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Just got my first bike today. You put the fear of God in me. I'll be safe.
Take care man! Don't trust green lights!! I'm still recovering after 3 months I cannot walk..someone ran a red light when I had the left green arrow. Ride like every car has you on their hit list and wants to kill you.
@@leotovar1185 Wish you a healthy recovery. I am taking your words to heart! They are trying to kill me!
Riding with fear is not the way to go my man. Ride with awareness instead.
Cracker Cookies I wish you many miles and smiles. I’ve been riding on and off since ‘92.
I’ve only had a few close calls with cars. One almost ran me off the interstate one night because I was beside them and they (probably) didn’t see me and (probably) didn’t hear my horn or yelling but I was young and naive and should have just let off the throttle.
Intersections and cars lined up are always at the top of my alert list, but also never chill besides anyone if it can be avoided.
I bought a dirtbike to learn some skills first that was my first "motorcycle" idk if I'm gunna get a real one yet
The second guy was going WAY too fast considering the entire lane of traffic was obscuring his view. Forget motorcycles; that would have happened in a car as well.
Including his obvious aggressive shifting as if he thinks he's some super racer wannabe. Definitely say it was 100% his fault. Truck did not have line of sight, and when he did it was to late because the bike was going ridiculously too fast.
Hilarious to say the truck was "at fault", im guessing this guy did NOT tell the insurance company how fast he was going. If he did, there's no chance they'd say just the truck was at fault. Both were at fault.
If this guy was driving an SUV instead of a bike, it would have ended with 3 or more dead people in that intersection, on the evening news. Who would be at fault then, if an SUV went through that intersection at 200km/h?
Exactly.
@@Baleur I don't know if I'd even say the truck was at fault. If dude wasn't speeding the truck had plenty of time to turn which is perfectly legal
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Pegging the throttle and flying towards a junction, begging for trouble, sorry but it's plain stupidity
23 y/o here. Got my first bike and rode my first 5000km this summer. I watched your videos before I ever rode and I'm glad I did. I managed to avoid many possible close calls by first and foremost respecting other drivers. You teach riders to set aside ego and that is the most important thing in my short experience. So many times a left-turner could've smoked me, but I saw them from afar and chose to slow down to allow them ample time to make their turn, or for me to ensure that they are in fact aware of my presence. We as riders don't own the rode, as much as we may want to act like it!
Good on you. I shortened my femur on an RD350 in 1975 and it has effected my whole life
Whats a km?
All of your lessons relate to all vehicles! I'm a truck driver as well as a motorcyclist and it's common sense for me to maintain following distance. It blows my mind how and why people tailgate! Maybe if everyone had to learn to drive on a manual transmission vehicle, then things would change
Well said!
Brake lights aren't just a clue, they're the literal warning sign that the situation is changing!
Tru dat. Red alert, red alert
@@intergalacticbasketballdro7186 Yep the biker was either just bad at braking or not paying attention. As a biker myself who freqently commutes on the highway, I feel like most bikers could have stopped quite safely in that situation if they braked sufficiently and were paying attention to the cars brake lights. He had plenty of warning time to slow down more.
The guy who crashed first should never own a bile again
most times it's idiots on their phones or distracted behind the wheel
@@microtechmachineshop yea I didn’t get why he was mad at the truck driver… cars next to him were braking as well, but he decided to brake late?
I don’t own a bike but watching these has made me very cautious for motorcyclists while driving
I see watch videos all the time on rider safety. However you rarely see driving classes speak more than a couple sentences about keeping an eye out for motorcycles. I find it sad that it isn't stressed more. A good friend of mine teaches Driver's education. He is one of only two people I have ever seen that make it a serious point to speak about this, and he does at nauseum. One of the teachers rides a motorcycle, both are endurance bicycle riders. Both can be seen around town riding the speed limit in 25-35 mph zones regularly on bicycles. It isn't just motorcycles to watch out for, it is any smaller vehicle. The local Domino's franchise owner told me accidents went up when they went to the smart car, and down when they went back to small cars/pickup trucks.
imho 80% of things he teaches applies to all - starting from clueless guy on rental electric scooter.
We all thank you
Nick Casillo thank u. We appreciate it!
Unfortunately, many car drivers are driving distracted, under the influence, not paying attention, or just have a “who cares” mentality so you ALWAYS have to be on guard when riding and watching what everyone around you is doing. I avoid interstates on my motorcycle whenever I can and try to stick to backroads where there is less traffic
The real question is why is no one commenting on how great this video is. This should be shown to all riders and drivers.
I ride by these rules :-
Anticipate everything.
Assume nothing.
Expect the unexpected.
28 years of riding bikes full time and these rules have served me well. 👌
First Aider trick. People are conditioned to answer "yes" when you ask someone if they're alright. After asking the first time - always wait a half second to a second and ask. "Are you alright?" in a slower tone. This triggers a thought process in checking themself or picking up on the pain, or even picking up on their own emotional state.
Great advice, thanks man! I will remember that.
Or go for the opposite question right after
Do you feel a lot of pain?
Or Where does it hurt?
Can also help.
@@Enderplays12 Exactly, open questions are much better than y/n questions.
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I worked rescue at the race track
We ask WHERE DO YOU HURT?
Assume that NO OTHER DRIVER SEES YOU!! 20 Years riding zero crashes!!
