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As a motorcyclist, I fully understand the risk I take venturing onto the roadways on two wheels. I live in Oklahoma, which does not require a rider over 18 years of age to wear a helmet. I however, choose to wear one. I have seen the aftermath of a crash where the rider was sans helmet, and well, it wasn’t pretty, and very fatal. Now not only does a helmet offer protection for the ol’ noggin’ in the event the worst happens, it offers a bit of billboard space too! And that brings me to my next point. Drivers, please, for the love of everything holy (or unholy, whichever floats your goat), put your fucking phone down. Seriously. Put it down. Of all the close calls I’ve had because of a distracted driver, 9 out of 10 times it’s because the driver was texting, taking selfies, or just plain dicking around on their phone. So, my contribution to the various anti texting movements, is the above decal. Very subtle, yet straight to the point. *FP edit: Wow! Most Viral! Thanks guys! Several people have asked where they can get one of these decals. I wish I could take the credit for them, but all credit goes to Moons MC, and you can find them at https://www.moonsmc.com/collections/frontpage/products/get-off-your-fucking-phone-sticker. Cheers!
TheyAintNobody
Riders: stop using you faster smaller vehicle to skirt and break the rules putting undo stress and motorists.
THEREALFOLKBLUES
TooBrokeToFunction
Cyclists complain after accelerating quickly through traffic, not giving cars space, and expecting cars to drive at a uniform speed.
MyFetishIsLyingOnTheInternet
Drinking and driving is dumb as fuck, but texting and driving is making a sober and conscious decision to be a dumb fuck. Dont do it.
Grunwald
Jup just today I saw a girl crash into stationary cars on a red light. She was still holding her phone after the accident
WordofDJ
I ride every single day, and it just amazes me how many people can't go 30 seconds without looking at their fucking phone. I just assume
Arizoniac
It’s amazing how short attention spans are getting
WordofDJ
everyone is on their phone or otherwise wants to kill me at this point.
grandmastonguekiss
I mean, do you really want someone trying to read that that fine print in the rearview going 70 on the freeway?
Pyroder
If someone nearly hits you with their car, is it illegal to punch there window?
deathloop
Illegal, yes. Upstanding, moral behavior? Also yes.
IcameIsawIclapt
Losing your balance and falling, highly probable? Yes
lu5t
+1 for helmet
WizardHarryDresden
That's all that's on display here, what else would you be +1?
Goatsarepeople
My state lobbies very hard to let us ignore helmets and I love them for it. Seal belts should be next. It's my body I'm risking fuck off.
deathloop
I hear ya. People get so combative when trying to tell others what to do "for their own good".
drmrsthemonarchscleanwhitepanties
One of the members of my husband’s MC was just struck and nearly killed by a kid on their phone. PLEASE FUCKING PUT YOUR GD PHONE DOWN.
atotalmoron
Fucking phones. I love how drivers like to complain about bikes but text and drive constantly. Or watch movies, or scroll facepalmbook
Starkminussuit
Had me at facepalmbook
Lulabel73
I have never used my phone while driving. I can complain all I want.
goatfkersdidnothingwrong
Isn't that illegal?
tothe9ines
Or vigorously masturbate... right? Right guys? ... when drivers do that?
NotYourAverageWeeab
When you bring too many socks on a trip it'd be wrong to not put them to good use
bananagiraffe13
And use your fucken turn signals!
o4kill
That goes for cars, and motorcycles, and bicycles, and trucks...
Dreanakari
Riders: pls stop thinking you have a warp drive on the highway. I know there are good and bad riders out there, but I see this way too often
deathloop
What?
pmuhob
ENGAGE BRAAP
DoctorDerpper
I walk to work and i've noticed more and more people ignoring crosswalks and stop lights while staring down at their crotch while driving.
RevengeOfThePotatomancer
Wait, selfies while driving? What the fuck is wrong with people.
