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#31
03-23-2007, 05:02 PM
RE: freeways
ORIGINAL: Mstngdrew232
you can let some of your guard down because no one is going to magically apear out of nowhere like they will on the city streets or the highway.
you can let some of your guard down because no one is going to magically apear out of nowhere like they will on the city streets or the highway.
#32
03-23-2007, 05:06 PM
RE: freeways
ORIGINAL: c0ldf1ame
so over here in LA, theres traffic 2 in the morning sometimes, n road is filled with idiot drivers, on freeways i've actually had people trying pass me, and im going 90+ already. Also we get lane changers that dont use signals, people that tail gate, random brakers that slam on thier brakes on a straight for no reason, people who jump in and out of carpool lanes that are separated by double yellow lines, no one has patience here, i've heard of cars trying to block bikes in rushhour traffic because they cant stand having people pass them while they wait. We got mexican women driving with no license or insurance (no offense to anyone here but this really happens) almost everyone in a car is on a cell phone. No one pays attention to the road, i've seen people reading while driving, looking at maps, on the phone, drawing, doing make up, hitting a bong (a full sized bong). Not to mention the roads are crap.
so over here in LA, theres traffic 2 in the morning sometimes, n road is filled with idiot drivers, on freeways i've actually had people trying pass me, and im going 90+ already. Also we get lane changers that dont use signals, people that tail gate, random brakers that slam on thier brakes on a straight for no reason, people who jump in and out of carpool lanes that are separated by double yellow lines, no one has patience here, i've heard of cars trying to block bikes in rushhour traffic because they cant stand having people pass them while they wait. We got mexican women driving with no license or insurance (no offense to anyone here but this really happens) almost everyone in a car is on a cell phone. No one pays attention to the road, i've seen people reading while driving, looking at maps, on the phone, drawing, doing make up, hitting a bong (a full sized bong). Not to mention the roads are crap.
#33
03-23-2007, 05:08 PM
RE: freeways
ORIGINAL: Mstngdrew232
Sure, I only have 250 miles on a bike on the freeway, but i have at least 10k in cagers over only 2 years. Boonies? Davenport is only 30 minutes away, it has one of the top 10 muder rates in Iowa.
Sure, I only have 250 miles on a bike on the freeway, but i have at least 10k in cagers over only 2 years. Boonies? Davenport is only 30 minutes away, it has one of the top 10 muder rates in Iowa.
and btw drew, comparing 10k miles on a moped is hardly experience. Max speed on those things is 40mph downhill. A 600cc bike has a tad diff traits when it comes to riding at higher speeds.
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03-23-2007, 05:17 PM
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RE: freeways
ORIGINAL: CBRCRF
For me living near Seattle, there almost always seems to be heavy traffic on the freeways. So I always get people changing lanes into me , not checking blind spots, not using blinkers, people using cell phones, lap tops (only once have I seen that). So I seem to pay a little more attention on the freeways then on the side streets.
For me living near Seattle, there almost always seems to be heavy traffic on the freeways. So I always get people changing lanes into me , not checking blind spots, not using blinkers, people using cell phones, lap tops (only once have I seen that). So I seem to pay a little more attention on the freeways then on the side streets.
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03-23-2007, 05:22 PM
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i think basically just keep in mind that anything that could happen in the city streets can happen on the highway but the results of any kind of crash or anything with be much much worse just because of the speed, and on top of that alot more people are tired or bored driving freeways just becase they have been driving longer alot of times so basically i think its just the same rules but pay MORE attention because anything that happens will be worse because of the speed ur going and never trust other drivers to do what their supposed to cause they probably wont, just my .02
#36
03-23-2007, 05:52 PM
RE: freeways
ORIGINAL: Silentalero
And thats the exact moment your gonna get nailed. You never let your guard down, but your all knowing, how dare i forget. [sm=lame.gif]....we're talking about the highway just so ya know. Your comparing daventport to chicago or LA? come ride once with us here and youll agree with me.
ORIGINAL: Mstngdrew232
you can let some of your guard down because no one is going to magically apear out of nowhere like they will on the city streets or the highway.
you can let some of your guard down because no one is going to magically apear out of nowhere like they will on the city streets or the highway.
A highway is any main road, especialy ones between two towns...
