Comments by "Golden Croc" (@GoldenCroc) on "TOO OLD to START RIDING? Brutally HONEST impressions of a 34 year old NEWBIE RIDER" video.

  1. In return for your frankness, I will give you an equally honest evaluation: No reason for forgetting indicators. There is a light literally on your dash to show them being on. Unless you never check your dash. In which case, you probably shouldnt be driving in traffic yet without more practice. Most people forgetting indicators are the elderly, because they cant see very well. which means: They are a danger, and probably shouldnt be driving either. Secondly, never depend on engine power to "get you out of trouble". Try to adopt a more defensive riding style were it isnt necessary. All that being said, I applaud you for trying this, I couldnt even imagine how it must feel even having almost never ridden a bicycle before. Big up!
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  2.  @d4a  Ok, but please for your own safety, fix the light. Imagine you pass an intersection with the indicator still on, leading others to think you will make a turn, and them pulling out in front of you when you are going straight instead. I am sure you have the skills to do it in a few minutes if you can rebuild an engine. Regarding the "powering out", the ability to predict stupid/blind drivers and risky situations is sort of what defensive driving is. I am a professional driver and do easily 1000k km per year, and I have ridden motorcycles for a long time. Now, its possible I have just gotten lucky (but not likely, perhaps?), but I have only needed to "power out" of a situation 1 time in my whole life so far, and in hindsight I would say even that was the wrong choice, but I had a passenger on my bike at the time so I didnt want to brake too hard. Anyway, we have a saying in the motorcycle riding business "think of every other motorist as if they are out to get you". Then you will survive. For example in intersections I go as far left in my lane as possible, so if the cars dont see me and pull out in front of me, I have more options for what I can do, and wont have to change direction as much. Anyway, just some advice from my experience. I just want to see you safe, and learning more and having fun. You have made some very good and brave decisions so far, I applaud you for it. Cheers.
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