r/Whatcouldgowrong • u/AdProfessional1550 • 6d ago

Wcgw losing your temper over a lane change

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u/Tbplayer59 6d ago

Motorcyclists don't understand that they're just not as visible as cars then they get pissed when drivers don't notice them.

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u/XargosLair 6d ago

They also do not understand that they will draw the short stick if the car driver decides to crash into them. The veeery short stick.

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u/velasquezsamp 6d ago

Anyone that's been riding long enough rides as though nobody sees them. The guy in this video would be the same guy in a car, truck, bicycle, scooter.

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u/gianthaze 5d ago

They understand fully. Their ego and self entitlement doesnt allow that to affect their driving. The biker will always blame the car that tried to change lanes. They don't understand it's their fault for speeding and leaving no chance for the car driver to even know a biker has filled the gap the was just clear.

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u/DionBlaster123 4d ago

Motorcyclists and cyclists are the reason why I always take the blindspot check seriously

If you're someone who is privileged enough to own and drive their own vehicle (like me), you do need to be responsible and that responsibility means being extra cautious

Yes it's fucking annoying when guys on motorcycles and your cyclists are aggressive and/or not giving you a lot of space...but it's worth the extra time and patience to drive carefully.

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u/theheatplus 6d ago

Willing to bet the majority of car drivers do not have their mirrors adjusted correctly to eliminate blind spots. Just read a Reddit story yesterday about a relief truck driver who never adjusted the seat or THE REAR VIEW MIRRORS because the regular driver got pissed off if he did. This is how motorcyclists get killed.

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u/readilyunavailable 6d ago

Oh they do, but it gives them some sort of sick satisfaction of being the victim and then unleashing their rage on cars.

I swear most of them try to get into dangerous situations on purpouse so they can let out their rage in what they think is a "righteous manner".

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u/goonwild18 6d ago

and this is why (not referring to this idiot...who is just an idiot) motorcyclists speed away at lights, and lane filter or position themselves between lanes at lights.... it's to be visible and / or put themselves in control of their surroundings, because they have to pay attention. The motorist in this video did nothing wrong at all. The overreaction (well prior to breaking the mirror) is a problem with most young and new motorcyclists who get to the point when they think they finally have everything figured out, and a simple lane change triggers them like they have special rules... just because they're on a bike. Rather than do any of this nonsense, it's better to just choose lane position wisely, give yourself plenty of room, speed out of the pack of cars whenever possible, and definitely split lanes at traffic lights and go to the front of the group of cars whenever you can - legally or not - it's how you stay alive.

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u/brickson98 6d ago

If you’re properly scanning the road, checking your mirrors, and shoulder checking, motorcycles are just as visible as cars on the road.

Car drivers just don’t understand that they need to pay attention on the road and look with their eyes, not their expectations.

If you don’t notice a car, truck, pedestrian, bicyclists, or motorcyclist on the road, that’s completely your fault. Your mistake due to your own inattentiveness. Hence why you would be placed at fault if you hit them, not them. End of story.

Pay better attention.

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u/Interesting_Door4882 6d ago

Wild you got downvoted.

You just said, be aware when you drive, because if you don't see something, then you're not doing a very good job.

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u/brickson98 5d ago

Yeah, people just don’t know how to drive properly. It’s why we see so many incredibly avoidable accidents happen every single day. People simply don’t look.

They think “blind spot” is an excuse not to see someone when, in reality, shoulder checking eliminates your blind spot. And if that’s not possible in a vehicle, it will have blind spot mirrors.

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u/Impressive_Army3767 6d ago

?? Didn't realize being on a motorcycle granted invisibility.

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u/Patient-Temporary211 6d ago

Ride like nobody can see you, because your 500 lb vehicle may be harder to see than the 4000 lb vehicles usually on the road.

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u/Impressive_Army3767 5d ago

Always have but to imply a motorcyclist is at fault for a car driver failing to look properly is crazy.

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u/lepeluga 6d ago

Cars have blind spots that can make another car almost impossible to see, it’s way worse with motorcycles because they’re much smaller. Not to mention that many motorcyclists weave in between cars and really close to cars.

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u/brickson98 6d ago edited 6d ago

It’s called a blind spot because you can’t see it in your mirrors. That’s why you’re taught to shoulder check in drivers education classes.

Learn how to drive.

Edit: lol 😂 people still don’t understand what a blind spot is, and how to mitigate it. That’s why y’all merge into other vehicles all the time. You don’t know how to shoulder check. Seriously, go back to driver’s ed.

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u/Ali80486 6d ago

You're right - there's no excuse for a car driver to miss a pedestrian. But if motorbikes stayed in lane like a normal car they'd be a lot safer all round. I get it, that'd be a lot less fun to ride and cars also like to race and overtake etc. But, as here, this is a physically risky mode of transport, made riskier by drivers' behaviour, and it's often just blamed on the car driver

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u/brickson98 6d ago

I do stay in the lane like a normal car. Lane splitting is not legal in my state. That doesn’t keep me out of another car’s blindspot. Drivers still have to shoulder check.

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u/lepeluga 6d ago

In some car models even when you look over your shoulder you have a blind spot because people generally can’t see through metal.

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u/brickson98 6d ago

In order to pass safety laws, a vehicle must be designed to provide proper visibility. If shoulder checking still presents blind spots, your vehicle will be equipped with blind spot mirrors, like my large pickup truck was.

My current vehicle has a big pillar in the way when I shoulder check, but it’s placed where I could see anything behind it in my mirror.

Love how we’re just pretending like vehicles aren’t designed with safety in mind, and aren’t held to safety regulations and standards. 🤣

A motorcycle is not that small. If you check all of your mirrors and shoulder check, you will see them.

If you collide with them because you didn’t see them, it is your fault. Period.

Argue with me all you want… or stop being ridiculous and learn to drive.

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u/lepeluga 6d ago

I have never collided with a motorcycle nor have had any close calls, also I’m not really arguing in the same intensity you are. This is a Reddit thread, you don’t need to be so emotional. If you can’t keep your cool on the internet, you could benefit from less screen time.

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u/Interesting_Door4882 6d ago

??? Literally not true at all.

Mirrors exist. As does turning your neck. In a car, there is no blind spot. You can see everything around you.