This morning's commute and other commuting stories

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TurtleRecall in reply to @n3il

You've got mirrors on a motorbike though, right? On a bike, unless you're an SPD sandal-wearing tourer with bar-end mirrors etc, you're relying on shoulder-checks to see what's going on.

Edit: Also, on a motorbike you're less likely to have faster traffic speeding past you with a gap of a few centimetres.

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n3il in reply to @TurtleRecall

Yes, I am relying on shoulder checks.
On a motorbike, on a bicycle, and in a car to check the blindspot.

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TurtleRecall in reply to @n3il

Of course, but in cars and on motorbikes you've also got mirrors, so your situational awareness is better than on a bike, where the only way to check behind you is a shoulder check.
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brokebroadbeat in reply to @n3il

I find myself shoulder-checking while stepping sideways on paths, these days!

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