First day on the SV.... First near miss

[Fluffer]

happened to me last week, an old dear changing lanes just didnt see me and cut me up..

luckily all was fine but got the heart going and gave her a blast with the nautilus airhorn (first time its happened since getting the bike and made me feel lots better). Might not have noticed me before but after a few artic lorry sounding honks i think she realised the mistake

recommend them and saw a couple reduced from 50 odd - 30 quid in wylie and holland the other week! bargain

Just imagine everyone comes from a country where they drive on the other side, and never know the right way to look.

I had a woman the other day who was crossing from my right to my left. She was looking right!

Originally Posted by LankyIanB

If you don't think they've seen you, sound the horn, that's what it's there for! When they do look accusingly at you (generally because you've disturbed their nice little sleep), wave in a friendly manner and ride past whilst looking out for the next sleepy/blind/drunk/moronic t**t who is going to try and spoil your day.

This is the winner! I use my horn a lot, and never in anger.
Just I do advise a nice wave as you go past if you can, just to make sure they don't think you're an ****, because next time they see you they may just pull out

**** happens.

Again

and

Again

and

Again

and yet some how it still comes as a surpirse when it happens again.

My car has twin horns that are pretty loud and I have a spare pair, looks like i've just found a new home for them...

I even got pulled out on, whilst on a driving lesson. That made me shake, cause atleast on a bike I can get out of trouble reasonably quickly.