[moehoward]

The statement in large part is true. They are more in tune to what’s happening around them because chances are slim they are multi-tasking. The folks in cars are putting on make-up, texting. fiddling with the radio etc etc. Another advantage is the point of view a biker has. They sit higher, so not only can they see a mile down the road, they can see down into the cars and see what the drivers are doing.

[Osage Orange]

Used to live in SoCal....

Used to ride a M.C. too....

I split lanes now and again....Only when traffic was near grid-locked.

And you better be on your toes...because I had people see me coming and "squeeze me" on purpose..and crack their doors open like they were going to open them.

Those were exceptions....but it happened.

Riding a M.C. made me a much better defensive driver....that's for sure.

FRegards,

[clamper1797]

EXACTLY ... who is more dangerous ... the biker who is splitting lanes at 5-10 mph faster than stopped or near stopped trafiic. Or the guy/lady who is texting, cell phoning, farbing (putting on make-up) fiddling with the radio driving a SUV . Biker don't text, cell phone, put on make up, eat burgers, fiddle very much with the radio when they ride. You get the occational idiot on a bike just like you do in a car.

As far as being elitist ... yeah I would rather be seen pushing my Harley than be seen riding a Honda ... :<)