Think! safety ad

Keen · World Chat Champion Joined: 03 Apr 2002 Karma :

saw that ad again today when the car hits the scooter. This time I'm 100% certain that I heard the indicator going when the car slowed to turn right. Just thought I'd say cos there was some dispute over it awhile ago.

So the ad is saying that bikers are stupid and likely to try and ovetake you even when your slowing and indicating right? that makes us look good. I like how it promotes awareness but it could have been less biased. A one where someone is pulling out of a junction and doesn't see a biker would be better.

McJamweasel · BCF Junkie Joined: 22 Mar 2002 Karma :

I agree, the indicator was definately going so it just make it seem like the bikers fault. As ferkin usual then!!!
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Dan · Brolly Dolly Joined: 04 Feb 2002 Karma :

on the other hand the car indicates very late, it is making the biker look bad though have to agree

TiN · Pocket Tin Joined: 14 Feb 2002 Karma :

You're right, there is definately the sound of indicators...however, they sound very fast, which could imply that the rear bulb has gone, and thus why the motorcyclist couldn't tell...but who the hell is gonna be able to tell!?

...my DAS instructor almost ran into the back of a transit van 'cos it just decided to stop, but it was actually indicating and waiting to turn into a junction...the rear light had blown...

Tin

Keen · World Chat Champion Joined: 03 Apr 2002 Karma :

The ad was deliberatley ambiguous

but the rider was partly to blame cos he should of seen the car slowed and pulled over to the right even if he didn't see the indicator. The car driver did indicate late though.

retrofly · World Chat Champion Joined: 11 Feb 2002 Karma :

hi
Same thibg nearly happened to me the other day, went to over take this slow car so got me speed up, just as i was about to go past he indicated and started to turn luckerly id put a big cap between me and the car so i managed to swerve past, beep beep, went his. Fuck i thought, spose it was mostly my fault but i didnt see his break lights comming on so i had no idea he was gunna turn, but im well pissed off with pple who dont indicate Right, this is one of the most dangerous things you can, ahhh thats better a like a good rant Smile

Luke
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TJ NSR · World Chat Champion Joined: 03 Feb 2002 Karma :

i dont think they wanted to blame the the car driver, so they shifted some over to the biker!!!

Bastards..

Annabella · Like a person, only smaller Joined: 03 Feb 2002 Karma :

The police are doing a Think Bike thingy deal at Wolverhampton.....to prove how much they distrust/dislike bikers, the event is happening on private car parks with Police supervising and teaching, and yet to take part you have to take your insurance documentation and lisence!

Keen · World Chat Champion Joined: 03 Apr 2002 Karma :

I know what you mean about not using brakes- drivers seem to think that using engine braking makes them a better and smoother driver, when really braking is necessary as a signal. Arseholes.

McJamweasel · BCF Junkie Joined: 22 Mar 2002 Karma :

But then its not really sensible to overtake by a junction is it?
Especially a right hander.
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zaknafien · Joined: 25 Mar 2002 Karma :

i usually undertake if im in a hurry.
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retrofly · World Chat Champion Joined: 11 Feb 2002 Karma :

Hi
yes mcjam very true:( unforunatly

Luke
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