TBH i am kind of amazed that some truck drivers are so blind, can they like, take their blindfolds off their frickin eyes -.-
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TBH i am kind of amazed that some truck drivers are so blind, can they like, take their blindfolds off their frickin eyes -.-
Not a rant against vans but trucks then? I assume a trucker has upset you somehow? If you want to upset a trucker call him a van driver ;D
Generally I find truck drivers pretty good - provided I ensure they can always see me. It's the old thing with a truck - if you can't see their mirrors, then they can't see you. Not to mention it's a big old weight to get rolling and a lot of momentum to stop so they can get pissy if you get in their way. Having said that, like any group they are not all perfect :D
Van drivers? different kettle of fish :P
So what happened?
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First rule of defensive riding.... assume all other road users are out to kill you....
I like my van :-)
I like my van, it carries my bikes around for me :)
I like my van and being a biker I always drive it with respect and consideration for other road users Especially Bikers !!!
Well are you going to tell us 'why' then or what?
On my way to Cardiff along the A46. 3 wagons all the drivers using mobiles >:(
Plenty of any sort of driver doing the same on any road. Of course you can't tell if a biker is using his blue tooth or not inside his helmet... ::)Quote:
Originally Posted by GixxerStu
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i meant a van soz, i was driving in a bus lane alongside a tipper van and a turning came up on the left. didnt even indicate just pulled straight across and smacked into me. i cant believe there was no damage to me or the bike except for a couple of scratches.
Phew, lucky you only had scratches :o
As has been said before - assume everyone is out to get you until proven otherwise and don't forget - I know you are allowed - but driver would have glanced in mirror for a bus and a bike is a lot smaller to see.
Take care out there :)
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You were lucky there. same thing happened to a mate, broken leg, dislocated shoulder and a wrecked RSV mille factory. Never ride alongside another vehicle, get past and get seen asap. Bus lanes are a nightmare. Glad you're ok.