Arizoniac
Some people are unapologetically narcissist
MerryXMan
I’ve seen bikies on phones, drive down the middle of two lanes, swerve in and out of traffic, like seriously bikies are just as shit drivers
gtawGeezus
I won’t disagree w/ you there. I’m just speaking from my experience. I do my best to ride safely and be courteous, same as in my car.
pmuhob
Lane splitting/filtering is safer for riders and drivers
RememberTheC4nt
Riders stop squeezing your self between the lines and scratching cars while doing so
foolhollow
I've been riding for 7 years and I definitely agree, but there are also a lot of bikers that drive like fucking idiots, also. 1/2
foolhollow
2/2 If you ride like a moron in between cars and don't pay attention your likeliness of getting creamed goes up exponentially.
Radtastical
I love in Oklahoma city, just last month there was a fatal motorcycle accident outside my job because the driver didn't have a helmet on.
secondbest
It's highly unlikely that the driver wearing a helmet would have saved the rider.
thedarkcanuck
As a trucker I can easily see down into peoples cars. In heavy traffic, I'd see I notice about 75% of people on their phones
imgurisgo
Same on the Motorcycle, makes me realize most people complaining about it are also doing it.
jessienhs
That's rage inducing
thedarkcanuck
It is, but I still have to maintain control of my vehicle. And I mean I can only honk my air horn so much. Most people don't even look up
kame4prez
I just had a coworker killed in a motorcycle accident. Always look twice for bikers
secondbest
Wow, I know some people hate bikers, but having your coworkers killed over it is appalling.
AKickAssUnicorn
Three years ago I was hit by someone texting and driving, I'm still recovering. If I had not had my helmet on I'd be dead.
AmICleverYet
You're awesome. I work with people who have had traumatic brain and/or spinal cord injuries...helmets save lives and personalities and more
bundleofwoodensticks
I hope there was a lawsuit
AKickAssUnicorn
I chose not to go after him legally cause it would have caused his family alot of problems. I didn't want his kids growing up hating a 1/2
AKickAssUnicorn
Man they never met or cause his marriage and alot of problems that his wife didn't deserve cause of his mistake.
RealEnglishRage
You have my respect. I hope you live a long fulfilling life. For if there is anyone who deserves such good grace, it should be you.
benpoon
Sadly, no one will listen to you. They do not care. Too many f'n people do it daily. Running off the damn road. They don't care.
Lureman
I'm always yelling "Hang up and drive!" Too many self-absorbed assholes on the roads.
muffen
I've started honking my horn at people on their phones.
nitsujcm
Cool, that's illegal. That helps everything. Problem solved. What a hero. Actually, probably should just fighting stupid with stupid.
Derfalke
You must honk a lot.
GinOClock
I honk at anyone who does something stupid or dangerous.
ottotravel
I believe this is an excellent way to promote operant conditioning in the general populace.
vonKaiser
be careful with that. Used to do it too until a driver got scared by it and nearly swerved into a guard rail
JZKillaT68
Air horn
pmuhob
Watch out bro people get mad and do stupid things in cages
1972GTO
If I stop at a light and see driver next to me on phone I lay on the horn til they stop. I'm much bigger than most people FYI.
YoursTrulee
I check my phone at red lights and avoid doing it while driving. I usually look up frequently for green, to avoid getting the "hey, go!"honk
simplemusician
I feel like we need to come up with the next iteration of the horn. It's literally the most basic form of communication and yet we have to-
simplemusician
-rely on it to get across a plethora of curse words to those around us.
Skippler
how's that going for ya? anyone get mad and road raged?
bundleofwoodensticks
Actually, I’ve had a lot of people acknowledge that they’re being idiots and apologize
Toecutteris
This goes both ways. Drivers put down the fucking phones and pay attention! Bikers don't do stupid shit and assume we can see you perfectly!
o4kill
And turn your light on! I thought that was the law around here, but I've seen people who don't. Much later than I
o4kill
've seen the ones who do.
IamNoOneToBeTrifledWith
You're not wrong. I always ride as if everyone is intentionally trying to kill me all the time.
