Motorcycle Crash | 10 Years on & What It Taught Me!

It has been 10 years since I had a pretty bad motorcycle crash, 11 this November in fact.
I learnt a lot over those 10 years, here are the most important things I think it taught me.

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[_zzpza]

My dad always used to say, "The cemetery is full of people who had the right of way".

[stephenbrown]

Once you find out that “Right of way” doesn’t actually exist it can help your riding/driving.

[yuyutheredbriar]

“Dont go faster than you can see and stop in.” So telling, very true! even in a van im creeping country lanes at 20 because i know people take tight, blind corners at 40-60. Still having plenty of near misses.

[Eammim]

Always worth remembering - half the drivers out there are below average ability!

[lilynorthover]

Dont imagine everyone's trying to kill you, that just makes you scared or aggressive. If you think they are all idiots, you won't be far wrong. Don't expect them to be good drivers because they most likely won't be. Don't get into arguments, you can't teach stupid. Like Spicy says, just get away from them and try to enjoy the rest of your ride.😊

[paulkinsella]

Good video once again. Not only is it almost 13 years to the day since I got home from hospital following a fairly horrific crash, (totally my fault, many lessons learned!) Followed by nearly a year of recuperation and visits to the physioterrorist. I recently had exactly the same conversation on I riding group for family and friends I run, about the right of way, avoiding road rage and riding below your limits to expand your safety bubble. Wise words young man. Respect from a proper old fart!

[RussRyan]

I highly recommend anyone takes their advanced driving or riding test. The skills you pick up will make anyone a safer driver and rider.
I always expect everyone to pull out on me, cut the roundabout, run any red light. I will not just fly through a crossroad with a green light because I have right of way. If I can see far down the other roads then fine. If I can't due to buildings or vehicles I will slow until I can.
As already said. Having an accident that's not your fault, but if planning better you could avoided is still an accident. On bike could be life changing.
I have avoided hundreds of accidents that would not be my fault. It's like a game being able to predict what other will do. Get good at it and it will keep you safe and stop you getting annoyed. 👍

[fredblogsmac.]

its funny how some hospital time is a big educator, respect my friend

[SimplyElectronicsOfficial]

It's honestly an intuition and way of thinking and seeing the road and various possibilities that could happen at any given second, it's almost like you're always running simulations in your head at any one time, paying attention to details that normally you wouldn't think are important, like the body language of other cars, where peoples eyes are looking, and honestly a lot of the time pure instinct and gut feeling. It's also about not being a dick, and understanding that you are vulnerable at all times. I think any truly experienced rider will have this, and I think it really won't develop until you have actually experienced a crash of some sort.

[paulbudford]

Funny coincidence. I was thinking about your crash this morning as I put my textile trousers on. The two pairs of trousers offer no protection in a crash specifically. 😞

[antify]

I get your comments, all valid. None of us want to be in a serous accident and injury or worse. I passed my test in March 22, fortunately for me I’d been driving a car for 40 years, so hazard perception was already in place. I believe common sense is your biggest friend, I’ve also taken on extra training with the IAM and passed that. It’s all about giving yourself the best chance.

[kevinmobile]

Thanks for that informative video derived, as it was, from real-life experiences. Your advice to "hold back" is critical I believe regardless of whether you think that a following vehicle will simply grab that space, get irritated or make you a minute or two latter than otherwise. It simply gives you more time and space to think and act and could save injury or worse.

Your comment that you "shouldn't go faster than the distance you can see" can be extended to: "on your side of the road". That gives still further time to avoid a broken down - and out of sight - tractor etc!

[rhythmrida]

I rode from London to Southend last night with a friend and a van intentionally went out of his way to try and knock me off. Doing 50 on a dual carriageway. Safe to say my confidence is now knocked

[Jacrro]

got my first bike about 2 weeks ago now and what i have learnt is that people are extremely bad at driving and extremely impatient, even if youre at the speed limit. wish people could do better

[WasNotWas]

The most annoying for me is when i occasionally hold back a bit for this very reason - and the impatient driver behind honks because they are twats

[drunksupportcharacter]

Myself i had a car crash 2020, a lory squashed me basically, it wasnt that bad, the takeaway was it could of been so much worse, im wasnt even thinking about my life i was thinking "jeez what if my airbags went off" either way those are times i wish to forget.

and in my youth, i liked speed to a point, as soon as i had access to my "privately owned test track" at one point, I floored it in a car, and it had so much to give, to the point where i was like, "Hold on a minute, if i do this the danger is tenfold" if i didnt go silly speeds once in my life i would of never of understood that it is basically a pointless buzz, because one day someone wont have a leg to stand on, either way you put it.

[TheScortUK]

Had my biggie back in 2008 - still have memory issues and loss following that accident, along with all the aches that come with having metal work fitted. Unfortunately I've had three more offs since that, but thankfully none knocked me out or put me in hospital again 😂

[johnschlesinger]

Thanks for an excellent video. Knowing what the stopping distances at different speeds actually look like is very important, and I think most drivers and riders pay little attention to this. Using acceleration sense and minimising use of the brakes is a very good thing to do, as is keeping all machine inputs smooth: the less one needs to think about machine control, the more one can observe what is going on.

[leabrattle-parker]

Great as always. That was an horrific crash, you are lucky to be able to ride. Good long observation is key when riding, if you see a car waiting, let them pull out.

[JRYDDER]

Good topic 👍 I had a crash at 20mph (50/50) and luckily wasn't hurt too badly but it is the legal side that is annoying and long! 😤😤 I did learned a lot from it but never changed the way I ride 👍 Practice a bit everytime you are riding your bike and eventually all makes sense 😊 Knowing your bike is a priority as every bike handles differently, practice makes perfect 👌 Road rage is pointless as doesnt get you anywhere and might get you into trouble, personally take a breather for a minute and just let it go 😎 also common sense when riding a bike will take you a long way 🤩 be safe 😊