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I got this from the Easy Peasy Facebook Page

NONE OF THE MOTORCYCLES IN THIS PICTURE CAN BE SEEN IN THE TRUCKER'S MIRROR'S OR OTHER BLIND SPOTS.

Riding season is upon us. I have posted this before and will post again. When riding on highways, try not to "hang" around tractor trailers or any large trucks. Not only do they have a hard time seeing you, but there are other hazards associated with being near trucks, especially flatbeds and dump trucks which spew stones and pebbles behind them. Be Aware, Ride Safe and to everyone.. Look Twice, Save a Life!
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Thanks for posting this very scarey picture.

And, y'all, do not forget the 'lorry wobbles'. That large area (volume?) of turbulence that extends three truck lengths of more behind such a rig.
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Yep, I need to think of this daily.

Thanks for the post.
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A very sobering photo.

Thanks, Dutch.
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You will be in one of those positions while passing or being passed by a large truck every time. Hopefully not the one immediately in front or very close to the side. The key is to stay in the blind spots for as short a time as possible.
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ALWAYS remember that if you cannot see their face in their mirror then they cannot see you.
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Raputtak wrote:
Thanks for posting this very scarey picture.

And, y'all, do not forget the 'lorry wobbles'. That large area (volume?) of turbulence that extends three truck lengths of more behind such a rig.
Yeah they can really beat the crap out of you.
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Also watch out for the crap they stir up from the road or stuff that comes off the back. I hate trucks. Be careful out there. Lots of rocks on the road.
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Riding near my job
I'm surrounded on two sides by Quarry's and there's always dust and stones on the roads near my job. I've been hit in the shoulder by gravel and in the helmet by rocks near my job when riding my LX.

Also, trucks leaving with loads of limestone from the Quarry isn't fun to be around.

Thanks for the heads up.
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Great visual Dutch - thanks for posting.

Ride safe!
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Look Twice Cincy! on 4/5/14
That's a great pic Dutch!

There is a good ride event in Cincinnati this Saturday...Look Twice, Save a Life.

I'm bringing several scooterists down from Dayton for this event.

https://www.facebook.com/events/457277404385829/?ref_newsfeed_story_type=regular

For non-facebook folks...

http://looktwicecincy.com/
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I'm coming down to WKRP the weekend after next.
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I am invisible. No one can see me. It is my job to avoid everyone else.
I want to be invisible. No one can aim at me when I am invisible.
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Interesting photo.
Coming from a different view, I use one of these
http://www.huntercreate.com/photos.htm

Its called a riderscan and works well on dual carrigeways and motorways
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I always try to ride like I'm invisible and that everyone is out to get me.
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Like taking a safety riding class
Thanks man. The visual really brought it home.
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A good time of year to re-post this video too...

Ride safe, y'all.
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