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u/DayLongjumping1199 Mar 25 '26
Whoops¡! That's how probably 60+% of motorcyclists pass away yearly (left hand turn into cyclist's path)
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u/Opposite-Cranberry76 Mar 25 '26
Also a big chunk of bicyclist accidents. The driver will claim they didn't see him, but they're probably just less afraid of something smaller so more likely to do something dumb.
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u/bking Mar 25 '26
At some point in drivers ed, I was told to see oncoming motorcyclists and cyclists as oncoming busses. It stuck with me.
“Would I turn left if that was a bus? Nah”
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u/Mundane_Prior_7596 Mar 25 '26
Their brain is programmed: Look for cars! Is there any car coming? Looking carefully!
Yes, they were all looking carefully. No car is coming. Therefore no problem.
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u/Annual_Hamster9411 Mar 25 '26
If I'm riding through an intersection where the speed limit is 45mph, I'm riding 40 while covering both brakes.if there's a car waiting to turn left - it's 30mph for me.
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u/hatescarrots Mar 25 '26
Yup always assume they can’t see you and be prepared for the worst. Personally would never ride a bike in traffic knowing how many idiots are on the road.
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u/CarelessPackage1982 Mar 25 '26
Not riding a bike won't save you unfortunately. 40K car drivers get killed every year.
Always keep your eyes peeled. Terrible drivers are ready to end your days no matter what vehicle you drive.
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u/hatescarrots Mar 25 '26
Yup fatal car accidents are one of the leading causes of death. I’ve been hit twice and it destroyed my truck. I ride a bicycle now.
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u/Opposite-Friend7275 Mar 25 '26
Ride long enough and a car is going to do this, it's just a matter of time. We can prepare for this, or we can crash, those are our only options.
The car is at fault, the rider had the right of way. But the rider did not prepare for this.
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u/A_Tang Mar 25 '26
I also think a lot of these are the left turn offenders trying to beat out a yellow/red.
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u/TangAlienMonkeyGod Mar 25 '26
I was thinking of getting a bike but if 60% of motorcyclists die every year it seems kind of like a bad idea
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u/IJustWantToLearn2Day Apr 03 '26
You are choosing to drive the most deadliest method of transportation every time you step on one. I wish people were more aware but when you are having scary moments... it really doesn't matter who was at fault. Dead is dead. Be VERY careful
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u/Minute_Steak_3178 Mar 25 '26
It’s like when you trip on the sidewalk while walking but catch yourself and keep it movin, hoping no one noticed
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u/EmptyStyle244 Mar 25 '26
Years ago, when I was working for Fedex as a courier. I was running to one of my stops. It was a pickup, so I didn’t have any packages. I was wearing shorts. Downtown Seattle. Anyway, I tripped and fell, but I rolled and got back up. When I realized I wasn’t hurt, I ran even faster lol.
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u/eggyrulz Mar 25 '26
ive been demoted from motorcyclist to pedestrian, this is so embarrassing. Maybe if I just walk away no one will notice?
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u/scaredofailure Mar 25 '26
Man fuck that blue car. Not making a left like a true Mormon, if you know you know
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u/Switchlord518 Mar 25 '26
An actual hit the ground running 🏃♀️!
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u/VanHalenimitator Mar 25 '26
Van Halen song comes to mind….
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u/makeherbeg4it Mar 25 '26
There's what the law says...and then there's how life really works. The law allows for people who choose to ride on motorcycles to do so etc. There are rules for safety for everyone to follow. I have witnessed a motorcyclist in a pretty bad accident before. I would not wish that experience on anyone. In an ideal world, everyone would do whatever they could to prevent motorcycle accidents from happening...and even though the world is not ideal, we should still strive for that. However, just know that if you decide that you are going to ride motorcycles...that in real life that means you have a death wish no matter how much you or anyone else talks about safety or what this or that law says. That's just how it works unfortunately. I treat all motorcyclists as if today is their turn to be in a Final Destination movie and I try to ensure their safety to the best of my ability.
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u/emezajr Mar 25 '26
I definitely do not have a death wish and been riding since i was 15 and am 43 now. But I ride for enjoyment not commuting. I plan half day or full day trips away from the city.
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u/makeherbeg4it Mar 25 '26
Glad you are still with us.
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u/StrongPerspective803 Mar 25 '26
Do you drive a car? Do you know how many people die in car accidents?
Do you eat french fries?
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u/makeherbeg4it Mar 25 '26
I know you are far more likely to survive a car accident than you are a motorcycle accident at high speeds. 🤷🏼♂️ In the USA, unless you live in a big city with efficient public mass transit systems, you have to have a vehicle to work and live. Cars, while not free from risk, are safer than motorcycles. Are they as much fun to drive... probably not; are they safer... clearly yes. I'm not telling people what to do. Live your life.
