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I like this post and think it is a good post. I've been commuting by scooter for 12+ years, and I've come to the same conclusions. Years ago, I realized that any time I had more than 1 "close call" (any emergency use of advanced skills, as you put it) in, say, 3 months, it was my fault. It wasn't my fault that other vehicle swerved or stopped suddenly for no visible reason or whatever, but it was my fault that it was close. So I'd have a little sit-down with myself and figure out what had shifted in my mentality towards riding. What change allowed this to happen? Was I distracted? Was I complacent? Was I impatient and riding too fast for the environment? I'd figure it out, and I'd kick that to the curb. The key is this: You have no control over other people's behavior. You only have control over how you react. And if you anticipate correctly, and prepare accordingly, you don't even have to react. It's real
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Jim Silly-Balls posted:My biggest breakthrough was similar to GND's with an added pinch of anger management. