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What things am I a dumbass about?
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Don't brake in curves, whether you have a car or bike. Especially in slippery conditions.
More fun fact than subject..will file this one under 'safe vehicle handling'
Oh most people can't drive. Recently read an article 90% of drivers overestimate themselves. I know I'm above average but by far not a good driver. I still try to become better.
For sure. I've done several high level driving courses for work. TL;Dr drive slower, increase follow distance. You may arrive 30 seconds late but it would eliminate the chance of so many accidents. Learning to ride a motorbike made my driving way better too.
I'd even doubt that. If you take an average and factor in that you might at one time have a crash due to your shitty driving, you'll always arrive infinitely faster.
Oh there's a good video I'd recommend about cornering on a bike: you're leaning the wrong way by F9
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The much more general I'd give is don't brake at speed. Well do if you have to, but afterwards look back and see how it could have been avoided with better planning. Outside of a handful of situations (offramps, downhills, some wild speed limit changes, and of course coming to a complete stop) engine braking is more than sufficient for any driver that actually anticipates and maintains a safe following distance. Not only is it much safer, forces you to think ahead, but it also greatly reduces fuel consumption.
It's also IMO the best way to ride a motorcycle spiritedly on the road.
(However you should also know how to perform an emergency stop. Whether you're in a car, on a bicycle, or a motorcycle, get on a straight and train for the hardest possible stop. It might save yours or someone else's life someday. Crazy that some drivers don't even know what their ABS feels like!)
I know this yet I still do it. I guess this should be preceeded by “gauge your entry speed”.