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My personal discutibilissimo Decalogue and self-regulation, to which I stick after having risked their skin several times ...
- Maintain safe distances
The overall performance of the bike under braking is poor: not talking about stoppies on track, we must consider the reaction time, the "no confidence" in the asphalt, the risk of being buffered et c.
It 's very difficult to maintain awareness in the daily routine in traffic, the necessary margins. Take into account a possible sudden movement (also a stop violent) who goes before us is not enough: if the pile-up obstacle goes to zero speed in a split second. E 'need mental training to see who goes before us like a wall against which you are traveling at full speed.
not get used to entrust their safety uncertain availability of a corridor of escape between cars in a maneuver with the bike set-up braking pressure is very difficult and is likely to lead to trajectories difficult to assess (classic: the margin between the columns of the machines is "invaded" by means which, in turn, seek to evade the obstacle).
Always maintain a safe space around you (yes, even the back!)
often hear talk of "reaction time" (about one second), but in motion should be added the "response time" to get to the levers and brake, start to climb, whether it is preferable to find a way out or risk capture, check the mirrors ... not how to give a "beam" on a car with ABS (so who pays buffers ...)!
Guide - based on what we actually see, but especially what NOT see.
The majority of accidents at intersections or in motion is in curves.
Stop thinking "I suddenly popped out of hand" (as I did for a long time), mentally takes some getting used to consider this possibility, as is normal and very possible.
not trust the traffic lights green.
Getting used to think "I see the open road," not "I do not see dangers: the dangers are such precisely because they are not seen (classic blind corner).
If you ride with this awareness, we realize that speed limits are not as absurd as they seem.
- Do not overtake
Overtaking is, in itself, a risky maneuver.
reduce his visibility by others, in addition to its field of view. Decreases the safety margin and the margin on the trajectories. Close to traffic more dangerous (in the opposite direction) and the entrance of the crossings.
is worth only pass:
a) parked cars (tail) BEARING in mind that even machines "almost stationary" can in a split second out of the column, or
b) machinery in motion beyond which you are unsure (visually) that there is open road (machinery, curves and intersections) for at least a hundred yards.
always evaluate the risk / benefit: If you overtake from 80 kph to 120 for short distances, the time savings is negligible on normal routes.
- Be visible
not just a matter of eye-catching clothing, lights, flashing ALWAYS et c.
must strive to be "visible" even when you have not, with a linear, definite and predictable, so people to know exactly where you are when they're looking the other way (classic: the driver who overtakes thinking that the rider, in turn overtaking us, go much slower than imagined).
- not to take advantage
be able to do things that are denied to motorists, it does not mean automatically have their rights.
A row is always a row at the cinema as the street. If you are not guaranteed to be no effect on the traffic of others, refrain from "wriggling" several (classic example: the bikers making their way to the highway code). The possibilities are
operating privileges "extra" if you can not enjoy (the classic car blocked in an emergency lane) do not take it.
- Be aware of the risk
The truth is that a dangerous maneuver can be repeated many times without consequences. This leads, sometimes unconsciously, to a poor perception of risk and a dangerous addiction.
ESPECIALLY convince them that 99% of BIKERS GUIDE dangerously for themselves and for others, so do not follow the example for emulation or simple automation.
Getting used immediately to prevent such moves, even when it is "ball" at the highest concentration, so that it becomes automatic when you are tired, devolved, when conditions change rapidly (rain, dark) or when you are simply elated to the new curve just surfaced ...
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- Be aware of your limits
Notwithstanding the "stakes" self-imposed above, further increase margins in poor condition. Getting used to be "an examination of conscience" every time you get in motion: you are drunk? you sleep? you are tired? you are distracted? How old are you? how are your reflexes? your view? In
bike is more difficult to be honest with yourself, why not simply a means of transportation, the passion comes into play, the irrational, the machismo, competition, aggression, et c.
- Reduce the risk
The possibilities are endless maneuvering: always choose one that offers more room for error, to reconsider, to escape. NEVER choose a trajectory required (classic return from overtaking "stuck" behind a medium that is in turn overtaking).
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- Ignore the signs for speed
A penalty on the highway do not send in ruins, while addressing a blind curve at 50 can be very dangerous. In a normal country would take the signs to give advance notice of a threat (to themselves or others) in Italy seem to put a bit random on the basis of criteria other than "administrative", and there is absolutely to be trusted.
Maintain a speed that they can actually stop within the available space on the basis of visual references safe.
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- not just your business
Everyone's life if he plays as he sees fit ... on track.
Statistics show (seems unbelievable) that the damage caused motorcycle are growing, especially pedestrians scooter.
Despite the serious risks faced by motorcyclists will not create hazards for others, especially if they are riders like you!.