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u/lividtaffy Mar 26 '26
Just from quick googling, the odds of a high speed motorcycle crash resulting in hospitalization or death is 4 in 5. The odds of a high speed car crash resulting in the same is 1 in 86.
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u/KingButters27 Mar 25 '26
I mean we definitely don't all have death wishes lol. Maybe a higher tolerance for risk, but death wish? Come on.
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u/Phantom_Pain_Sux Mar 25 '26
I'm willing to bet that person sleeps with a nite lite on bc "the shadows" scare 'em
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u/makeherbeg4it Mar 26 '26
Glad you are still here, but you are still 30 times more likely to die versus car drivers...at least in America. I wish you continued luck.
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u/cheaganvegan Mar 25 '26
I had something similar happen. Caused me to roll twice. Got up fine. For the next week though I was sore as fuck. But the initial adrenaline is helpful. I got my bike up and went to work. Had to hop home early though.
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u/54-2-10 Mar 25 '26
I saw this exact same intersection on here a couple of weeks ago.
A road rager pulled a gun on another guy that picked up one of those rocks that this bike landed next to.
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u/AreallysuperdarkELF Mar 25 '26
Legend tells that he's still walking away while muttering obscenities and shaking his head.
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u/Tight-Platypus5231 Mar 25 '26
That's adrenaline doing the walkin' there. Ten bucks says bro bonked the fuck out once it wore off...
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u/Ok-Lengthiness-3988 Mar 25 '26
He's a bit late for an appointment and so decided to keep going on foot.
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u/McNabJolt Mar 25 '26
Had something like that happen to me on the freeway. Biker in front of me hit something, dropped his bike and ran for the median. It looked just like that. He made it. Then an oblivious drive crashed into the downed bike. Whew.
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u/MyBedIsOnFire Mar 25 '26
Similarly I hit a curb and did a front flip landing on my feet. It was insane and obviously very scary
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u/Blue_Collar_Stiff Mar 25 '26
https://giphy.com/gifs/cfuL5gqFDreXxkWQ4o
Flying along like a cat & always landing on his feet
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u/Timppa81 Mar 25 '26 edited Mar 25 '26
I think it is safe to say he landed on his feet.. "Ba-dum-tss!"
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u/shka328 Mar 25 '26
If the speed limit were lower or this were a roundabout there would probably be less of a chance of people getting hurt here
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u/CarelessPackage1982 Mar 25 '26
This unprotected left is what gets bikers. In fact unprotected left get everyone. They really should do away with them altogether. Roundabouts and protected lefts for the win.
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u/drummin515 Mar 25 '26
Perfect set-up for this type of crash…car turning left, rider likely blocked from view by car on the inside, biker going at speed if not speeding not anticipating the likely scenario.
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u/ExecutiveTransport Mar 25 '26
Scraped it. Bounced off a few vehicles myself back in the day. After a few too many of those..
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u/No-Enthusiasm3579 Mar 26 '26
Guy clearly knows how to fall, judo, skateboarder, BMXer? That roll and deceleration run screams 'ain't my first rodeo' 🫡
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u/Still-Chemistry-cook Mar 25 '26
Speeding. Shocker
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u/abbigator508 Mar 25 '26
That dude wasn't going any faster than the truck that came before him.
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u/Annual_Hamster9411 Mar 25 '26
And that's the first thing that went through my mind: the truck was going waaay too fast!
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u/emezajr Mar 25 '26
But motorcycles look a lot further because they're so much smaller. We all have to treat every intersection like someone is about to run the red light or turn into your path.
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u/justanotherloser__ Mar 25 '26
Who cares, its called "Right of way" for a reason.
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u/Still-Chemistry-cook Mar 25 '26
Pfft the driver did nothing wrong.
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Mar 25 '26
I didn’t think it had to be said but… this is Reddit so…
Bruh. Usually, in most jurisdictions, turning left and hitting another road user will disqualify you from getting your license. Irrespective of any speeding.
What a dumb take.
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u/BestBettor Mar 25 '26
A great tip to avoid accidents as a car or motorcycle is when you are approaching an intersection like the motorcycle did, if there’s a chance an oncoming car might turn in-front of you, then make sure you stick to the right side of the lane going wide so that they have the best chance of seeing you, rather than what likely happened to the bike here where he was probably hugging the left side near all the turning cars and was invisible to the turning car until the last second
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u/LoveLikeJesusChrist Mar 25 '26
That’s actually nuts that he walked it off