5 Highway Mistakes You Must Avoid

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[Clone]

Everything you just said applies to cars too. So many accidents can be avoided by just simply having situational awareness. I ride my bike the same way I drive my car. I don't sit in pockets of slow moving traffic. Not sitting in blind spots. Space is king. Find a good, wide open spot in the traffic pattern and stay there in the right most possible lane unless passing or if someone is broke down on the side of the road. You always teach a valuable lesson. Thank you!

[carpenterhillstudios]

My sister-in-law had a bumper sticker "If you don't like this speed you'd really not like my slow speed" and never a turn signal and always in the left lane. She was a danger and a hazard everywhere she went. I refused to ride with her or drive separately. I see so many others with this mentality. Share the road is not in their vocabulary.
Thanks for making these points and all the other things that prompt a video from you.

[john.]

One of the best tips I got from you was when you said “you’re probably a 3 when you think you’re a 10.” I remember going out on the twisties that day, trying to re-approach corners I thought I mastered, and trying broaden my thinking when it comes out outrageous hazards that could come from anywhere. Thanks

[halnwheels]

This is all really good advice. As a longtime rider, I learned long ago to take full responsibility for my choice to ride a motorcycle. That means to realize that others on the road are going to do silly things with their cars. So yes, like you say, use the entrance ramp or acceleration lane to merge easily into the flow of traffic. Also, New Jersey is one of those states that has traffic laws governing the use of the "passing lane". That's right, the left lane is not the fast lane, it's the passing lane. Our former governor, Chris Christie, realized that it was those self appointed speed enforcers who planted themselves in the left lane who were actually more dangerous than those who were driving above the speed limit. He raised a campaign to enforce the passing lane law. Unfortunately, this enforcement faded away after he left office. One other thing that I do is that when I am entering a traffic situation where people are entering the roadway or looking to cross lanes, I maintain a consistent speed. These other drivers are trying to gauge my speed and time their crossing. It's not the time to start changing my speed and creating an unpredictable situation. This has served me pretty well. It's a constant effort though, to shrug off the idiots and not let them get to me. Ride smart and be safe!

[dougdorsey]

Greg, thank you for speaking Truth! I am back riding after 30 years, took the beginner class got you first book. I practice in my work parking lot and now deciding on my next class. You are saving lives

[kellydrover]

These are the top 5 thing to never do for anyone driving! Not just motorcycles !
Great video ..

[haldersoham]

I agree with all the things.. and I would like to add on to it - for the blinkers I think it's much better if it's given a 4-5 seconds gap before we change lanes or turn. As it helps other drivers to understand and react to our intentions. Otherwise they might not process it properly if I show an indicator and switch immediately.

[dough]

These things apply to all vehicles, not specifically bikes. You forgot don't talk with your hands while riding a bike at 80+ especially after seeing all that trash on the road. I would also add that while scanning you should be constantly aware of what if anything is going on behind you.

[FarRightRider]

Impeding the flow of traffic is a real thing. If you're doing the speed limit and others are trying to move faster, you're 100% correct, just moved outta the way. And this also works if you get pulled over. As long as you're going with the flow of the traffic and not being a "hero" trying to jump in front of everyone else, you can fight that in court and win. Edited at this point: I love the content your bring to us and not just posting max wrist bulshit. Thank you!

[dlhdonn]

Amen to all your points!! Additional point to make on the last issue of being in far right lane early to take exit: If you discover that this is the case because you're in unfamiliar territory....too bad for you. Accept the fact that you need to safely get over to the right lane after the exit and take the next one to backtrack. **Special note: If this happens to you in Spokane...keep going for miles until you see an exit with an actual overpass that you know you can backtrack from or you'll be hopelessly lost!

[jeffreyjones]

THANK GOD YOU POSTED THIS!
Left lane campers and idiots that try to merge into 75 mph traffic doing 45 are two of my top pet peeves. Thanks for calling them out.
You also point out the importance of thinking ahead. It is so important, especially for motorcycles. Fortunately I earned a commercial pilots license years ago. thinking ahead is a must when you are doing 300mph! If you're not 100 miles ahead of the airplane, you're begging for trouble so that part came naturally to me.
Another one of my pet peeves is riders that think the number of years they have been riding is a direct indicator of their riding skill. I have 2 friends that have been riding for over 20 years and thought they were expert riders. Both crashed because they grabbed the front brake in a panic situation. Neither of them has had any additional training after taking the basic course decade's ago. (But they do have loud pipes to make them safer LOL)
I am 65 years young and my first bike was a 2hp minibike at age 13. I rode a little Motocross in my 20's and now ride a 1250gs and for fun in the woods a Kawasaki klx250. Even after all those years of riding I'm not kidding myself. Riding, like flying require perishable skills. With time compitance fades and bad habits develop. The weather here in Florida is miserable this time of year and parking lots are the most uncomfortable place imaginable but that won't stop me from taking refresher courses at least every 2 years. This time it will be with a training facility you are familiar with as you took the same course with the "motorman"
Thank you so much for all you do to make motorcycling safer. I also want to thank you for your service to our Country!
Keep up the good work and stay safe!
Jeff

[peterrichards]

All great advice that can easily be forgotten once you think you know it all. Stick with the basics and stay safe. Excellent video.

[johncworkley]

Love this video you are saying what cars need to know as well no differnce than if you are in a car they all need to hear this, LOVE

[andrepaquet]

Thanks, interesting stuff as usual... One more: you should position the bike within your line in a way to give yourself the best view ahead (between the left, middle and right side of your line). It is important in heavy traffic where the distance between vehicles in reduced. This will give you more time to see eventual obsticals on the road. In addition, you will be better positioned in case you need an escape path ahead of you.

[Jett_Heller]

Really appreciating your brutal honestly MotoJitsu and your videos. I am in my 50s and booked for learners motorcycle licence. Although many aspects your talk about is directly related to riders it can also be applied to drivers. A lot of commonsense and awareness and constant alertness. People are so quick to blame others on the road when they also need to consider their actions as well. However there certainly are lots of idiots on the road!

[michiganborn]

I just now stumbled across this channel and realized that your cruising the roadways of San Diego.
Used to live there in the 80's and still have an aunt in IB.
Brought back memories when riding around Balboa Park because my Jr. High school was right next to the zoo on Park Ave.
Rode my Street Glide down there in '17 from Sacramento via highway 395.
Totally awesome ride.

[dupchenproductions]

Thank you!!!! So many people don't seem to understand these rules! Great job explaining!

[mikec]

#1on your video. I have come across so many drivers who think the on ramp to the expressway is in a school zone for some reason 🤬

Thanks for the info it confirmed i pretty much do these things almost 100% of the time. I am still human and have to remember every time i ride to practice these items.

[normg]

You have no idea how much I enjoyed watching someone who encourages taking responsibility instead of blaming others for their own shortsightedness. Well done and a big, fat LIKE!

[michaeldamico]

I love this guy…!!!
I already think like you…!!!
I wish I could share this video with EVERYONE…!!!
Everything he says is right on the money…!!!
I hate when they put their blinker on…. and change lanes without checking first.. Then cut you off…and they are thinking… well.. I put my Signal on…!!