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Lane splitting has been beaten like a dead horse so I am not posting this looking for a debate. People in Ca know the benefits of doing so, and those who have not done so cannot really relate to it. I can see where it looks or sounds dangerous for the ones who have not done it, but it is safer when done correctly than sitting in a lane of bumper to bumper traffic. Myself I very rarely split lanes as the location I live at does not have the traffic congestion like the LA and the bay area. When visiting those areas however I will lane share in stop and go or very slow congested traffic.
Have not read this board a lot so if this has been posted let me know (as I am sure u will) and I will delete it.
Anyways I was glad to see Harry Hurt's views publicized.
Think passing cars between is reckless and inconsiderate? We beg to disagree. But there are some things to know before you start. By Art Friedman.
I had called USC's Accident Research Department to talk to Dave Thom about helmets, but Harry Hurt answered the phone. Hurt, the lead author of the famous "Hurt Report" about the causes of motorcycle accidents, is arguably the most knowledgeable expert in the area of motorcycle safety and always fascinating to talk to.
Today, however, the news wasn't pleasant. Hurt had been rear-ended and had required surgery on his neck. His brand new truck suffered major damage too. "The stupid part," said Hurt, "was that if I'd been on a motorcycle, I wouldn't have had the accident. I would have split lanes and never gotten hit."
Rest of the article is here:
.http://www.omcla.org/reference_assets/Lane Splitting 101.pdf
Have not read this board a lot so if this has been posted let me know (as I am sure u will) and I will delete it.
Anyways I was glad to see Harry Hurt's views publicized.
Think passing cars between is reckless and inconsiderate? We beg to disagree. But there are some things to know before you start. By Art Friedman.
I had called USC's Accident Research Department to talk to Dave Thom about helmets, but Harry Hurt answered the phone. Hurt, the lead author of the famous "Hurt Report" about the causes of motorcycle accidents, is arguably the most knowledgeable expert in the area of motorcycle safety and always fascinating to talk to.
Today, however, the news wasn't pleasant. Hurt had been rear-ended and had required surgery on his neck. His brand new truck suffered major damage too. "The stupid part," said Hurt, "was that if I'd been on a motorcycle, I wouldn't have had the accident. I would have split lanes and never gotten hit."
Rest of the article is here:
.http://www.omcla.org/reference_assets/Lane Splitting 101.pdf