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How far ahead are you usually looking in traffic?
Just to the bumper of the car in front.
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]
2 vehicles.
9%
 9%  [ 6 ]
As far as I can.
84%
 84%  [ 53 ]
Never stayed behind another vehicle so I don't understand the question.
6%
 6%  [ 4 ]
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bazza
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PostPosted: 09:30 - 01 Jul 2006    Post subject: How Far? Reply with quote
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PostPosted: 09:36 - 01 Jul 2006    Post subject: Reply with quote
its not that simple though , I don't keep a fixed distance view , and I keep flicking my eyes back and forth to road side hazards like crossings chavs and stuff , to just before my wheel for shit like rocks bottles and hub caps.

while at the same time looking ahead and glace now and again at me speedo.
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PostPosted: 09:43 - 01 Jul 2006    Post subject: Reply with quote
I just wondered if there was any link between all these recent posts about cagers "unexpectedly" pulling out in front of bikes and how people observe the road ahead.
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PostPosted: 01:08 - 02 Jul 2006    Post subject: Reply with quote
Itchy wrote:
its not that simple though , I don't keep a fixed distance view , and I keep flicking my eyes back and forth to road side hazards like crossings chavs and stuff , to just before my wheel for shit like rocks bottles and hub caps.

while at the same time looking ahead and glace now and again at me speedo.


im the same, there is no set distance
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PostPosted: 10:56 - 02 Jul 2006    Post subject: Reply with quote
Itchy wrote:
its not that simple though , I don't keep a fixed distance view , and I keep flicking my eyes back and forth to road side hazards like crossings chavs and stuff , to just before my wheel for shit like rocks bottles and hub caps.

while at the same time looking ahead and glace now and again at me speedo.


Me to i just scan everything thats going on, especially during rush hour in Bolton/Manchester. And when its hot i also like to perve at fit ladies Thumbs Up Very Happy
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PostPosted: 00:04 - 03 Jul 2006    Post subject: Reply with quote
I observe the traffic as far as I can see so I can see things coming, if anything, ie accidents/danger but look at the brake lights of 2 cars in front. Thumbs Up
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PostPosted: 00:10 - 03 Jul 2006    Post subject: Reply with quote
even if you see it coming a mile off and its not really dangerous, its still annoying

in particular the merc drivers think other road users should give way to them as they are a bit more important than the rest of us

and cocky blokes who cross knowing you have to slow down or avoid them as they cross your path, i tend to blast the horn just as i pass as if i think they didnt see me, when i know they did. Its loud enough to make them jump which makes me feel better.
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PostPosted: 02:29 - 03 Jul 2006    Post subject: Reply with quote
It depends on where i am and what speed im doing.

If im going through town at about 30mph i look all around, If im on the motorway and giving it a fist full i look as far ahead as i can.
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