stop between the hyway split and right in front of me.
Both brakes on !!!-
I wound up laying across handlebars and forks turned sideways tubes a bit twisted.
They pulled over ; I gave em the californi howdy-
Off they went .
Almost s game changer fer me !!!-
You are rite on that for sure! I've been on road 31 years an that's a good way to go about it! You have to anticipate everyone else's move cause they don't see you, or really don't give shit about you cause your on a bike.Go's for animal's, pedestrians,road debri,people not strapping shit down on thier trucks,cars,semis.Other than that enjoy the ride.lol
There's an amazing video by Ryan from F9 called Invisibility Training for Motorcyclists. It's a must see.
My driving instructor in high school said, "Always assume the other person driving is totally insane."
Mama said " Always expect people to do the dumbest things, they won't let you down"!
Mama is right.
Correct
I started my son out on dirt bikes when he was 12 teaching him riding skills, turns, stopping, riding side by side, and putting him through techniques used in Trials Riding. The latter of which is the very best method of teaching someone how to truly handle a motorcycle because it is fun, keeps their interest, and hones the very skills you need to master a motorcycle. When he turned 16 I bought him his first street bike. We have Sena helmet communicators and we rode for 10,000 miles before I released him to the world on his own. During that time, I was able to coach him in real time and real situations pointing out how to anticipate lane infringement from other vehicles, how to deal with it, how to pass, where you ride in your lane (when riding alone) i.e., move to the outside of your lane if a vehicle is approaching an intersection from the right so you are seen instead of being hidden by the vehicle in front of you, etc. I taught him like his life depended upon it, and it does. I have been riding for over 50 years myself and have laid down my share of dirt bikes over the years, and thank common sense for keeping me upright on all my street bikes. Your video is well thought out and informative and surely will help riders keep safe and enjoy the freedom of motorcycles.
God bless you and Ride safe to both of you!
I always anticipate that one driver pulling out onto the highway in front of me. I always just assume no one sees me.
Best 2 tips I've heard: #1. Ride like you're invisible. Because you are. #2. Ride like they're idiots. Because they are.
Yes, it's good to see content from contributers who:
1) Have a plan.
2) Don't ride around and ramble on.
3) Know what they're talking about.
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Can't even tell you how many times I have been able to avoid a collision by riding a safe distance and covering both brakes just in case. I never even trust a stopped car at an intersection, always thinking they will pull out.
Me too!! I laugh when people say things like, “I had to lay it down.” No you didn’t lol.
Exactly. I always ride defensively.
Yup, some may think it's paranoia, but get a load of this... Once I was driving down a long straight road and as I approached an intersection, there was a stopped car waiting for the light to change. Let me reiterate, that it was green for me, red for the other driver, and she was ALREADY STOPPED. But right as I was about to cross the intersection, for whatever reason, she decided to go against her red light. I was doing 35-40, didn't even have time to get off the gas and t-boned her at full speed. Good thing I was in my car and the airbag saved my life. Anyways, lesson learned: trust nobody!
@@nobaddaystravel6855
Where your tax
I never pull out XD
An old guy told me once that at a junction/ intersection, the only right of way you have is to the grave
Don't trust any other road users, always expect the worst, golden rule? CONCENTRATION! STAY SAFE.
It’s such a different world now. When I rode in my younger days motorists didn’t have the distractions that they do now. I always pay attention when riding and anticipate people pulling out in front of me but nowadays you have to have onboard radar and sonar. Anyway I enjoy your videos immensely.
I'm crippled thanks to a left turner. I had a bad cold and was not focused. Don't ride if you're not in tip top shape. Good video Jerry.
Not your fault. That's the #1 for many years, car/motorcycle collision. I've been riding and reading about motorcycles since 1979 and Cycleworld, Motorcyclist, same stats back then. Not your fault brother.
Thanks for chiming in and giving this serious advice. God bless you.
As a new rider these videos are invaluable. This is my first season on my Harley and every day before I go out to ride I practice in my parking lot and rep out my ability to control the bike with clutch and throttle before even stepping out on the roads. Thank you for supplying such great in-depth information.
As a returning rider after not riding for 20 years I appreciate your tips as I watch them whenever I get a chance.
Thank you
I appreciate your videos. I believe I’m a better rider partly due to your work. Thank you!
I learn something everyone I watch.
