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I know you saw me. I watched you look in your mirror. But yet here you come.
With the increase of gas prices over the summer, there has been an increase in motorcycles on our highways. The SCOUT system constantly displayed the message “Be aware of motorcycles. Share the road.” Obviously, the consequences would not be favorable.
So, last Friday, I finish running errands with the kids and begin my journey home. I notice a moped about to enter the highway. Knowing mopeds don’t have great speed capabilities, I sped up to get ahead of him as I had no room to get over. He has plenty of entrance ramp left, yet here he comes… in my lane.
Are you kidding me? I am in a 4,500 pound mini-van and you are driving a bike with not much more than a little motor on it. And you are attempting to come into my lane. Do you have a death wish? You must!
Finally, you move back over. Thank goodness. That’s all I need… to have my kids watch you become little more than a speed bump in the road at the hands of their Mother.
While I do feel it is important for watch out for motorcycles (mopeds too!) on the road. They need to be aware as well. Know your limitations.
September 30th, 2008 at 11:20 am
I absolutely know how you feel, and I ride a motorcycle. I see some motorcyclists and say to myself they are going to be dead before the day is out. I always tell people on a motorcycle you must drive as if you are invisible. On two wheels is NOT where speed gets priority. As a matter of fact I refuse to speed on my bike. I can’t say that I have the same mindset when I am driving my car.
It only takes one mistake to make you a pancake on a bike. Not much room for errors.
October 2nd, 2008 at 4:44 pm
I agree! I’ve noticed more motorcycles also and I think the new drivers don’t have as much respect for their size and vulnerability as the more seasoned bikers. Also, in Kansas they don’t have to wear helmets. I just don’t get that!