Toecutteris
Yeah, I'm super paranoid when driving in the summer months. I try to be hyper aware of all bikes on the road.
mulligylan
it's easy to do if you've ever been on the highway
deathloop
Different issues. Way to co-opt someone else's point to make your own gripe
Toecutteris
Oh no!! Did I use the internet in a bad way??? Shame on me. Have you even been
deathloop
Your expression is shit regardless of the platform.
Toecutteris
hahaha you come at me with that after your first shitty response? Good job pot, nice to meet you, I'm kettle.
deathloop
Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery
Toecutteris
on this site before?
poop273
I am with ya. I just hope you arent one of those asshole bikers who rides around with their brights on for "safety". That is inconsiderate
MalcontentTroll
You better believe I have all my lights and high beams on, at any time i'm driving. With the exception of darkness when they'll blind others
gtawGeezus
Only time I use brights is when I need them. Blind curves in the dark and such. My low beams are pretty bright already
poop273
cheers. thanks
uptaco
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deathloop
Oh poor baby.
flyelectro8888
I do! And it helps: i get fewer SMIDSYs. Still not perfect, that's why i don't repair my exhaust: so the visually impaired drivers don't ...
flyelectro8888
... have to lose 2 hours of their life explaining to the cops why they killed me. (i don't use my brights at dusk or night, obviously)
Sunseteclipse
Pennsylvania DOT manual teaches riders to always use your brights at night because dumbass drivers dont look. (I added the dumbass part)
RunsNakedThroughSwamps
Really? That explains some things. Thankfully most (in my experience) ignore it.
RunsNakedThroughSwamps
I did come across one with no lights this winter, just past midnight. Going 45mph in the passing lane on I81. Smh
mulligylan
weird, most bikes always have lights on
RunsNakedThroughSwamps
Yeah, and go at least the speed limit unless it's a twisty road. Maybe the tail light was out and they didn't notice. Will baffle me always
Racefacexc
That is fucking stupid
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jal2000
This is entirely wrong. Whether side by side lights or a single housing, the hi-beams are aimed...higher.
SociallyAwkwardCanadianMoose
I drove a Volvo car that allows you to aim the beams up or down. Weird thing to have to learn to do
TheMostModestMouse
and in a car brights is the beam that points more forward, that can get in your eyes. bikes dont change angles.
aoenofhorus
No idea what you’re talking about. I’ve never had a bike that doesn’t have a high and low that shine at different angles.
TheMostModestMouse
Go look it up. Most bikes are this way. Even my bike is this way and most of the people I know are as well.
aoenofhorus
Name one.
LoSt251
Fucking horse shit. I ride a royal Enfield and even that fucker has high beams.
tyrfin
Yeah, that's cuz he doesn't know what he's talking about. :P
TheMostModestMouse
Go look it up. Most have it this way.
aoenofhorus
Maybe referring to some models of CBR and the S1000rr which have two lights and one is high beam. But it’s still an actual high beam, so...
EusisLandale
People on their phones will never see that.
ugotdatouch360
kids will. Jerk off OP should take off the swearing it's public roads man kids get rides from dchool and shit looking at fucking swear words
jrva1213
Or they will see it through their phone camera
BrentoBox
Or they’ll try to take a pic of it
honeytwat
I saw it on my phone just now.
1Plebian
Ha
Goatsarepeople
Especially when it's on the helmet I'm not wearing because I live in a state that lets me take my own risks.
Farrit
That's why he posted it on imgur
Lulabel73
MrDragonfyr
The kids in the back will though
davebeastly
Text is the same colour as the blood so I doubt it
joc101
I don't remember seeing everything blood red as a child
soupiswhatitsoundslikewhenyoueatsoup
I guess your parents weren't using their phones while driving.
davebeastly
It would have had to be a long fucking wire.
altrdgenetics
I have an air horn on the bike... they hear that. I have seen them toss the phone into the passenger seat.
usernamestaketoomucheffort
hydrocarbon82
Because it's not #HASHTAGGED
Goldmarble
Door or window thump, attention gained, point to helmet. Rev and peace out. Do not break mirror.
uptaco
Scaring someone - close quarters on bike - who's not paying attention while driving 2 tons of death at 70mph. How doesn't that end well?
yourself458
Nobody said 70mph. In city traffic and such, it wouldn't be any more dangerous than allowing the person to stay on thier phone.
joc101
They look up, nod and put it away
Thoughttoolongaboutthis
Well he asked..
uptaco
Assuming the knock on the window doesn't startle them into overcompensating with the wheel. I don't like drivers on phones, either. But....
joc101
Oh right, you were more replying to the other comment
Oh4FukSakes
You just did.