My observations as an ex-motorman. Covering the brakes is a big one. Anticipating drivers changing lanes, left turns at intersection, and stopping ahead in traffic must be a part of your riding skill. It will become second nature and relaxing. Riding with untrained riders, oh boy, I avoid that. MotorCops are trained to ride in groups, abreast, they know their route of travel in advance and they share the same higher level of testing and training. Riding with untrained riders is risky, inevitably someone with “think” that this was “the-turn” or “the-exit” when it was not. Even riding staggered, without discussing the route in advance, is fraught with too much risk with untrained riders you don’t know. I appreciate Motor Man sharing your experiences and knowledge. Your fans are making their everyday rides better. Better control, more ready and relaxed is more fun.
Two types of Motorcycle Riders - Those who have gone down, those who are going down. This video will hopefully reduce the odds of when and how. Thanks Jerry.
I appreciate this safety video. I'm a daily rider and already practice these technices . It's great to hear someone else explain it. I'll be sure and tell my son when he starts to ride.
I learned ultra defensive driving from riding a moped as a teenager... talk about vulnerable. No power, weak brakes, small and invisible... that learned paranoia has come in handy. My instructor at Team Oregon talks about maintaining a cushion. Know where people are behind and to your side..know "where can I escape to"
I don't think the riding community fully appreciates what Jerry, The Motorman , does for us on a whole. This guy makes his living off his classes and demonstrations, yet, he makes all these informative and valuable videos available to us at no charge. I've been riding for over 50 years and I still learn new things from him with every posting. I would give anything to spend a day on the road with him, and his lovely bride. Maybe more so with her ! ( Grin ) Thank you Jerry, you're the BEST !!!!
This biker surely appreciates it. Indeed great videos!
I HAD a Streetrod 750. I lost it last month. It was 11 months old. The car in front of me slammed on brakes for a yellow light that the truck behind me could have easily made. I panicked, locked the rear up, it stepped out to the left, I let go of the rear and it started to death wobble. I was thrown off at 45mph. ALL of my angles were with me that day. I was able to walk away with road rash and a small hole in my knee.
Glad you're okay. I certainly believe in Angels.
Very good advice, with the advent of cell phones, the danger of riding increased exponentially.
I was taught to think that when on a motorcycle, you are invisible to other drivers. It always kept me safe. Collision avoidance was always my number one driving strategy. Drive safe. Great video by the way. Thanks for sharing.
thank you.
I just passed the motorcycle school today. thanks for your advises. I did good in hard braking and swerving. I learned a lot on how to lean and making U turns. I used your technic making U turns from last video. made thing really easy. thank you very much
This has to be the absolute best advice you could give to a rider. This happened to me today a lady turned out of a left turning lane in front of me. I'm not saying abs brakes are better or worse but for a new rider it has to be a plus for better control. a 350 pound bike will stop much faster than a 700 pound bike. I watch this channel for advice because you are never to old to learn more. Ride like everyone and everything is out to kill you. I have been riding for more than 30 years and I'm still no expert.
Terrific advice. When i first practiced hard stops in a parking lot, I locked my rear brake and it surprised me. It is definitely worth getting to know your bike and practicing hard stops in a controlled environment so you are better prepared for the road.
Used this technique last week east bound on the Edens Expressway🚙🚛🚚 out of Chicago brake swerve and accelerate out. Be prepared to be cut off as a motorcyclist. Practice this technique often..
If anybody who has been professionallytrained as a CDL holder I would say you are miles ahead of anybody else riding bc alot of what Jerry teaches is also taught in CDL training. Bike handling comes with time and proper instruction. If there is an area where you are doubtful or fearful please take a course to get comfortable in those areas. Odds of you being fatally wounded will be drastically reduced. Thanks Jerry for all you do.
I did take a 2 day class in Massachusetts to get my motorcycle license. I learned a ton on valuable skills, but I enjoy your videos as a reminder to what I learned, and we never stop learning. Thank you for posting these valuable videos and please keep posting them.
Just completed my MSF course today. I studied (still do) your videos constantly. Thank you.
Your knowledge that you share is worth more then any thing on earth! I really appreciate all your videos! Thanks so much
Your videos are great. Moved from a smaller Cafe racer to a Road Glide a while back and there was a huge weight difference, especially at low speeds. Your tips have helped me to have better control and become a way better rider!
Riding implies continual learning. Never let your guard down. Kudos on the video.
Thanks jerry every video I go out an practice everything you show an I feel I am a much better rider simply from just practicing on yout video's an I tell all my riding buddys to watch you so thank you keep them coming
Inspect tires regularly.
A rear flat on a curve can put you into oncoming.
Been there done that.
Lived.
Lucky.
Thank God! Ride safe and thanks for the tip.
