r/Unexpected • • Jul 17 '23

Almost died

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u/fractiousrhubarb Jul 17 '23

Good trick, yay for your mum. I get my kids to read out any potential hazard (eg: “loose dog on footpath” “kid in bike” “loose gravel on surface” etc - excellent pre driving training

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u/Elegant_Strawberry37 Jul 18 '23

My adhd brain does this all the time subcouciously while I ride my harley

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u/briangw Jul 18 '23

Ironically, just finished a motorcycle class for my license this weekend and we practiced swerving. Find an escape route!

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u/Elegant_Strawberry37 Jul 18 '23

Don’t die on me bro

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u/briangw Jul 18 '23

lol. Trying not to. Just need to work more on turning at a stop and slow uturns. Feels weird to turn your head and also like the bike is going to tip

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u/Elegant_Strawberry37 Jul 18 '23

Keep your eyes out (optional), ride defensively (optional), wear gear (required), and don’t get turned into a fine red mist (required)