MyCleverMoniker
PopeyeTheSailor
hes desktop youre mobile
OGsatan
Oh shit.
Seizethegap
spiceass9000
RUUUUNitsTODDZIRAAAAH
FrederickThunderbitchJohnson
domestomp
he is on a computer. it says via android/iphone if its from a phone
KingKizer
Checkmate.
ruferto
i browse from desktop lad. think i've used mobile maybe 3 times
TolstoyTheFox
anonnymoosecommenter
Cheeky fucker.
eachoe
You got me there
Johnsky
Also PSA: Your blind spot sensors can't see motorcycles as easily as they detect cars... DO NOT RELY ON YOUR BLIND SPOT SENSORS.
OverthinkingThis
It amazes me when I see people do this. I mena sure it helps to know how the stuff works but relying on them just take so much faith in them
BatmansUnderPantsAreSoSoft
Those shouldn't have ever been put on cars, now it's just a crutch for people to not do their job as a good driver
pandajack
I thought to myself do people really do this.? Then I thought yes, of course they do. SMH
sinskittles
My blind spot sensors have always detected a motorcycle, the only problem is that it's passing faster than I would have time to react to 1/
sinskittles
The sensors. Hence, using your fucking mirrors to specifically look for motorcycles! 2/
trpbritguy
The more "safety" tech they put in cars, the more dangerous people are driving!
ilovemyboobs
my blind spot sensors are my eyes what in the fuck are you talking about?
dangerousDoc
Never did always got those globe mirror thingies
kurtist04
Those are a thing? I've never owned a car that was made in this century
leopardg
I do appreciate when I ride past and I see the little light tho
ottotravel
My buddy wants to know wtf a blind spot sensor is? Do you mean mirrors? My 92' Subaru has those.
Hammertulski
From experience, people don't pay attention to them when they're lighting up for cars either.
BreadyStinellis
Are those a thing?
aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
As a motorcyclist, I'm happy that the car I bought has a blind spot camera so I can see EVERYTHING. Every car should have these.
Englishisnotmyfirstlanguage
TIL blind spot sensors exist
kaboosh5353
I dont know how people comfortably change lanes without looking over their shoulder. Its basically driving blind.
SergeantTerryJeffords
I have blindspot mirrors so I can see everything without turning (but still usually do)
StripTheFleshSaltTheWound
They do it easily and carelessly.
Johnsky
I lost my last car because of that. Dude merged into me and drove me off he highway, I spun on the hard shoulder and hit the wall. Totalled.
armitagecasemolly
The blind spot is only there bc side mirrors are not adjusted properly. Adjust just past the point of seeing the side of your car.
Johnsky
That will reduce the size of the blind spot, and is sound advice, but it doesn't eliminate it entirely.
TimeForDat
I like to see a little of my car for a reference point, otherwise you don’t know where things are behind you
Buddasac
Yup I'm the same way, can always get a bubble too but I prefer turning my head anyways.
armitagecasemolly
Whatever rocks your boat but I use my rearview mirror to see behind me and the lanes and side of road for reference
proileri
I'm still amazed cars get fancy BPS but no-one is using the ages old tech called mini wide angle mirrors, except truckers.
BreadyStinellis
Or even position their mirrors correctly. Your own car shouldn't take up half of it.
OtterlyMagnificent
I don't have Blind Spot Monitors...At all. So I use my mirrors, I use my neck that turns, and I leave my blinker on long enough for the 1/
OtterlyMagnificent
car that might be in the way to get out of the way. 2/2
Dontwatchmespotme
And of course motorcycle riders, dont drive your bikes like you are invincible.
mulligylan
this goes for people with civics and lancers and that are all aftermarket neon
nextgenpants
True, but ride like you are invisible.