I am a retired Motor Officer as well. I wish DMV would make people go to safety classes before even getting a motorcycle license. I can tell you I bought the my first bike in 1999 (way before becoming a Motor Officer) and it was the fastest sport bike made that year. 2 year later a lady putting her make up on while driving with her knees at 65 mph turned into my lane and struck me. Not much you can do about that. However, I it was the training about the awareness and not stupid dmv circles that kept me alive. I ended up with a dime size rug burn on my knee (because I wear the appropriate riding gear) and my bike split at the forks. Long story. But, you speak the truth. Rubber side down brother.
Yes... I appreciate your videos. Thank you. Between you, MCRider and DDTFM-- you guys prepare us for being safe riders
Another great video brother!!! Thanks!!! Your videos and parking lot practice have helped me improve my riding skills dramatically!!!
Good advice about releasing the brake before the swerve. It feels counterintuitive but essential to maintain grip and therefore control.
I've been driving and riding over 30 years and my advice would be to take nothing on the road for granted.
Thx Motor Man. Your videos and my practicing probably saved my butt last week with a deer and a chayote up in the north woods of Wisconsin. Please keep up the great videos. I've shown other riders you DVDs I've bought and got them practicing
Jerry, This is the first time I've seen one of your videos today. Very Informative! I've been riding almost 30 years and you can never know it all! First chance I get i will go out and practice your brake then swerve technique! I just hit the thumbs Up, Subscription and Bell tabs. Thank you.
The best motorcycle instructional videos ever-thank you
Thanks Motorman! I'm glad you pointed out that you don't swerve under hard braking. Will now practice these kind of stop-swerves. :)
Thanks Motor-man !!! I appreciate your advice, and your videos. 👍
Thank you Jerry. Cover the brakes.people making right turns on a red light are killers. I have always done that .your reminder of that is great.
'12 seconds ahead' - cannot tell you how correct you are!
I have already experienced it once, and hopefully as my last. But being a neophyte, I practice so much that I was able to avoid a Collison. Later on that night, I realized my mistake - did NOT look that evening '12 seconds ahead'.
Thank you for the safety tips Motor Man! I recently purchased a bike with ABS for the first time, the stopping power is amazing!
Last Saturday - Aug. 3rd, 2019, 2 different motorcyclists were killed in separate accidents by 2 different vans turning left in front of them. (In Toronto, Canada.) No idea if drugs, alcohol or excess speed was a factor, but this is a topic that is not going away any time soon.
My thoughts and prayers for the biker's families. Happens here in Germany all the time. Most common cause of biker deaths is that cars pulled out of side streets to the main road (which has right of way) on country road intersections. The speed limit on those country roads is 100 km/h (62 MPH), which is reduced at intersections to 70 km/h (43.5 MPH). I always read in the news articles about such accidents that the drivers of the cars that pulled out, said that they didn't see the bikes...But changing lanes without warning and cutting bikes off is also a common cause of accidents.
Thanks for your advice. I’m learning so much with all the videos!!👍🏽
Thank you Sir. I just completed my basic rider course yesterday at the Old Glory Harley Davidson and my instructor took us thru avoiding situations like this. I really enjoyed the course and looking forward to advancing my knowledge. I should be getting my motorcycle in the next few months so that I can practice what I have learned. Thanks for your tips, much appreciated.
I've been riding for 40+ years but I still brush up with your videos.
Great advice Jerry - thanks! I've found it useful to sound my horn a couple of times at junctions to get their attention because sometimes they seem to look but don't see.
Thanks Jerry great advice as always and it’s appreciated. Hello from across the pond 🇬🇧
Great vid and tips! I knew covering the brake improved stopping distance, but I wasn't aware it was that much of an improvement.
I don’t trust anyone I always ride to except the unexpected even at stop signs and green lights I see every car as there going to hit me......
Hardtail Suicidaljockey yes! They’re .. btw
Same. I’ve been riding for 6 months and doing that has saved my life probably close to 7 times
@@henryh988 7 times in 6 months. Damn dude. where do you live dfq
@@jozosaravanja1626 I know the traffic in Peru and Bolivia. Trust me there are a lot of countries where people in cars regularly ignore red lights.
@@karsten9895 I mean I don't live in first world country and drivers here don't respect law of the road but damn. Also people who go at red light deserve to be beaten until you can barely recognize them.
Excellent advice once again Jerry! Thanks for the post.
Great video, always reminding us of the basics as well as advanced knowledge
As a returning rider after not riding for 20 years I appreciate your tips as I watch them whenever I get a chance.
Thank you !
