Please be careful out there

**JD Hog** · 06-18-2018, 05:49 PM

This is in Canada that this accident happened. May she RIP

Here is a LINK to the article

When I do this here in California I ride to the left side of the lane. I know that makes it harder for drivers to see me in their side view mirror but when I get into the merging section I move to the center of the lane so they can see me better. If there are no cars on my a$$ I will also slow down so cars can merge in if they want.

I do like the fact that the white lines are wide enough to use as an escape route if lane splitting in the car pool lane. I bet that is not allowed in Canada though.

ldhthept · 06-19-2018, 11:18 AM

She was not paying attention. Going too fast, had an open lane to her left. Sad.

**ringadingh** · 06-20-2018, 08:25 AM

She was not supposed to be travelling in the hov lane without a passenger, but the van is also not allowed to cross the double white line either. It looks pretty clear to me that the van just cut across without looking. Its a tragedy, that happened in the blink of an eye.

**VARider07** · 06-28-2018, 10:16 AM

Just saw. Very sad. I'm all over my brakes when I see traffic piled up. We just never know. I must study and ask myself how this could have been prevented. Sorry for a great loss. Very sobering.

06-18-2018, 05:49 PM	#1
JD Hog Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Placerville, CA Posts: 2,960	Please be careful out there This is in Canada that this accident happened. May she RIP Here is a LINK to the article When I do this here in California I ride to the left side of the lane. I know that makes it harder for drivers to see me in their side view mirror but when I get into the merging section I move to the center of the lane so they can see me better. If there are no cars on my a$$ I will also slow down so cars can merge in if they want. I do like the fact that the white lines are wide enough to use as an escape route if lane splitting in the car pool lane. I bet that is not allowed in Canada though. __________________ Jim Diebolt 2015 Vulcan 1700 Voyager ABS The Black Kaw 2005 Vulcan Nomad Sold 2006 Honda 1800 VTX (Freebie) Sold 2008 Harley Ultra Classic Sold 2001 Harley Ultra Classic Sold Hangtown, Kalifornia VBA #2625 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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06-20-2018, 08:25 AM	#3
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	She was not supposed to be travelling in the hov lane without a passenger, but the van is also not allowed to cross the double white line either. It looks pretty clear to me that the van just cut across without looking. Its a tragedy, that happened in the blink of an eye. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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06-28-2018, 10:16 AM	#4
VARider07 Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Posts: 156	Just saw. Very sad. I'm all over my brakes when I see traffic piled up. We just never know. I must study and ask myself how this could have been prevented. Sorry for a great loss. Very sobering. __________________ VARider07 07 Nomad 1600 Ultimate Seat Harley Bagger Muffs Christian Motorcycle Rider
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06-19-2018, 11:18 AM	#2
ldhthept Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Tallahassee FL Posts: 1,039	She was not paying attention. Going too fast, had an open lane to her left. Sad.
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