Totally agree, assume nothing and trust no one, alway have an exit strategy in every situation, always be able stop within the distance you can see in hazardous situations + always wear full gear, jeans t-shirts and trainers are just a step away from ER
Sometimes there's nothing you can do to prevent an accident. Being on the road is trusting total strangers 2 be competent drivers.
Better yet,and you know this that it seems as if it's true,I assume every other vehicle is AIMING at me.
The 2nd was not a suggestion IT'S THE LAW I do the same 38 years here only had a small mishap at 16 years old.
Assume they see you and they are planning to try and hit you at the last second.
I've been practicing most of these techniques for years and it's good to hear someone put a name on them. That helps me mentally categorize the scenarios. The most important thing I adopted from watching this channel is the change in my riding attitude. I no longer care if they were idiots or if they didn't yield or if they weren't paying attention or if they didn't see me. Now I focus solely on what I can do to overcome their mistakes.
I lanesplit daily on my work commutes. I've never had an issue but i always see other bikers getting knocked off doing it. It's perfectly safe if you do no more than about 10 - 15mph. I sometimes see bikers doing over 70mph down the middle of traffic, they are sadly the bikers you normaly only see for a week or so on the road.
It’s only legal in one state…. California and it’s still pretty risky and I ride.
@@chrisloesch1870 It's legal most places outside of the USA. I've been doing it for years. Never had any issues. You just have to be sensible when doing it and not treat the narrow gap as a racing challenge. I always assume the car drivers have not seen me.
I personally don´t do it but I see it often. For such manuvers you need to be extra carefull. I actually think if someone lanesplits at unreasonable speeds they had it coming when something happens.
Safe until someone opens up that door. 😂
@@jbrown9026 Yeah that definitely does happen but if you're only going slow then its not the end of the world even if it knocks you off.
I only use my horn by accident trying to turn off my turn signal 😂
And I feel so ashamed every time it happens.
So, what do you do to warn another vehicle they're migrating into your lane? A rev bomb? If so, what page in the owner's manual of your bike talks about that? Is it the same section that discusses the internationally recognized device manufacturers put on motorcycles of all makes and sizes? The section discussing the horn perhaps?
@@nealheder i put a Hyundai horn on mine so i just blame it on the car behind me 😂
I always unplug my horn. It is a distraction (to me) it never helps. Depend on a horn see what that gets ya
Well Skippy, you disconnect your horn. Lots of squids never use them anyway. Just know that the all to childish revbomb isn't a familiar sound, and often ignored because most realize a child-like person believes themselves to be way to fragile. And that drop the early 1900s the electric horn became the world-wide, universally known aural indicator that you need to look in the direction.
Be however you want, no matter how childish or immature it is. Oh, and expect a call from the idiot whisperer at some point.
My best friend died 2 weeks ago, he was cut off on a remote road going about 200 plus km/h, the driver saw him but said he had no idea he was approaching that fast, so please everyone drive within your limits
Dalm, the only time you should go over 200 is on the highway with low car congestion, rip to ur friend
Your friend died because he was a moron sorry to say absolutely no excuse to ever go that fast for any reason
Chris Henrion don’t be like that it could be u and I’m not saying ur gon be doing something stupid I’m saying u could be killed by anything next
@@Seilbaaa Chris is right, though. If he would've kept it to a more reasonable speed, he'd probably be alive. The driver saw him, but wasn't expecting someone flying up so fast. IMO no one should ever be above 100 mph/160kmh on the street and that's on an open highway with good visibility. Anything faster than that is straight up track-only if you value your life.
NunyaBusiness yea but not him his friend
There is no telling how many lives and serious injuries these DDFM videos have saved!!!!! You may be a retired Fireman, but you are still SAVING lives! Thank you sir!!
I'm not brave enough to use a motorcycle, I watch this to keep motorcycle riders safe.
I feel like this channel teaches me how to even drive a car better than my driving school ever did.
A monkey could teach a person how to drive better than the DMV!
@@andreww3278 The DMV just Tests and Licenses people. At least where I'm from (california), you have to pay for training or have somebody with a license train you.
Same principles apply. Safety distance, anticipation, patience, 360 awareness.
I feel like the first clip, the rider must've been visually fixated on the back of that truck.
my thoughts exactly. He had the time to avoid it by the end, but he was just dragged to it. Braking too might have made the needed swirl impossible.
The second clip is a good eye opener for rolling off the throttle and covering brakes at an intersection every time you approach one. I often start slightly dragging the rear break or down shifting getting engine RPMs up for more aggressive engine braking, stay hyper aware, and stay safe.
I have images of motorcycle accidents seared in my brain from almost 20 years ago, that I'll clearly never be able to erase or stop recalling every time I see anything related. I kind of wish everyone getting on a motorcycle could see them, because then they wouldn't do it without protective gear and their mind on safety.
Doesn't matter if you had the right of way, or if you were in the right in any situation. " I was in the right" when you're dead it's only good as a tombstone quote. Ride like nobody can see you, because usually they can't.
even when I drive my truck i have that attitude, I don't want an accident regardless
Still, that number 4 where the guy is just turning his wheel after merging to switch lanes WITHOUT an indicator - it usually means it's a self absorbed person who doesn't care about anybody but themselves (granted it could be somebody having a bad day) and for sure, for sure it deserves driving home without a mirror. Even if they will never know why. Just a fact. :)
No use cussing and confronting car drivers...they dont see us and never use mirrors and indicators
Totally, being in the right will only earn you the epitaph saying just that In your tombstone: "He was in the right"
I always thought of it as: What, are you going to explain to St Peter at the Pearly Gates that it was actually not your fault? And he's going to say "Let's review... Ahh yes you are correct: the other guy's fault. We'll send you back down to earth now."