Your at some of the highest risk being a returning rider stay safe
Natas Kaupas thanks for saying. I am only driving out in the country and have no plans to city drive at all.
Also when ever riding and there is a "blind" area like an intersection with an obstructed view or a vehicle in a turning lane that you can't see around it imagine that another vehicle maybe hiding behind it ASSUME THERE IS A VEHICLE THERE and it is coming out fast. So honk your horn, and be prepared to brake, speed up, slow down, or swerve.
Thank You Sir for these excellent life saving tips and training demos on Awareness and Safe motorcycle riding.
Awesome tips & videos! Thanks!
I approach intersections with the same caution as if there is a sniper in a tall building. Eyes maxed out alert, hand and foot at the ready on the brakes and off the throttle. I step it up 3 fold if there is a left hand signal light staring me in the face across the intersection!!
Not only do I always cover both brakes. I also slow as I start to approach intersections while I dropped down a gear.
I've rode bikes 4 over 40 years and I agree about intersections, I see people gas it trying 2 beat a red light and this is what crashes a bike, I'll slow down at all intersections and expect any car you see to ruin your day, "watch the wheels of cars and not the car itself, the wheels will tell you what and how fast the car is moving, I live by this rule and I'm still riding after 44 years
Yep on that one sir, the top of the front wheel is where to watch, the top move first of cars at the intersection, but oncoming vehicles swinging a left turn across your path can be the ones that spook me, good points, safe roads to you sir.
If you always assume that other road users are idiots you won't go far wrong!
Great video,great advise! Ride safe
Just had my first “accident” on my bike by doing exactly what this guy said to not do , brake and try to turn sharp at the same time. It wasn’t a bad crash by any means (mostly just my pride hurt).
I came up on a blind left hand turn that came immediately after peaking on a hill. I wasn’t going very fast but for whatever reason I panicked braked once I peaked the hill, went onto the shoulder (all gravel) and attempted to turn back onto the road while I still had my front brake engaged.
Needless to say I dumped my bike doing maybe 30mph. Luckily there was very minor damage, some scratches on my gas tank and front wheel fender and I broke my shift peg off.
Like I said before, really only hurt my pride and I am glad that I had this learning experience at such a low speed and in a very low traffic area.
This is only my second year riding a bike so I keep telling myself that to try and make myself feel better considering how stupid I feel about the whole thing.
It doesn’t help lmao
Your humility in assessing your mistake is helpful to all those who are learning. And we are all learning.....or at least should be.
👍 This tip is also useful when passing. Better to expect drivers to mess up and being pleasantly surprised when they don't, than expecting them to do right and being screwed when they don't.
I like the 'look 12 seconds ahead' advice ... many thanks for the informative videos Jerry! :)
Great lesson! THE most important skill set... stopping!
Very good ; I always move to right lane when there’s a left turner in left turn lane.
I don’t trust em-
Thank you sir for all your efforts educating all .🤠👍🏻❤️👌👋🏻✌️
I did that once in my 1994 Mazda 323, a small car. There was a van sitting stopped in my right lane of a two lane road, not signaling at all. As I approached, they put the left turn signal on. So I'm scouting along on the right side of the road, thinking I would just pass on the right in the breakdown lane, as they would turn left, well little did I know, that driver must have been hand signalling to another approaching driver, saying it's okay for her to turn to her left (my right) to cross in front of the van to go to the ice cream stand on my right, so as I'm approaching at a good clip I see this car crossing in front of me. I said in my mind, "Whatever you do, don't do that." But they did. And I braked but did not pump my brakes, the car slid, I was still approaching that car's passenger side door at maybe 45 mph? I don't know. But luckily for that passenger, I have this one little promise I made to myself after a true love was killed in a headon in high school. And that promise was, no matter what happens, I would rather be killed myself than to hurt another person, so as I'm heading directly at this woman, I cranked the wheel to my right so that my car and theirs were suddenly travelling in the same direction. This made it so my car slid sideways against their right side and the force was distributed over the sides of our cars. I still had some forward motion in the car, which transmitted a huge force into the front end of their car. My left corner struck the metal of their car on the right side behind their right front wheel, forcing that metal forward hard. When looking at their car afterward, the hood of that car was completely turned into an accordion shape with metal ridges going up and down several inches, totally wrecked over the entire hood surface. My car looked like there was literally no damage and nobody believed me when I said it was a near death experience. Thank God, nobody was hurt, I had my seat belt on and the other car had airbags.
Jay Dillon wow ; yup never forget memories:
I rolled my truck on a curve on hyway when cruise stuck -
Life changing event for me :
Thank you for sharing.
