Why Not to be Between a Vehicle and an Exit

jeffb502 · November 14th, 2013, 11:55 AM

Not a video while on the motorcycle, but I captured this while driving my car the other day and it reminded me of discussions I've read on the forums. As soon as the driver of the white S-10 Blazer slowed down then braked in the fast lane with nobody in front (directly under the sign saying the exit was coming up in 1 mile) he or she got a larger percentage of my attention.

I'll drive my car at the speed limit in the slower lanes since I have the protective cage around me, but this driver is the reason I tend to ride a bit faster and stay in the left lane while in moderate traffic on the freeway on the Ninja.

Link to original page on YouTube.

Motofool · November 14th, 2013, 01:23 PM

Good vid !!!

At least the driver used the directional light, .......... evidently not a Floridian cager.

BRad704 · November 14th, 2013, 02:51 PM

She had almost an entire minute of opportunity to go from far left to the exiting lane. Why on earth wait and swing it all at once??

Klondike1020 · November 14th, 2013, 10:39 PM

haha she was texting @jeffb502 ....

I heard your phone going off.

the other driver was thinking "why isnt he answering my texts, I ll send another, I think he is ignoring me ..... Shoot There is my exit " Mega Swerve

subxero · November 15th, 2013, 06:20 AM

I don't understand why drivers feel the need to do dangerous maneuvers when they are about to miss a turn or take the wrong exit.

How about you don't get your panties in a bunch, think about consequences of doing something stupid and most likely illegal and putting yourself and others at risk and just take the next exit and turn the **** around. Or continue on the incorrect exit and simply get back on the next one. So what it takes you an extra 5 minutes and you had to sit at a stop light it's not the end of the world.

Motofool · November 15th, 2013, 06:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by subxero

I don't understand why drivers feel the need to do dangerous maneuvers when they are about to miss a turn or take the wrong exit..........

Perpetual distraction + egocentrism

http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/egocentric

Full Definition of EGOCENTRIC
1
: concerned with the individual rather than society
2
: taking the ego as the starting point in philosophy
3
a : limited in outlook or concern to one's own activities or needs
b : self-centered, selfish

csmith12 · November 15th, 2013, 06:41 AM

It's just the chaos factor. It keeps you on your toes and the world an interesting place to live. While utopia sounds great and all, I bet it's a very boring place to live.

BRad704 · November 15th, 2013, 08:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Motofool

Perpetual distraction + egocentrism

http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/egocentric

Full Definition of EGOCENTRIC
1
: concerned with the individual rather than society
2
: taking the ego as the starting point in philosophy
3
a : limited in outlook or concern to one's own activities or needs
b : self-centered, selfish

and thus, the Sociopath is born.

Insan3guy · November 17th, 2013, 08:46 AM

The person in the car used their signal and waited until it was at least partially clear before moving all the way across the highway. Let's be honest... That's about as much as you can ask of the average cager.

jeffb502 · December 2nd, 2013, 04:45 PM

Just had the reverse of this happen yesterday...figured I'd post it up here instead of starting a new thread.

Link to original page on YouTube.

November 14th, 2013, 11:55 AM	#1
jeffb502 ninjette.org guru Name: Jeff Location: Santa Maria, CA Join Date: Oct 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2013 White Ninja 300, 2010 Red Ninja 250r (Sold) Posts: 335	Why Not to be Between a Vehicle and an Exit Not a video while on the motorcycle, but I captured this while driving my car the other day and it reminded me of discussions I've read on the forums. As soon as the driver of the white S-10 Blazer slowed down then braked in the fast lane with nobody in front (directly under the sign saying the exit was coming up in 1 mile) he or she got a larger percentage of my attention. I'll drive my car at the speed limit in the slower lanes since I have the protective cage around me, but this driver is the reason I tend to ride a bit faster and stay in the left lane while in moderate traffic on the freeway on the Ninja. Link to original page on YouTube.
	2 out of 2 members found this post helpful.

November 14th, 2013, 01:23 PM	#2
Motofool Daily Ninjette rider Name: Hernan Location: Florida Join Date: Mar 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Ninja 250 Posts: A lot. MOTY - 2016, MOTM - Dec '12, Jan '14, Jan '15, May '16	Good vid !!! At least the driver used the directional light, .......... evidently not a Floridian cager. __________________________________________________ *Motofool* *.................................Never ride faster than your guardian angel can fly* "Mankind is composed of two sorts of men — those who love and create, and those who hate and destroy. Love is the bond between men, the way to teach and the center of the world." - José Martí

November 14th, 2013, 02:51 PM	#3
BRad704 Big Dreams, Small Wallet Name: Brad Location: Memphis, TN Join Date: Feb 2013 Motorcycle(s): 08 Ninja 250R (Sold), 93 VFR750F (In Pieces) Posts: 508	She had almost an entire minute of opportunity to go from far left to the exiting lane. Why on earth wait and swing it all at once?? __________________________________________________ ~BRad

November 15th, 2013, 06:20 AM	#5
subxero dirty boy Name: Joe Location: Johnstown, PA Join Date: Sep 2012 Motorcycle(s): I don't even know anymore?? Posts: A lot. MOTM - Apr '14	I don't understand why drivers feel the need to do dangerous maneuvers when they are about to miss a turn or take the wrong exit. How about you don't get your panties in a bunch, think about consequences of doing something stupid and most likely illegal and putting yourself and others at risk and just take the next exit and turn the **** around. Or continue on the incorrect exit and simply get back on the next one. So what it takes you an extra 5 minutes and you had to sit at a stop light it's not the end of the world. __________________________________________________ I love the smell of burning pre-mix in the morning I don't think I'm a lot dumber than you thought that I think that I thought I was once.
	1 out of 1 members found this post helpful.

November 15th, 2013, 06:41 AM	#7
csmith12 The Corner Whisperer Name: Chris (aka Reactor) Location: Northern KY Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250 (track), 1992 250, 2006 R6 (street/track), 2008 R6 (track) Posts: Too much. MOTY 2015, MOTM - Nov '12, Nov '13	It's just the chaos factor. It keeps you on your toes and the world an interesting place to live. While utopia sounds great and all, I bet it's a very boring place to live. __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

November 14th, 2013, 10:39 PM	#4
Klondike1020 Intrepid Adventurer Name: Josh Location: Rochester/Buffalo NY Join Date: Jan 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2004 GSXR 750 , 71 cb350streettracker, 07 Polaris Predator 500 Posts: A lot.	haha she was texting @jeffb502 .... I heard your phone going off. the other driver was thinking "why isnt he answering my texts, I ll send another, I think he is ignoring me ..... Shoot There is my exit " Mega Swerve

November 17th, 2013, 08:46 AM	#9
Insan3guy ninjette.org member Name: Patrick Location: Coronado, CA Join Date: Jun 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2015 zx6r Posts: 176	The person in the car used their signal and waited until it was at least partially clear before moving all the way across the highway. Let's be honest... That's about as much as you can ask of the average cager.

December 2nd, 2013, 04:45 PM	#10
jeffb502 ninjette.org guru Name: Jeff Location: Santa Maria, CA Join Date: Oct 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2013 White Ninja 300, 2010 Red Ninja 250r (Sold) Posts: 335	Just had the reverse of this happen yesterday...figured I'd post it up here instead of starting a new thread. Link to original page on YouTube.

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