new rider lesson 842: Careful when passing high schools

OCMagnum · October 22nd, 2012, 06:52 AM

Good morning/afternoon/evening wherever you are

Just a quick note on something that happened on my commute to work this morning that I thought I might share as a heads up to other newer riders.

I am waiting at a light this morning; big intersection, 3 lanes going straight each way, two left turners each. About 100 yards after the intersection going in my path of travel, there is a left turner to go into a high school parking lot. Bunch of cars all around, I'm in the left lane. My light turns green and the guy next to me just hammers his pick up to get ahead, cut me off and go to school. Luckily I realized that is was likely a pimple-face teenager (no offense to our younger members

) as soon as he started stomping on the gas like nuts and I slowed down immediately, so no close call. But a reminder that around a HS one can easily encounter some yungins trying to prove something to somebody and to be extra cautious.

Ride safe!

Malicious Logic · October 22nd, 2012, 06:55 AM

Welcome to the road. Glad you could join us.

csmith12 · October 22nd, 2012, 06:57 AM

No kidding!!!!! I avoid the school areas all together at those peek times where students arrive and leave. Buses can't see sh*t and it's chaos in my little town and the high school is on a road where the speed limit is 55. Inexperience + speed + bikes = bad news.

Fappy · October 22nd, 2012, 07:09 AM

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Originally Posted by csmith12

No kidding!!!!! I avoid the school areas all together at those peek times where students arrive and leave. Buses can't see sh*t and it's chaos in my little town and the high school is on a road where the speed limit is 55. Inexperience + speed + bikes = bad news.

Yeah, the buses really are bad! I've had them merge into my lane on top of me multiple times. There's not much you can do, but at least they're so big that you can see it coming early, and have enough time to get out of the way.

They also have a huge blind spot ^ So that probably contributes to the problem. Best to avoid being around them at all.

csmith12 · October 22nd, 2012, 07:15 AM

I have much respect to school bus drivers. They are the ultimate distracted drivers and we trust them with our kids.

I truly give them mass room, you just never know when the driver is watching kids or the road/mirrors.

Young drivers in camaros/mustangs/ricers or hot rod farm trucks scare the crap outta me.

Yasko · October 22nd, 2012, 07:23 AM

Damm kids will toss things out the window of the bus at you when you pass on a bike.

Fappy · October 22nd, 2012, 07:36 AM

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Originally Posted by csmith12

drivers in camaros/mustangs/ricers or hot rod farm trucks scare the crap outta me.

I drive a Mustang!

(((( lol.

csmith12 · October 22nd, 2012, 08:07 AM

Imma assume your not 16, in high school and have something worthless to prove.

Fappy · October 22nd, 2012, 08:11 AM

^True, lol.

Actually, when I was in high school, I had a tired, 12 mpg run-down Isuzu Trooper.
Style baby.

IdRatherDrum · October 22nd, 2012, 08:13 AM

I am currently in high school and I can testify for all the crap that goes on like that.

Lakeshow · October 22nd, 2012, 10:11 AM

which high school was it magnum

RedOctober · October 22nd, 2012, 10:26 AM

I was expecting something about high school girls and getting distracted. Disappointed.

choneofakind · October 22nd, 2012, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Fappy

Style? sure.

Lots of space for extracurricu... sports gear and friends? Yes!

OCMagnum · October 22nd, 2012, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Lakeshow

which high school was it magnum

I believe it is called Laguna Hills; off Paseo de Valencia

OCMagnum · October 22nd, 2012, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by RedOctober

I was expecting something about high school girls and getting distracted. Disappointed.

A++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

Lakeshow · October 22nd, 2012, 11:16 AM

ahh gotcha, i grew up in socal for 21 years

OCMagnum · October 22nd, 2012, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Lakeshow

ahh gotcha, i grew up in socal for 21 years

Miss it much? I grew up in Switzerland, lived in NYC for a decade before moving out here. I think I would have a hard time leaving.....

alex.s · October 22nd, 2012, 11:26 AM

stupid kids.

Miles_Prower · October 22nd, 2012, 11:30 AM

This past weekend there was a pretty big high school dance..needless to say it was scary driving around town. Apparently kids making left turns don't need to yield to people trying to go straight?!

Speeding and tailgating and swerving and being ridiculous...

choneofakind · October 22nd, 2012, 11:31 AM

Just remember, everyone on the road drives like a high-school kid at some point.

don't hate.

tcbmellowd · October 22nd, 2012, 11:46 AM

Be weary of teen pedestrians who have show no regard for walking red lights!

And kids randomly dancing in front of oncoming traffic.

