Wednesday, November 07, 2007

Tell me why people believe motorcycles can stop on a dime...

My son and I just got our motorcycle license about 5 weeks ago. We've been riding for roughly 7 months. It absolutely amazes me how many people will pull out in front of me when I'm riding in a 45mph speed zone, and they're only doing 10mph! I realize that not everyone has ridden a motorcycle, but I'm assuming that most have at least ridden a bicycle at some point in their lives. Two wheels equals LESS traction to stop with...whether it's a bicycle or a motorcycle, the same laws of physics apply! Cars with wide tires have more stopping traction that cars with stock (thinner) tires!

So why pull in front of a motorcycle that you're going slower than? Do people want to see what happens to a motorcyclist when they lay their bike down at 45mph?

Tell me why....

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