I'm a new rider as well,with just under 50 miles on my bike.I was feeling pretty good and felt I was progressing along fairly well for an old lady.But...when I used the brakes improperly,and fell on my shoulder,hard, and the bike was laying on me,I suddenly realized I needed a lot more instruction.
So I think even though we feel confident,our worst enemy will be not paying attention to cage drivers. My brother continues to teach me stuff every day,and because he was almost killed by a drunk driver,and his best friend was killed by the same driver that night,he continually warns me to be extremely observant of everyone around me.He has done motocross for years and is extremely gifted in all things motorcycles.BTW:The reason he and his friend were hit?The drunken driver of the car that hit them told his passengers:"Watch me take out the bikers."They testified to that in court.My brother and his best friend never had a chance.
Be careful and be alert.I guess it is them against us,isn't it? But in my entire driving career,all 44 years of it,I have always been careful around motorcycles,realizing they cannot stop on a dime(close,though),and it is entirely up to me to keep myself safe.
Take good care
Annie
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My new mantra:Ride safe.Ride nice.
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