October 22nd, 2012, 06:52 AM	#1
OCMagnum ninjette.org member Name: OC Location: SoCal Join Date: Aug 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2014 Aprilia Dorsoduro 750, 2012 Ducati Monster 696 (sold), 2012 Ninja 250 (sold) Posts: 168	new rider lesson 842: Careful when passing high schools Good morning/afternoon/evening wherever you are Just a quick note on something that happened on my commute to work this morning that I thought I might share as a heads up to other newer riders. I am waiting at a light this morning; big intersection, 3 lanes going straight each way, two left turners each. About 100 yards after the intersection going in my path of travel, there is a left turner to go into a high school parking lot. Bunch of cars all around, I'm in the left lane. My light turns green and the guy next to me just hammers his pick up to get ahead, cut me off and go to school. Luckily I realized that is was likely a pimple-face teenager (no offense to our younger members ) as soon as he started stomping on the gas like nuts and I slowed down immediately, so no close call. But a reminder that around a HS one can easily encounter some yungins trying to prove something to somebody and to be extra cautious. Ride safe! Last futzed with by OCMagnum; October 22nd, 2012 at 08:25 AM.

October 22nd, 2012, 06:55 AM	#2
Malicious Logic hates stupid people Name: Mark Location: Oklahoma City Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2005 ZX6R Posts: 860	Welcome to the road. Glad you could join us. __________________________________________________ My vlogging channel: Ma1iciousLogic

October 22nd, 2012, 06:57 AM	#3
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	No kidding!!!!! I avoid the school areas all together at those peek times where students arrive and leave. Buses can't see sh*t and it's chaos in my little town and the high school is on a road where the speed limit is 55. Inexperience + speed + bikes = bad news. __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

October 22nd, 2012, 07:15 AM	#5
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	I have much respect to school bus drivers. They are the ultimate distracted drivers and we trust them with our kids. I truly give them mass room, you just never know when the driver is watching kids or the road/mirrors. Young drivers in camaros/mustangs/ricers or hot rod farm trucks scare the crap outta me. __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

October 22nd, 2012, 08:07 AM	#8
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	Imma assume your not 16, in high school and have something worthless to prove. __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

October 22nd, 2012, 07:23 AM	#6
Yasko Texas Newbie Name: John Location: D/FW Texas Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 07 Ninja EX250, 07 FZ6 Posts: A lot.	Damm kids will toss things out the window of the bus at you when you pass on a bike.

October 22nd, 2012, 08:11 AM	#9
Fappy ninjette.org guru Name: Stephen Location: Philadelphia, PA Join Date: Aug 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Ninja 650R, 2008 Ninja 250R (sold) Posts: 263	^True, lol. Actually, when I was in high school, I had a tired, 12 mpg run-down Isuzu Trooper. Style baby.

October 22nd, 2012, 08:13 AM	#10
IdRatherDrum ninjette.org member Name: Chase Location: California Join Date: May 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250r Posts: 225	I am currently in high school and I can testify for all the crap that goes on like that.

October 22nd, 2012, 10:11 AM	#11
Lakeshow ninjette.org member Name: Jeffrey Location: Northern CO Join Date: Sep 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 ZX6R Posts: 94	which high school was it magnum

October 22nd, 2012, 10:26 AM	#12
RedOctober ninjette.org member Name: Andrei Location: Austin, TX Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250, 2008 Daytona 675 Posts: 212	I was expecting something about high school girls and getting distracted. Disappointed.

October 22nd, 2012, 11:16 AM	#16
Lakeshow ninjette.org member Name: Jeffrey Location: Northern CO Join Date: Sep 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 ZX6R Posts: 94	ahh gotcha, i grew up in socal for 21 years

October 22nd, 2012, 11:26 AM	#18
alex.s wat Name: wat Location: tustin/long beach Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): wat Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 5 MOTM - Oct '12, Feb '14	stupid kids. __________________________________________________

October 22nd, 2012, 11:30 AM	#19
Miles_Prower One Loyal Fox Name: Rahul Location: Mechanicsburg, PA Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250R (RIP), 2011 ZX-6R Posts: 869	This past weekend there was a pretty big high school dance..needless to say it was scary driving around town. Apparently kids making left turns don't need to yield to people trying to go straight?! Speeding and tailgating and swerving and being ridiculous... __________________________________________________ My riding blog! Check it out if you are bored!aninjaridingpandabear.blogspot.com RIP Alex 8.10.12

October 22nd, 2012, 11:31 AM	#20
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	Just remember, everyone on the road drives like a high-school kid at some point. don't hate.

October 22nd, 2012, 11:46 AM	#21
tcbmellowd Kawakaze Name: Daniel Location: SoCal Join Date: Aug 2012 Motorcycle(s): 09 Blue Ninja 250 Posts: 111	Be weary of teen pedestrians who have show no regard for walking red lights! And kids randomly dancing in front of oncoming traffic. __________________________________________________ Mods:\|Progrip 728 Blue Aluminum Grips\|Custom LED Integrated Tail Light\|Flushmount Turn Signals\| Fender Chop\|CBR250 Hugger\|ProGrip Rim Tape\|Blue CF Vinyl Seat Covers\|

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