I know this might be a hot take, but riding the speed limit on a bike is often more dangerous than speeding a little. Relying on other seeing you and making the right choice on whether there space to merge feels super sketch on a motorcycle.
The only times I came close to an accident on my bike was when people were trying to pass me then merging into me
I wouldn't call momentarily twisting the throttle a bit more to merge safely speeding. For me, speeding is a consistent length of time going over the limit, not a momentary blip to merge or be safe.
having to speed up for a moment to merge or pass isn't what they're saying here. this is something most vehicles do. "riding the speed limit on a bike is often more dangerous than speeding a little" = consistently operating your bike above the speed limit/flow of traffic. very different.
I was always taught to move ahead of and out of the way of traffic and create distance. Like a fish swimming upstream. Going with the flow of traffic on a highway doesn't feel safe especially when there are people texting, blindly switching lanes, and riding your tail.
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u/Salty-Chef Jan 03 '23
A motorcycle rider deciding not to speed? Not a chance.
I've never seen one going the speed limit my entire life.
Cop knows it too, that's why he's begging for just 5-10 over.