The nice thing with ABS is is, that it makes emergency stops so much safer. Still so many rider deem it unncessary stuff that includes complexity to the bike, while it's literally a life safer. That's why it's been made mandatory here in Europe for all bikes from 250cc upwards since three years ago.
Yeah I love it. My last bike (Intruder 800) didn’t have anything. My new bike I just bought (Triumph street cup) has ABS and traction control. Love it
All he had to do was squeeze, ffs!
I feel like if someone can't brake properly without abs they should not be going fast (ncluding in cars) but I get what you mean
@IOwOI I was in a taxi at one point with a couple other people and a large puddle the driver went through affected the ABS for some reason. We were in traffic so we weren't moving fast but for some reason, he couldn't stop without locking up the wheels and he nearly went into the vehicle in front of us many times as a result. Thankfully it started working a few minutes later cause I was gonna get out at the next stop if it didn't
Just a note here though, skilled riders can stop well before abs with proper brake control, which is why its good its a toggle on many bikes.
That poor guy getting hit from behind red car at stop light latterly made my cry. I hope he didn't get hurt too bad. Anyone know of his injuries? Thanks, DanDan. These videos are making me more aware, and may save my life someday.
YOU DO A fantastic job of pointing out risky behavior without being condescending to even the idiots! Thank you for sharing your knowledge with a great attitude!
In most of these issues speed seems to be the main problem. Slow the hell down.
Yup
Its not even the speeding thats the problem imo. It's more so the speeding at innappropriate times when you should clearly be slowing down (Like when alongside stopped/slow traffic or approaching an intersection).
@@StateOfMind63 the thing is you don't know it was an innappropiate time to speed until a truck comes out of nowhere and you find yourself in the pavement
@@DavidAudioR That’s why I only do it when I have a clear vision down the road and there is nowhere for trucks to pull out from.
@@StateOfMind63 speeding is always inappropriate
no one gonna mention him saying he's gonna sacrifice his kids in a haunted house.
You wouldnt? I only have one life, i can make more kids though
Obviously, yer just kidding......The whole idea of a Haunted House is to startle/scare the kids......why would you "Protect "them from that? Besides, the nasty little snots have it coming......
He's just being honest.. all dads do that to their kids in a haunted house
@@bobsullivan5714 I’ve worked in a haunted house, adults are just as fun to scare but you are a lot more likely to get punched by an adult
@@ethancooper1560
HehHeh......The voice of experience? ;-))
I'm happy I found DanDanTheFireman! This is so much more informative than watching all those roadrage videos. On top of thet it's also nice to see someone (Dan) being rational and forgiving in his approach to other Road users. I often bike (bicycle) through my bussy town (the most dangerous situation for a bicyclist, except winding country roads) and always try to be as courteous as possible and not get angry at other peoples' (or my own) faults. I might sigh a little when people behave stupid, but outwardly I only slow down, let people through and try to ride as safe as possible. I hope that this will give me a slight edge when I now get my MC license and keeps me safe.
Last note, I must say that Dan and his videos have really inspired me more to take the step towards deciding to get a license. Keep up the great work Dan!
Just bought a bike after 5 years of not riding due to moving country. Really appreciate your videos and tips which are reminding me my previous training and how to ride properly and safely!
Blind spots are never a good place to be. I was taught to look over my shoulder when changing lanes, but most people don't .
Most people aren't taught the basics of driving period.
Known as a lifesaver. 👍
It's a good check if you're unsure, but most bikes today have curved mirrors to view the entire rear. Your left mirror should be able to see some of your right rear and vice versa. No need to remove your eyes from the road. Regardless of the method, awareness is the life saver.
I always lean forward to check my blind spot off my mirrors.
This is why the ethics of driving is that you always pass someone on the left lane NEVER on the right lane
DDFM does a great job of being kind and understanding to the poorest of decision makers amongst these riders. Your empathy is appreciated.
From many emergency brake applications over the years, modern bikes with anti-lock brakes work extremely well. If the bike is upright, you can romp down as hard as you can on both front and rear brakes and the anti-locks will modulate that stop perfectly. The bike will really squat and you'll feel the brakes pulsate heavily but just stay on them like a car and they'll do the job.
Until the electronics go on the fries and u lock both wheels or just as bad the computer stops u from pulling the brakes
@@celuler22 And your point is?
@@ExtremeDeathmanbluD couldn't afford a bike with ABS😅😅😅😅😅
My fear is actually getting hit from behind because the driver doesn’t see me on time. It would be terrifying to get from behind and sent flying on the motorway
My brother did at a stopping light. Fortunately, nothing serious.
Man, that second guy was asking for a crash. Any one of those cars he was racing past on his left could have jumped in front of him. Stupid.
exactly what i was thinking, never speed like that around stationary traffic. even a pedestrian could walk out between those cars and cause a bad incident.
and also i can't believe he didn't get hurt worse
I usually just coast around 20 if I'm lane splitting through traffic like that.
My thoughts exactly.
True, he needs to be extremely careful on that situation.
@@skydivemaniac Well, sometimes there's something cool, but being an unsympathetic thing. 😂 I know that feeling..
