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Ah, so the biggest factor is behavior? People also drive recklessly in cars, but they more often end up getting other people instead. So we should encourage the
by KozmoNau7 9y ago
Ah, so the biggest factor is behavior? People also drive recklessly in cars, but they more often end up getting other people instead. So we should encourage them to ride bikes.
- edejong 9y agoThe main factor is mode, not behaviour. The point is: the probability of paychological trauma involuntarily caused to others is much higher on a bike than on a car, regardless of behaviour. Seatbelts and other minimum driver safety are obligatory for the same reason.
- KozmoNau7 9y ago"driving 200 kph while overtaking through the middle" is reckless behavior, irrespective of the mode of transport. You don't have a bike license, do you? Your line of reasoning is very consistent with car drivers who are a bit afraid of traffic, and very afraid of "murdercycles".
- edejong 9y agoToo often I see motorcycles being missed, because of their limited visibility and unpredictability. Due to that, and their higher vulnerability, they ask more attention of other road users. If I hit a car, well, it’s likely we both survive. If I hit a motorcycle I might well have a death on my consciousness.
- KozmoNau7 9y agoThat is because of inattentive and unskilled drivers. Most reasonable riders try to be as visible as humanly possible (and ride as if they're invisible). A motorcycle isn't unpredictable, it goes forwards or turns somewhat, just like a car.