Are motor cyclists are the safest drivers?

[gtxb67]

Originally Posted by prydey

anticipation is not unique to those who choose to ride bikes.

those in this thread that ride bikes seem to believe that they aquire a unique set of skills that car drivers can't achieve without riding a bike. sorry, that is incorrect. as a bike rider, you will be more aware of your own vulnerability, but it doesn't mean that when you hop behind the wheel of a car, you have a better skill set than someone who has never ridden a bike.

very true

[fg_nitro]

JC I have never seen moto riders on the phone, texting, doing facials while trying to move through traffic. However I have seen plenty of motorists do such things.

[prydey]

comprehension skills aren't too flash regarding this topic.

[351@GT]

I was going to elaborate a little more, but i dont think its worth it.

bike skill sets CAN more you more aware in a car, but its not a given, or to say their better than the next car only driver.

Last thing i will say is go ride one and see for yourself whether or not it makes your more alert/aware.

[Ben73]

Originally Posted by fg_nitro

JC I have never seen moto riders on the phone, texting, doing facials while trying to move through traffic. However I have seen plenty of motorists do such things.

If it was physically possible to do those things on a bike, I'm sure some riders would

[Aussie XB12SS]

Originally Posted by prydey

anticipation is not unique to those who choose to ride bikes.

those in this thread that ride bikes seem to believe that they aquire a unique set of skills that car drivers can't achieve without riding a bike. sorry, that is incorrect. as a bike rider, you will be more aware of your own vulnerability, but it doesn't mean that when you hop behind the wheel of a car, you have a better skill set than someone who has never ridden a bike.

Been riding for bikes for years.
Yes we do become aware of our own vulnerability but we also do learn to be more aware of other road users when we are in a car or like myself when behind the wheel of a truck.
You need to ride a bike to realise what it takes to stay on two wheels & most bike riders if they have any brains use the same skills when behind the wheel of a car.
Not saying better car driving skills but perhaps better at knowing what to look for than a lot of cage drivers.
& I'm not talking about the weekend warriors riding in singlets & shorts trying to look cool.

[Zed7fiddy]

I dont sprout myself to be the best rider or driver in the world, but ive always said that all drivers should be taught how to ride, just to give them a idea of what its like for us on 2 wheels, they will see the road in a whole new light.

[aussie muscle]

i think some motorcyclists take crazy risks as do car drivers. i'd say the ratio is about the same.

[Pis-ton broke]

Originally Posted by LeadFoot81

Hell no, most of the motorbike riders I see are insane!!
They speed, weave through and cut off traffic at crazy speeds...the majority are impatient and irresponsible.

I can understand how you'd become desensitised to speed riding a bike everyday, but that doesn't make it ok (or safe) to speed.

And as some have said, being an enthusiast doesn't count for much as being one doesn't automatically make you good at the thing you're in to.

Yes to the OP.


yeah i totally get that, i think some poeple are startled that a bike is suddenly next/behind them . but try and remember that a rider is 100% focused on the traffic and his/her riding. he's not changing cd's, talking on the phone or picking his nose,etc. sometimes its so easy for a bike to flow thorugh traffic. but that doesn,t mean it right too cause problems.

[Olbucko]

Forty years ago when I learnt to ride a Motor Cycle a friend told me to ride as if you are invisible, don't trust anybody. If you apply that advice when you are driving a car it must make you a safer driver as well.

Remember there are old motorcyclists and there are stupid motorcyclists, but there are no stupid old motorcyclists.

[Legit290]

wasn't that a quote about that kiwi crop duster from that aviation show on foxtel?????

i think motorcyclists are pretty safe drivers until they try and get their falcon between the other cars at the lights....ouch!

[Captain Stubing]

Wouldn't it be the case, that a person who has ridden a motorcycle, bus, tractor, B-double, would appreciate the extra hazards that need to be looked out for?

If a driver has experience in motorcycle riding, driving taxi's, buses, semi's, tanks - that all gives experience to that driver in different situations.

Of course that will make them a better driver, because they have more experience to draw from.

If they don't draw from their experience, then they are just plain stupid.

[Bridgette01]

Originally Posted by prydey

comprehension skills aren't too flash regarding this topic.

Agreed, that bottle of red caught me out, sorry