Kinda comforting to see in most crashes there were things the rider could of done to avoid or midigate the accident. I should have my license by the end of October and I'm definitely gonna implement your methods👍
You should check out motojitsu as well, if you haven't already.
His videos on emergency braking, swerving, even how to take off quickly are invaluable. Those are skills you want to practice until you get really good at them.
DDFM are better for mental training and situational awareness. Motojitsu is more for skills, even though I think they both overlap.
I hope you got your license easy-peasy! Helpful hints: "could *have*" not "of", and mitigate (two "t's". Not attacking, so don't take it that way.
Happy riding!
@@Just_Call_Me_Tim I did get my license easy peasy, and sorry for the grammar, I'm from Quebec and was taught English and French throughout my childhood, and it's just how we talk/write. I know it's disgusting 😂
Most of these incidents/ accidents had the rider "too fast for conditions" s one of the causal if not THE MAIN causal factor. The guy who was rear ended wasn't, of course. The guy on the cruiser who got got by a left turner; not enough skill and not enough performance from his brakes.
Practise practise practise.
Brett Tkacs gives a talk where he says something like 80 to 90 percent of bike accidents could be avoided by the rider. Most are caused by DUI, showing off, excessive speed, and lack of training and riding beyond your level of training.
My dad taught me to drive (many moons ago) and he always said to look out for bikes in every single situation.
He always used to say "if you're looking for a bike, you'll always see anything bigger".
That's solid advice
Just got my MSF course endorsement yesterday and can say that most of the precautions you discuss are taught in the class which I’m thankful to have knowledge on
Love the tips man, I remember hitting a 90 curve at 45 in the rain a few years back. Thankfully I was aware, I just didn't see the curve in the downpour. Thanks to training I was already thinking "where's the exit?" lean in and slide out? Commit and drive straight off the road and recover?
I took the bike straight, dropped off the curve, and throttle controlled through someone's muddy yard to come to a stop and recover back to the road.
Had I chose to "avoid" the crash after it was too late. I would have dumped in the road, in traffic, on a blind curve.
To this day I'm thankful that curve wasn't covered in barbed wire, but I wanted to share with riders that sometimes your exit strategy is intentionally committing to the accident. In some cases, a controlled accident can save you from an uncontrolled emergency.
If you have an exit, take it. Screw the bike.
Stay aware so you don't have to make that choice. I could have died, I was lucky, my bike was lucky, my kids are lucky. The other side of the road was a cow field with a fence.
Stay safe bikers, and don't be afraid of the mud. 😉
My first time on a bike down in mexico, I came up on a 90 degree curve i couldn't handle that lead to someones roof. I had no idea what I was doing and shouldn't have been riding without training. First time even touching a throttle.
I just BARELYYYYYYY made the curve in the dirt right beside the 10 ft drop... On the wrong side of the road.
Scared the Shit outta me!
I always sit back because you just don’t know what the other drivers are going to do. I have just started riding again after an 18yr break, I forgot how much I enjoy riding. Thank you for your wisdom and knowledge
When that guy got rear ended ,I was luckily sitting
In my living room almost
jumped out the chair. Been riding over 50 years
with out any real wreaks
I've went down a before
Because there are those
have gone down and those who will go down.
Ride like U are invisible.
And listen to this guy ,
Dan is on the on the BALL.
Thanks from NOR-CAL.
A lot of the british advanced rider courses teach about riding to your limit point, being your line of sight. If a hazard emerges and you cannot stop in that distance, you're going too fast.
as a new rider with only about 500 miles of riding time, i appreciate all of your info and videos! they are incredibly helpful.
even as a returning rider im loving this, because he breaks down everything. just keep in mind always stay alert and enjoy the roads, stay on two wheels and be safe fam.
Dude the first accident is so dam avoidable. His bike had ABS wtfs!!
and a nice little path to avoid the truck entirely! it's like he was gunin for the trucks rear bumper
You ride where you look. Target fixation is real.
He obviously wasn't a very good rider. That was easily avoidable imo
@@soold55 target fixation is caused primarily on fear, i.e. riding above your limits. Seems like this man just got a bit nervous
Absolute noob.. sucks he crashed but glad he’s ok
New rider. Watched this video and have had a couple of these situations accrue and was able to avoid them. I’m sure they will continue to present them selfs. Videos that live rent free in my head. Biggest thing I have to remember is to stop down shifting into first while turning into a parking lot, skid the rear.
Emergency breaking: 1). Off the throttle
2). Apply back brake
3). Apply front brake
4). Down shifting
Closely implemented 1,2, and 3, in that order
4 will put you in the right gear ⚙ for Quick maneuvering!!!!
Remember always to apply both brakes, not only the front one. It requires constant practice for muscle memory.
thanks for the tip. im going for my msf next week
Lol my hand are always on breaks it has save my life
After my MSF my issue is forgetting my front brake exists sometimes lol. Less now that I've been riding a little bit, but still.
It depends on the type of bike. If you're braking very strongly with the front with a sportsbike, then the back should be _almost_ off the ground and the back brake will easily cause the back end to skid out, losing control,, while adding nothing to the braking. I've always tried to buy the stickiest tyre I can for the front, so that I can easily lift the back wheel off the ground. It gives you the confidence to grab a handful of brake in an emergency without locking the front (in a straight line at least).
