Did you manage to guess what happened? A classic SMIDSY, that just leaves you wondering how on earth they didn’t see you, your headlights, hi-vis, or anything past their nose. Thankfully, they braked at the last second and I resisted the urge to panic brake and managed to swerve. Breaking those panic reactions is not easy, it takes time and is something that new riders often struggle with. It’s all too easy to grab a fistful of front brake, lock up and hit the deck. Of course, it helps a lot if you have ABS.
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Sixth Sense Skills – Tip 10 (SMIDSY)
One reply on “Sixth Sense Skills – Tip 10 (SMIDSY)”
Ahh, the SMIDSY… Just proves that no matter how good a rider is, they are still at the mercy of the unwary car driver. A good lesson in observation!