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06-06-17, 08:59 PM | #1 |
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Crunchy helmet cam footage
My recent off, for anyone interested.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5u9QPOWX4Io Observations, braking skill and judgement seemed to escape me for a few fateful seconds. Oh and excuse the expletive. But I did get back on my feet like a pro
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06-06-17, 09:07 PM | #2 |
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Re: Crunchy helmet cam footage
Ouchers. That happened quickly. Did you hit the van?
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06-06-17, 09:13 PM | #3 |
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yeah my bike did. I managed to miss it personally. Just been watching in slow motion - must have been by millimetres!
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06-06-17, 09:20 PM | #4 |
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Yeah you don't even see it hit. I did the same thing a couple years ago while filtering. What is your opinion on who is to blame?
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But clearly I should have spotted the junction & gap in traffic. I completely didn't see it. I know this road - I do it every day. So I'll relax and let the insurance handle it. At least there's not as much frustration over witnesses giving bad accounts etc when there's actual footage.
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06-06-17, 09:49 PM | #6 |
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i'll play devils advocate here.
way too fast acceleration in a bus lane. gap at junction so expect vehicles turning. obscured view due to lorry. your own fault. what i dont understand was how well you were doing up until then with being cautious of the van and car with their indicator on. put it down to a momentary lapse of reasoning. glad your ok. |
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Whilst all true, I wasn't speeding so I'm not sure how it'll go for the insurance. In theory he's not supposed to cause someone with right-of-way to have to adjust their course or speed.
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You're aware of your surroundings but simple things just pass you by. No one remembers all their regular routes unless something particularly odd happens. It's human nature. Good thing is you're alright and judging the the timing and angle lucky you weren't under the van! Sent from my SM-G950F using Tapatalk
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I'm remarkably uninjured. I do need a new jacket and trousers though so shows what proper kit does. Oh and a new front end
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07-06-17, 07:03 AM | #10 |
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Ouchie glad you are ok.
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