Ehhh… apply the rear and then taper off as you squeeze the front, as the front loads and the rear unloads.. the rear can skid if you stomp that rear brake. When you get to full squeeze on the front you should be off the rear. On a sport bike if you’re braking to near the bikes capability, you’re damn near gonna be doing a little stoppie when nearing a full stop
All this videos, tips, and advice have made me a better rider and I dont even own a bike lol as someone that is looking into getting a bike and learning what to do and what to not do, this videos help a lot. Thanks for this videos, you may not realize it, but for dose of us that will take this advice it's going to change the way we ride and even drive our cars and most definitely will save some lives. Thanks again and have a great 4th of July.
Me toooo
Dan, the last one with black SUV is a classic A pillar blockage issue. The A pillar is masking the motorcycle. The SUV is turning slightly as the motorcycle progresses, which keeps the A pillar in line with him. If you can’t see the drivers face, the A pillar is in the way & he can’t see you! Large semi truck mirrors are even worse! Please speak more about this issue & make riders aware of this danger! It’s much more common than ever as windshields are more swept back these days, & A pillars are much thicker due to safety standards.
Man, i am starting to be able to call out what's going to happen before it even happens, and I've only started riding myself. I check my mirrors when stopping and everything. Im also glad that NC is one of those states where lane splitting and lane filtering is NEITHER legal nor illegal and is more up to local law enforcement to decide if you were doing it UNSAFELY.
I've had a chain break on me while merging onto a freeway. I was probably going 60-ish when it snapped and luckily I realized what it was quickly and just swerved off to the right and coasted off to the edge. Point is that even a dumb equipment failure can get you smashed up.
One of the many things I take from these videos is that most of the times the riders are at fault. Lane splitting for example: cars coming from an intersection on your right cannot see you! What i do is I lane split up until the intersection and then stop. Sometimes I even only lane split a couple of vehicles, so that I'm not rear ended, and then stop.
I think the fault of that accident would be on the biker, I mean the car that's turning is not expecting a biker to be coming beside the other vehicle turning that quickly
I don’t see why many riders feel the need to split EVERY lane EVERY time! I usually split a couple of cars and stop behind a car at a red light. Then I can go splitting again when we get going and so on.
Ive been riding for 5 years and still learning from this channel
I have a 2005 Yamaha V star 1100 classic. Been riding off and for 20 years. I wont ride without safety gear and I put lights under my bike and along my tank so that reflects off the chrome. Those two facts have saved me from a lot of pain and more than a few potential accidents.
Man, you make me realize how much i really am doing while riding without thinking. Amazing channel and you provide a great service to the community.
every time I give a huge space cushion, I always have people file in non stop to close the gap so I just keep getting pushed back nonstop,thats the only thing I hate about having to have a big cushion,which I still do it,just saying I hate that it seems to car drivers youre letting everyone in,lol...still gotta do it. Its like every time I get a good cushion someone drives RIGHT in front of me 5 feet ahead and I gotta drop back again,lol..its all part of the safety tho. Im still just happy to be on my bike at anytime so I deal with it. good vid Dan.
Small paint ball gun work really well on idiots. LOL
Welcome to a truck drivers life as well. I drive a truck and ride a bike and the driving styles compliment each other.
Over here the max cushion you'll get is 5 feet
That is why i try to position myself in a way that can see the brake lights of the cars ahead. So in theory i should hit the brakes at the same time as the driver in front of me and therefore be fine. Ofc i'm in trouble if i get break checked (which is illegal here, but hard to prove)
Lol. Truck drivers capped at 65 miles an hour knows how this feels.
Thank you for this video! I sent it to my husband as well. I learned a ton! In my family, while in our car, we play "motorcycle!". We each count the motorcycles we see on the road (you see a bike/biker on the road you scream motorcycle!!!), whoever sees the most wins! It teaches us and our daughter to look for bikes & motorcyclists on the road. I'm currently learning to ride and your videos have been soo helpful! So, thank you!
I’ve been driving for almost four years and I’ve learned a lot from crashing, the first year I’ve crashed from panic braking, road hazards, cars abruptly turning without any indications. Stay safe and remember every time you put wheels onto the road is a great day to learn how to ride safer.
I've learned from my experience and especially being in the DFW area.. I DO NOT FOLLOW any vehicles which block my view of the vehicle in front of the vehicle in front of me.. in other words I want to see what the two cars in front of me in my lane are doing. Too many times in DFW there are rear enders and swervers because 1 or more people's reaction time is not there due to at minimum one idiot in front, it can be as many as "who knows" I've even encountered backed up exit traffic stopped on the highway where the flow otherwise shows no signs of any stoppage, By watching the 2 cars in front of me I increase my odds of survival and avoidance by a lot.. many times I am braking before the vehicle directly in front of me is. I also try to ride to one side or the other because you can see several cars in front of you.. the TRUCK in the first incident in this video was basically a big WALL!
Those HOV lanes are hotbeds for accidents because slower traffic merges in and then gets hit. Your suggestion is smart, he did have plenty of space though if he was prepared to stop.
These drivers here in the DFW are the absolute worst. They are so selfish in driving and don’t care about anyone but themselves. It’s everyone else’s fault but theirs.
DFW would be nuts im planning on moving to Arlington and not gonna lie i will be super sketched riding in Dallas
you guys got more balls than me I avoid these kind of areas
@@pfistor aren't you suppose to stay out of the HOV lane except for when it's a broken line?