I’ll remember that !!!-
I enjoy all your tips . They do make you a better rider. Thank you
You're welcome, happy to help.
Thanks for this. I'm new learning to ride and tips like these are exactly what I need. Got my motorcycle safety classes starting next week. Wish me luck. PS I really like your bike
Please listen to this guy and practice. I’ve seen a lot of accidents and been in two. I noticed people panic and grab their front brake way to hard and go down instantly. On my way to sturgis this year a group of riders passed us. They were 200 yards ahead of us when someone in the group tapped their brakes. A guy in the group grabbed his front brake and his front wheel washed out. He went face first into the blacktop with his hands still holding the handlebars. He ultimately was ok. I’m sure he had to have some extensive facial surgery but he walked away with a limp.
Another good video, Motorman. I'm forwarding to my son who just got a new bike. Thanks!
Excellent safety tips. Amazing riding skills. Stay safe and keep up the good work.
So true Jerry thanks...ride on!
Thanks for the advice 👍
When buying my Harley, ABS is a Must!
For me as well.
I swear, sometimes having an ejector seat button, and a parachute is the best way to get out of a rough patch quick. I came up with this idea as I was traveling first class air after being T-boned by some half blind and lead-footed grannie. No reaction time other than flipping her the bird as I sailed onward & upward.
northerniltree I truly believe that there should be another driving test after you reach the age of 60.
Anytime I am cut off or have to react quickly to an idiot driver not paying attention IT IS ALWAYS A SENIOR CITIZEN.
I’ve watched them literally not even turn their head as they make a turn, they never do the speed limit (they either do 20 under or 20 over) and on top of that many people at that age don’t have very good eyesight. That is just a recipe for disaster.
Excellent advice... great channel
Smooth operator,very impressed. Thanks for the advice
Yes...so many crashes even to experienced riders. Good video. Nice bike. A lot of accidents where the vehicle perpendicular to you does not see the motorcycle.
Thank you, Motorman!
Always great advice from your videos learned a lot from your books and you tube thanks
I'm always horrified at riders in busy traffic with their feet well ahead on their highway bars and nowhere near the brake. It doesn't even look cool - not even on deserted highways.
I live in Michigan, we went no helmet a few years ago. I can't quite get you to seeing them on their "highway bars" in traffic....with no helmet!
Bear in mind that many motorcycles with "highway bars" have 'forward controls'.
Thanks Jerry. I appreciate the advice.
All good advice, now practice, practice, practice.
Best tip, well explained, thank you. Cover that brake..!
I've found after 30 years riding through city traffic, that you need to make yourself as visible as possible. I never ride in a straight line I put a small weave into my line coming up to intersections using as much of my lane as I can given my speed. This I think attracts the other vehicle drivers attention better than a bike approaching just head on. I focus on the driver not just the car.
I like my headlight modulator -- it gives the headlight a strobe-like effect.
Thanks Sir for your information , I remember SIPDE / Scan , identify , Predict. , Decide , Execute . I was taught this in Oregon's rider's training .
I was too. Thought it was so important, it must certainly be on the written test. It wasn't. Five out of twenty questions about staggered riding, though.
Motorman telling it like it is. Absolute truth. Thank you for your service too Jerry. Ride with a Big picture. Beautiful bike too.
Thanks for the tips. Much appreciated. Thumbs up and subscribed! Nice looking bike too.
thanks.
Great Video, so much valuable information!
Just experienced this exact thing but it was the car in front of me that slammed on their breaks for a tow truck with lights on in the other lane.... executed flawlessly but scared the crap out of me.
Much thanks. I'm a new rider and am open to receive any solid advice and riding safely.
Watch more. Study more. Practice. and seriously, above all, ride in the moment and make a game plan constantly. Do not let your thoughts wander to work or life, thats right when something will nab ya. Ride safe brother! :)
Agree, I would add or change instead of covering brake, covering clutch. Either way, speed/time equals distance and perfect practice makes perfect.
Awesome content Jerry really appreciate it 🙂
My right hand is often not even on the bar when coasting to an intersection...let alone the brake. I will correct that...thanks for the tips
You will be rich if you come and train riders in my country. I love your videos, your presentation is very clear and to the point. Thank you for posting this.
“Counter steering” was a big life saver for me many years ago as a drunk driver ran completely through a stop sign.
Yup this happened to me yesterday, elderly lady drove past her STOP sign 🤦🏿♂️🤦🏿♂️ covered both brakes then went behind her🙏🏿
Inspires me to practice. Thank you.