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Originally Posted by pylon
If you have never been in a true race track setting, you are probably unaware of the ignorance of that statement. Navigating city streets, merging correctly and watching for pedestrians seem like kindergarten trying to keep track of speed marker cones at 200 kph, or lean into a corner 5 feet off someones tail with no opportunity to brake. Track safety requires a level of awareness and attention that is so far beyond what the average driver has to deal with it is laughable, whether it is cars or bikes.
I have 20 years of driving experience under my belt, class 5 and 6 without one at fault accident, and a total of 4 demerits all when I was under 20 in the pre photo radar era. The only accident I was involved in would have killed most riders, had they not had the awreness of what to do. I was lucky enough to escapewith just a busted leg.
I have also worked a few summers as a certified motorcycle riding instructor as well, so I think I can say I have a little experience and knowledge on the subject. Teaching someone to ride a motorcycle which requires an actual physical skill set, as well as obeying the rules of the road are 5 fold more difficult than teaching someone to point a automatic, 4 wheel drive pickup truck down the road without hitting people exiting their cars.
At the OP, How the hell are you so close to the shoulder that you have to slam on the brakes to avoid tagging her? Are you really that good of a driver that you did not notice the person in the back window or their outside or rearview mirror exiting the vehicle? If she was in the vehicle and the brake lights were not on in the car that should signal someone is likely to exit the car. These are all things an advanced driver will observe.
Again in all my years working in the business I do, and the thousands of test drives I have been on and all the miles I have put on both cars and motorcycles, and the road and classroom instruction I have led. The people that claim to having these awesome driving skill sets, have always been the ones that were the biggest hazards on the road.
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My money is on you being the worst 'It's never my fault' kind of driver on here.
You rant about the OP not being aware and you weren't even there to assess the situation. Nice.