Most of the road its solid except around merging areas
So switching in n out of it should be kept minimal since you're right..slower cars jumping into the hov in front of cars going 100 or more
Invaluable safety information is truly hard to come by. I love that you consider all angles, every possibility. You’ve proved even perfect technique does nothing for random events. Stay safe out there riders!
DanDan, Look at how many videos there are that cheerfully demonstrate techniques and encouragement for Go Fast Riding.
I had a opportunity to test-ride a KTM 1290 this summer. I am a experienced (55 years experience) rider but I discovered that there was no possible way I could actually use the incredible power of this machine. Unless someone has had specialized training, this bike and others like it are rolling tombstones.
We see this stuff everyday. Riders with GoPros on their helmets doing goofy shit in traffic hoping to get something to post on CZcams with their "Expert opinion" on how to best accomplish their wizardry.....
I returned the KTM, undamaged, to the dealer and thanked him for the experience. Then I got on my old friend, my KLR 650, and putted off into the sunset... Fully aware that I had no close calls and impressed no one with my expertise......
As an ex Biker due to injury and trauma following crashes and burying ex partner & to many Brothers & Sisters .. When I had kids we always played games in the car.. 'Spot the Biker' .. it trains kids from an early age before they start to drive to be on the look out for brothers & sisters out there.
Love your Videos but sadly bringing up a lot of ptsd & a lot of tears.
Everyone ride safe, one life, enjoy it, enjoy the road, enjoy the journey let old age take you full of wonderful memories of the road, laughter and good friends.
God Bless X
Watching all these crashes sure put me into brown stage
Something to remember when watching these clips. You are watching 2-3 seconds spread out over 5 mins.
These action cameras have a wide FOV, objects appear further away then they are and speeds appear higher then they actually are.
Combine these things and it's very easy for us to say this person was an idiot when in reality we probably wouldn't have done any better if the same thing happened to us.
Don't be an apologist. These instances of rider error have no need for a devil's advocate, and you reduce the importance of Dan's lessons by doing so.
As an example - when you're approaching an intersection with poor visibility at high speed, you are responsible for the increased risk/reduced time to react to obstacles. That "2-3 seconds" of time would be doubled or tripled if the rider had been more cautious. I am glad that they (in the second clip) lived to ride again, but if they had reduced their speed a little bit before they reached the intersection they wouldn't have written their bike off. He got cocky and was lucky he didn't shatter his arm against that truck. Eventually he'll run down his 9 lives and his ego will get him seriously hurt unless he starts riding more defensively.
@@hi3694 couldn't have said it better myself
@@hi3694is the guy in high school with the pocket protector. You obviously missed the point, pushed your bifocals up, debated whether to make a star trek reference or talk out your ass, then went Rouge and talked out your ass... I've been in a number of situations like what were seeing and these things happens in fractions of a second, not minutes
@@The_Machinist91 what you're saying is "I am a moron with no spacial awareness who drives too fast in dangerous situations and don't understand that I am putting myself and others at risk. I will probably not answer any of your replies because by this time next week, I'll already be a stain under the wheels of a truck"
How much of a fucking moron does one have to be to make fun of people who think you should ride more safely? Please don't ever procreate. Not that someone like you will ever have that option in the first place of course. Girls don't think you look cool riding like a fucking moron.
@@hi3694 I actually think this is good information to put out there. If someone is watching these to try to avoid a similar crash it's important they know that the cameras perspective is going to be different than what they see in real life.
Just wanted to say Thank You and Sorry . Thank You for spreading awareness and Sorry that you don't get to see how many lives your saving by doing this with CZcams. So A BIG THANK YOU FOR ALL THE LIVES YOUR SAVING AND ALL THE FAMILIES THAT YOUR SAVING FROM GOING THROUGH A TERRIBLE SITUATION If your ever in the Tampa , Florida area, It would be a honor to ride with you.
Just got another motorcycle after 25 years. Already spent 8 hours watching these videos... still feel like I have only scratched the surface. Thanks Dan. Time I actually get out there I can't even remember my kids 😁
man, I live in China and every time I ride, I get close calls like in the videos or worse. I've got so many times where the cars just passed me from behind in the same lane. There are also a LOT of people who ride electric mopeds that will cross RED lights. Just last week I was riding through an intersection and vision was pretty bad because there's a car on my left just like the second video and suddenly a moped just popped out of nowhere and got in my way(He crossed the red light). I almost hit it, but luckily I stopped in time. It's so important to slow down a bit into an intersection. When I was riding in US, I never have to slow down if the light is green, but In China, it's a different story.
Like I've only experienced two times in US when the car drivers didn't see me(in a year). But in China, I experience it almost every time I ride. First time a driver almost hit me from behind and I got so angry that I rode to his window and gave him the middle finger, but that guy probably had no idea what he had just done. One time I was in my dad's car and he did the same thing to a motorcycle. I got very upset and he just can't understand what the big deal is. Car drivers often are just ignorant. It's no point to get super angry because, in the end, it's our responsibility to keep ourselves safe on the streets.
DO you think I can upload you some videos some time for the education purpose?
I feel like u should. I’m chinese and going back to China and seeing people drive gives me anxiety. People over there really don’t know how to drive. 加油！
I'd watch your videos especially if they're related to what you're talking about now.
I think, regarding the first situation, it's worth mentioning the surprising fact that a couple of cars went by without checking if the rider was ok or not. Nobody was there with him, no police or ambulance was there, so it was obvious he was on his own, getting no help. For me it's kinda sad that only the 3rd car (or whatever number) stopped and asked about his state.