NaughtyMango
This. When you think of this while on the road, you'll have less close calls. Of course, others should still mind their surroundings.
SociallyAwkwardCanadianMoose
Only reason I tolerate loud bikes. If I can hear them that tells me they are in the vicinity and to be extra careful
nextgenpants
That's why I'm a fan of modulator headlights, for sight not sound obviously lol. They flicker and get people's attention.
SweepTheLegsJohnny
So yeah, i almost got ran over today by a van while on a 6' shoulder, on a bicycle. My flashing lights are bright AF. Pay the fuck attention
Modernityhasfailedus
THANK YOU. I understand the issues that drivers create, but there are also riders who create their own problems.
SeamusMCMXCVI
I’ve seen jackasses lane split here in Florida
JZKillaT68
And put down the phone too
VRSCDX2014
As a rider, thank you.
IamMelonLordeYaYaYa
I also live in OK, just moved here, and the motorcyclists here are the worst. No protection in any of them, aggressive as hell.
RunsNakedThroughSwamps
That is not OK.
Modernityhasfailedus
Go zipping in and out of lanes without proper signaling, excessively speeding, and splitting lanes, and you might get hit.
Modernityhasfailedus
I grew up around motorcycles. Several members of my family have ridden for as long as I can recall. I understand splitting lanes.
AKittenPrincess
I almost killed a guy because he was speeding around a corner as I was about to change lanes . I hope he learned to slow down a bit
Modernityhasfailedus
You want to split lanes in standstill traffic at a logical speed, fine. Otherwise, fuck off.
Modernityhasfailedus
But not at freeway speeds while traffic is at a near standstill. That's just crazy. You want split lanes with the flow of traffic, fine.
yourmotherandIthinkyoushouldmoveout
Splitting and filtering is life saving. I’d be dead if it wasn’t for it.
Modernityhasfailedus
And I'm glad you were able to do so with common sense. Where I'm from, the freeway is full off asswipes.
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triumphintx
One of the most dangerous situations for a bike is being boxed in on the highway going the same speed as cars. Always be passing.
koops
on one wheel ... while juggling .... a chainsaw and ...
Modernityhasfailedus
Everyone drives like the road is theirs, even if it is wreckless and crazy.
FadingBlack
I wish MI would allow filtering at least. I get why most people don't like splitting because yeah i get it, hey how did a bike end up in my
FadingBlack
blind spot while at speed, but there should never be a problem with stop light filtering
yourmotherandIthinkyoushouldmoveout
I grew up riding in SoCal where it’s legal but am now in CO where both are not. I filter daily. I’ll take the ticket anytime over getting 1/
yourmotherandIthinkyoushouldmoveout
pancaked. “Illegally” filtered by a car at a light a few years ago here, car was rear ended by a truck and a passenger was killed. 2/
JustABonelessAlien
You do realize that lane splitting is one of the safest things a motorcycle rider can do right? It prevents getting rear ended, reduces 1/2
JustABonelessAlien
Congestion, lessens traffic, and keeps the riders cool and not passed out from heat stroke. 2/2
o4kill
You do realize that traveling at speeds greater than the rest of traffic close to large masses in their blindspots is quite unsafe?
flyelectro8888
That's why you ride a little faster than traffic: so you don't stay in their blindspot.
JustABonelessAlien
Except lane splitting is safe. This has been proven.
Jusmar
Lane splitting at 95+ is not safe at all. #quit your bullshit
JustABonelessAlien
Please show me where I said 95+
powershit
I zip through traffic to gain breathing room from you cunts
YoursTrulee
Enjoy my rear windshield, then.
powershit
As you suddenly change lanes without signaling or looking? Nah i can smell you dipshits a mile away.
Dontwatchmespotme
Dont get angry when you get clipped then
powershit
If I do it won't be my problem anymore
YoursTrulee
First sensible thing you've said so far. I use my signals btw, but they're not effective to motorcycles weaving traffic at 70+mph.
powershit
Bullshit lol