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15-02-06, 01:57 PM
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New Bike aware adverts campaign
I saw a horrific advert on TV last nite about car drivers looking out for bikers.
The advert was alsoon the morning radio, its good to see that the government / DofT are doing something positive for us bikers for once. |
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15-02-06, 02:03 PM
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I've saw one of those the other night.. not pretty at all but sticks in the mind!
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15-02-06, 02:26 PM
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Unfortunately, it's more likely to stick in the minds of bikers and not cage drivers. Although, I'd love to be proved wrong.
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15-02-06, 02:29 PM
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I remember when i first got into bikes i was arguing with him about this very same kind of crash - cos he asked me why i always rode with my lights on... He was saying that drivers always look properly. I got a call from him the other day, apologising for arguing with me - when i asked what prompted his change on attitude - he said... i saw that "Think!" advert on TV about it.  Good to see its affected at least ONE driver. Im sure there'll be more. When i first saw it, i knew what was coming.. but it still made me jump!
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15-02-06, 02:41 PM
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So what was the biker doing wrong?
Too far over to the left? Too fast? Didn't move across his lane, so against his background he wasn't moving? |
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15-02-06, 02:41 PM
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i think the old "think" vid blamed bikers, where as this one makes cage driver aware
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15-02-06, 02:44 PM
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They have been doing some great work. Mrs Monsta doesnt like it though as it freaks her out each time she see's it...
The other one I like is the Ducati cruising down the country lane and all the warnings and hazards coming up. Although I have only ever seen it late at night. |
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15-02-06, 02:46 PM
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Should be noted, as in the article, that even when you move to the offside to give space and increase visibility - there is a moment on the approach, where if/when the vehicle emerges and turns towards you.... an impact is unavoidable. In answer to Thors questions: The biker could have slowed down in anticipation, moved to the right to increase visibilty on both parties.. however, as per above.. even after taking these precautions.. there is a certain time when a crash WILL happen if the vehicle emerges. |
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15-02-06, 03:26 PM
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last weeks mcn had a few nast adverts which are getting banned, saying bikers play games of consequences, with pictures of wheelchairs, gravestones etc.
but the think! one is good, should get cagers a bit more aware.. |
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16-02-06, 06:28 PM
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You seem to get better tv coverage down south than we do beyond the border.
I've been looking for these ads since I found out about them ages ago but have only seen both once- both after 11pm. Maybe I don't watch enough tv. Hopefully the message will get through to those cage drivers who blame us for all accidents 
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