I was wondering the same thing but then I came to the conclusion that he had probably been passing everyone by lane splitting that's why he crashed into that truck with out braking at all, so most people will think he got what he deserved and if he was all ready standing up it means he's not dead. Still pretty bad that they didn't stop
that is (in my opinion) part of survival mentality aswell: never expect help to arrive in time, never expect anyone to care, if help arrives good but never rely on it.
The guy lane filtering with his buddy behind him on the interstate exceeding the speed of traffic by far in stop and go traffic just seems like a “no-brainer” to SLOW DOWN!! Thanks for the video Dan!! Keep up the good work!
I bought a bike recently... after many years i ride again..im so glad i follow all that.. keep up fireman
always kills me how after a bike gets hit by a cage'r, they jump out of their car and check for damage on their own vehicle, as if that is the most urgent need.
Hi Eric, I actually did that myself once, then afterwards thought "Wait, shouldn't I have first checked if he was alright?", I think the answer is that not being a biker myself made me think "maybe he's just gonna pick up the bike and continue driving so let me quickly check if any damage so I know if I should ask him to wait". Nowadays when I understand that bikers are way more shook up after a crash then simply picking up and driving off, now I would first check if he's alright.
@JP Chandler If you're in the street running that's on you lmao get on the sidewalk dude
*when a biker hits a car
Ye I got hit while riding my dirtbike to a trail and the lady ran out and checked the back of her minivan for damage. Meanwhile I was laying on the ground
@nissanv8FTW motorcyclists and bicyclists are too self centered to understand why that is the case. Hint: Using the word cager is part of it.
Hey Dan! I just got into a wreck in Oklahoma in early September. The one thing I’ve learned most watching your channel over the last year is that you can follow the laws and know yourself, the road, your bike, etc, and a wreck can still happen. I’m unbelievably lucky to be alive, and perhaps lucky I don’t remember much of what happened. I’ll be getting back on two wheels again soon I hope
As a rider I’m scanning 3-400 ft ahead sometimes. I’ve learned that staying out in front of traffic tends to be the safest. Watch’ your mirrors and in gear while stopped until the car behind you is stopped at stoplights. And speed only when you know there are no police around. They’re not you’re friend. Lol
Hello Dan my name is Donald Wayne Levoy and I love your videos . I have been riding for a number of years and from watching your videos I have used every advice you have recommended for safe and smart riders. And have Improved my riding skill set significantly thank you Your awesome,, thank you for caring about us riders👍
I'm always looking up through traffic to see what drivers are doing ahead of the vehicle(s) that I'm following. Often I am braking/avoiding before the vehicles directly in front of me.
Great advice,same here
Guys we have to remember that it's not about placing blame it's about just getting to where we're going and being safe doing so
Well, in the case of the rear-ending, I'd say blame can be laid pretty solidly there. LOL she seemed as shook as he was raw at that moment. 🤣
That first video is why I don’t ride behind Trucks and SUVs. Even when I’m in my car. I need to be able to see what’s going on up ahead.
Just as an aside, regarding that last incident, whenever I see any vehicle stopped at a side road waiting to pull out, I watch its wheels. It is far easier to notice the rotation of said wheels when it begins to move than whether the body of the car is moving. This really helps if there happens to be moving traffic in a car park behind, such as that McDonalds. Hope that makes sense. It has saved my ass more than once when on my Motorcycle or driving my Car. And it has saved more than a few lives when I've been driving a fully loaded, 46 tonne Fuel Tanker.
Contrary to popular belief, only 1 out of 10 Dan's are actually the MAN! Your definitely that 1 in 10 bro!!
Hey Dan, I just want to say THANK YOU! I have had my own crash this year, lucky I got off with minor injuries because I wore all my gear. But ever since then I have been watching these videos and I have to say I have learned A LOT, especially going into orange approaching intersections, slowing down all this and more saved me a couple of times. These safety tips of yours have become second nature by now and I have to say I enjoy riding much more since after my accident and feel more confident..! Thanks again and keep it up
For 19:00 interstate video. Roll-off the throttle is dangerous, you start to slowdown rapidly with engine braking, and you stop light not coming on. So the person behind you, might not notice your slow down (maybe they following you for last 30-40miles, based on lane and speed rider is going) so, when you roll-off the throttle, give a slight touch to any of brakes, to just click the stop light button to inform the following traffic
I got to the 2nd crash and I had to comment on that one. I have been in that exact situation a few times. One of the first things I do, when in the left lane as him, is put myself to the far left (or right) of the lane and then start my breaking. To the far left (or right) just in case the vehicle behind me can't stop, hopefully they will not hit me. I've also had vehicles come across and stop in front of me not leaving me enough stopping space and time. When I see I'm not going to be able to stop in time I get off the breaks and back on the gas, getting the travel on my suspension back and the weight back to my rear tire. You don't need to give it full throttle, just enough to get balance back to the bike and then split a lane, swerve around, what ever it takes to avoid that obstacle in the road.
Sometimes it's not enough to try and keep a good distance between you and the vehicle in front of you without someone else trying to fill that space. I try to keep an eye on the traffic all around me and speed up a bit to get ahead of it, if possible, or slow down a little to get behind it, again, if possible. Even if it means going a little slower than I'd prefer I will stay in the right hand lane and let the crazies battle for the left lane.
Thanks for your channel! I bought my first bike in May, and i told myself I’m not gonna touch it until i have all of my gear and my safety course is underway!