Stop being so condescending... If you're on the freeway, with no intersections and all, and there are no cars around, you dont have to worry as much about the cars. You cant say that you drive different when you're in busy traffic than when you're out on a stretch of interstate with no cars... You're being compeletly belligerant and treating me like i'm a little kid.
#37
03-23-2007, 06:16 PM
RE: freeways
ORIGINAL: Mstngdrew232
An freeway or interstate has no intersections...
A highway is any main road, especialy ones between two towns...
Stop being so condescending... If you're on the freeway, with no intersections and all, and there are no cars around, you dont have to worry as much about the cars. You cant say that you drive different when you're in busy traffic than when you're out on a stretch of interstate with no cars... You're being compeletly belligerant and treating me like i'm a little kid.
ORIGINAL: Silentalero
And thats the exact moment your gonna get nailed. You never let your guard down, but your all knowing, how dare i forget. [sm=lame.gif]....we're talking about the highway just so ya know. Your comparing daventport to chicago or LA? come ride once with us here and youll agree with me.
ORIGINAL: Mstngdrew232
you can let some of your guard down because no one is going to magically apear out of nowhere like they will on the city streets or the highway.
you can let some of your guard down because no one is going to magically apear out of nowhere like they will on the city streets or the highway.
A highway is any main road, especialy ones between two towns...
Stop being so condescending... If you're on the freeway, with no intersections and all, and there are no cars around, you dont have to worry as much about the cars. You cant say that you drive different when you're in busy traffic than when you're out on a stretch of interstate with no cars... You're being compeletly belligerant and treating me like i'm a little kid.
Even on quiet/rural roads/highways an accident WILL happen. That's exactly why they're called accidents. THEY WERE UNEXPECTED!
For some examples of crazy things that can happen to you when "no one is going to magically appear out of nowhere":
1. Animals don't have head lights (making them hard to see)...and if they're big enough they'll F*CK you up! Not to mention the fact that they'll usually scamper across highways when there's no traffic.
2. Rocks, sand, mud...DEBREE's a b*tch! AND ALWAYS UNEXPECTED!
3. Hey, what about mechanical problems?... If you're not paying attention-LOOK OUT!
#38
03-23-2007, 10:41 PM
RE: freeways
ORIGINAL: Mstngdrew232
An freeway or interstate has no intersections...
A highway is any main road, especialy ones between two towns...
Stop being so condescending... If you're on the freeway, with no intersections and all, and there are no cars around, you dont have to worry as much about the cars. You cant say that you drive different when you're in busy traffic than when you're out on a stretch of interstate with no cars... You're being compeletly belligerant and treating me like i'm a little kid.
ORIGINAL: Silentalero
And thats the exact moment your gonna get nailed. You never let your guard down, but your all knowing, how dare i forget. [sm=lame.gif]....we're talking about the highway just so ya know. Your comparing daventport to chicago or LA? come ride once with us here and youll agree with me.
ORIGINAL: Mstngdrew232
you can let some of your guard down because no one is going to magically apear out of nowhere like they will on the city streets or the highway.
you can let some of your guard down because no one is going to magically apear out of nowhere like they will on the city streets or the highway.
A highway is any main road, especialy ones between two towns...
Stop being so condescending... If you're on the freeway, with no intersections and all, and there are no cars around, you dont have to worry as much about the cars. You cant say that you drive different when you're in busy traffic than when you're out on a stretch of interstate with no cars... You're being compeletly belligerant and treating me like i'm a little kid.
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RE: freeways
I think that no matter where we are in the big big world, we have to watch our ***. We can puff up, and push out our chests, and claim to have the worst traffic in the history of mankind, but the main thing is...keep your eyes peeled. I don't care if you are in a town of 2000 peopleor a city like LA or Chicago. We are always the underdog. Now, that being said, I lived in the Bay Area for five years, and I made a point of being an aggressive cager. It is like a wolf pack, if you aren't aggressive, you are dead meat. I would hate to ride a bike in a big city. My hats off to those that do it every day.
#40
04-06-2007, 04:08 AM
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RE: freeways
Approx. 85% of my total miles ridden (3k) have been on the freeway, at high speed, and I was not relaxed in any way. I can only add that my most enjoyable rides have been at low speeds on rural surface streets. I love smellin' the barbeques and stuff.Freeways seem to have fewer variables, but seem to be more lethal. The HD drivers in my safety course said they don't even ride on the freeway, due to the cagers.