HeavyDuty Posted November 14, 2013 Report Share Posted November 14, 2013 (edited) Finally, a leading insurer’s data shows what we’ve all know for years Read more: http://www.visordown.com/motorcycle-news--general-news/motorcyclists-23-better-behind-the-wheel-of-a-car/23971.html#ixzz2kaWlO7a1 Edited November 14, 2013 by HeavyDuty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smashweights Posted November 14, 2013 Report Share Posted November 14, 2013 (edited) Interesting. Only downside is they did not adjust for miles driven in the car as a 23% decrease in claim rate could be attributed to 23% decrease in average miles driven in a car, aka the same claim rate per mile driven. Maybe they did? Can anyone find the actual study info? But I like to think we're better anyway! Edited November 14, 2013 by smashweights Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad324 Posted November 14, 2013 Report Share Posted November 14, 2013 BAD324 drives 99% better behind the wheel of a car than the rest of America That's your real news story Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strictly Street Posted November 14, 2013 Report Share Posted November 14, 2013 Interesting. Only downside is they did not adjust for miles driven in the car as a 23% decrease in claim rate could be attributed to 23% decrease in average miles driven in a car, aka the same claim rate per mile driven. Maybe they did? Can anyone find the actual study info? But I like to think we're better anyway! Also think it might have something to do with the fact we are always watching for some crazy moves from other drivers.That and "Biker ESP" as in "I just know that douche is going to change lanes without signaling.....3, 2, 1, yep!" 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScubaCinci Posted November 14, 2013 Report Share Posted November 14, 2013 I always felt about 26% better Actually, I've been saying for years that drivers should have to take a watered down version of the MSF course so they learn some of the things they teach in there like not being in people's blind spot, etc. I know that class alone made me think different (better) as a driver. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magley64 Posted November 14, 2013 Report Share Posted November 14, 2013 I fully expect that it has to do with situational awareness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jschaf Posted November 15, 2013 Report Share Posted November 15, 2013 What a concept! Paying attention while you are driving. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ohiomike Posted November 15, 2013 Report Share Posted November 15, 2013 BAD324 drives 99% better behind the wheel of a car than the rest of America That's your real news storyIt really feels great being in the 1% here....now on the mc I would never make that claim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magley64 Posted November 15, 2013 Report Share Posted November 15, 2013 Also, there are a number of drivers who only drive because they have to, they have no interest in motoring, they don't care about it at all and only give it enough attention to keep the vehicle in the general direction they want to go... "steerers" if you will. Motorcyclists are likely more interested in motorized conveyance than the average person, so they spend more energy and focus on it... Just a thought... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbot Posted November 16, 2013 Report Share Posted November 16, 2013 in other words... they are the driving dead. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scruit Posted November 17, 2013 Report Share Posted November 17, 2013 in other words... they are the driving dead. And the more active safety features they put on cars, the worse it will be. Active cruise control has already morphed into Volvo cars that you cannot rear-end someone in. Lane departure warnings will become lane departure prevention. Those little blind spot warning lights in mirrors will become active prevention too. The technology isn't that far off where the car won't let you run a red light or run a stop sign. Won't be long before we're all driving fullsize slot cars. Just hold the gas to the floor and let go of the wheel and bounce off the computer-controlled limits in steering and direction because, heck, the car won't let you do anything dangerous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JStump Posted November 17, 2013 Report Share Posted November 17, 2013 And the more active safety features they put on cars, the worse it will be. Active cruise control has already morphed into Volvo cars that you cannot rear-end someone in. Lane departure warnings will become lane departure prevention. Those little blind spot warning lights in mirrors will become active prevention too. The technology isn't that far off where the car won't let you run a red light or run a stop sign. Won't be long before we're all driving fullsize slot cars. Just hold the gas to the floor and let go of the wheel and bounce off the computer-controlled limits in steering and direction because, heck, the car won't let you do anything dangerous.Yup, just a matter of time. I don't know how many people get in my car and ask "don't you get tired of driving stick every day?" And my reply is, "Don't you get tired of doing NOTHING in your car every day?" It is not a chore to drive a manual, it becomes second nature, but people can't be inconvenienced to put down their coffee or make up to do it so it has gone by the way side in favor of automatics and dummy proofing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magley64 Posted November 17, 2013 Report Share Posted November 17, 2013 The sooner we have self driving cars, the better, let the people who suck at driving just chill and fiddle with their facebook while their cars drive them around... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReconRat Posted November 18, 2013 Report Share Posted November 18, 2013 (edited) Maybe it's just that we won't put our cars where they can get hit. Always having a way out, same as on a bike. Everyone in front of me isn't going to get away, or get there faster. Watched a lady turn left today, using the wrong side of the road on both roads. I had to stop short to stay out of the way. She completely cut the corner, getting a couple of feet away from the wrong curb. Always impressed by a car turning where some one can pass it on the wrong side while it's trying to figure out what it's doing... Edited November 18, 2013 by ReconRat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wantahertzdonut Posted November 21, 2013 Report Share Posted November 21, 2013 BAD324 drives 99% better behind the wheel of a car than the rest of America That's your real news story You are the 1%. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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