What typa bike did you get ??
Dan this first clip is an excellent example of how “insignificant” we are compared to 2 ton trucks. That truck had no idea someone hit him. He probably heard something and looked in his rear view and saw nothing there and figured it was a fly
i think he saw and decided to leave. not sure
Are you kidding me? You'd have to be an idiot to not feel or hear any of that. Whoever was behind him should have gotten his license plate to report him for fleeing the scene. Disgraceful that it took 2 whole vehicles to pass before somebody stopped to help a distressed biker. Smh
@@mikeozaruk8927 and the biker isn't disgraceful for speeding into the back of a truck?
practicing in a parking lot is good practice, it gives you skills when braking. but reality is when put in an emergency situation is a totally different situation. panic sets in when a car pulls out in front of you and you grab the front brake.
Thank you... Had been thinking about getting a motorcycle and 'open book fracture' has completely dissuaded me from that idea...
My butt is insanely sore every day I watch your videos. The "Pucker Factor" every video provides is off the charts. I am max clinched from start to finish!
New street rider ( Riding dirt for 20+ years). Thanks for the hints, tips, and tricks. You the man, Dan Dan.
I'm sure you won't see this, but I'm getting my first bike in a few weeks and am taking the MSC, your videos are preparing me in more ways than the course will, thanks for all of the lessons!
Best advice I ever received for riding or driving my car. Always expect someone to be doing something stupid/wrong/not following the road codes. Drive cautiously, never expect it to be fine. Be a proactive driver not a reactive driver. That's means if you can't see a junction then imagine others can't see either, so slow down in anticipation, don't jst barrel through and then react.
How dare you come in here with your common sense...😏
24:12 If possible always choose to be behind vehicles that don’t have tinted windows and vehicles that you can’t see through. Then you have a better chance to make a decision for an escape route and you can also plan your braking timing. Whenever you ride in traffic remember that everyone and everything will be trying to kill you! Bring your armor and constantly scan your surroundings. The enemy will usually be hiding just outside of view.
If possible, try not to be behind a vehicle.
Speeding lot problem
Those rear ending ones really piss me off
Yes indeed it's so avoidable people are so self center and selfish I Bet you she was texting wile driving.
I’m always looking in my mirrors when I stop. It’s still hard to get out of the way when you see that they’re still coming, though.
I never use neuteral at stops. Always stay in first gear and check mirrors. Clutch in, left foot on ground and right foot on rear brake.
She didn’t even seem to care much
@@peterrasmussen68 same when im driving my car lol besides my foot on the ground!
You are giving great advice. I hope new riders are watching and applying what they are hearing. Keep it up Dan!
I always keep a safe space cushion because I always simulate what if the car in front of me fully depress the brake pedal. 17 years with no accident.
The first almost happened to me when an old dude decided to slam on brakes at a light that just turned yellow. I skidded right up to his bumper and had to go in the left turning lane . Smh
36:29 This is not MPH it's KM/H signs look like theyre in switzerland, aswell he is talking french he does 42 Km/h and the speedlimit is 60 (he passd a sign just seconds before). BMW clearly slamming on the breaks hints the indicators flashing
definitely kph but he was dreaming, not paying attention to the silly car in front. Seemed minor though and I bet he will pay more attention in the future :)
@@ioandragulescu6063 42 kmh is what some road cyclists cycle at. its unrealistic to expect motorcyclists or any motorists to have a reaction time that's less than this motorcyclist here especially at this speed. you must understand in Europe if we leave more of a gap between ourselves and the car in front another car will just slot in. Traffic dynamics are very different in EU than in America we can't always have the ideal distance as it will then be too slow for traffic
@@ethan9553 You should come drive in the US. I've had other drivers try to slide in before there was actually room for their car to fit. If you hit them when they do? You'll be deemed at fault unless you have video (and even then you may still get blamed if the cop is a dick). Traffic dynamics between European countries and the US are more similar than you might imagine. There are plenty of differences, don't get me wrong, but more similarities than most people assume.
Crash beginning at 13:10 : This is footage from India. In India, you need 7 senses to ride. The freeway(featured) may have cars not in their lane(check the car before the pass), people turning without signals, slow moving trucks and tractors, animals and sometimes even pedestrians. The key is to have enough space cushion to allow a swerve because in most cases braking may not even be an option.
Had a very similar wreck in 1997 that almost cost me my life. Took my leg off at the knee, and shoved my femur thru my pelvis, breaking it in 6 places, and cut my femoral artery. I was in a coma for two weeks after 2 days of surgeries to reattach my left leg and plate my pelvis. Took 12 units of blood too.
24:15 thats my number one fear when riding my bike as I can not see what's directly behind me due to the mirror length on the bike.
Wow, the 10th crash (lowside) was a real eye opener for me. Here in my hometown I always take a very similar corner with about the same speed. If there's ever any oil there I'm screwed. Also I have keys in my pocket while riding which from now on will be in my backpack :P Thank you Dan, keep it up!
If there is a line of traffic stopped, I don't care what the speed limit is, or how clear it looks in front of me--I'm slowing down!!! One of those in the stopped line might pull out of line, someone not stopped in line crossing my lane, someone pulls into the road through a "courtesy gap" in the stopped cars...the list goes on.
A note for the guy that lowsided, you do not want to hold onto the bike if you come off, the bike weighs more and has more momentum. Therefore the bike will drag you down the road.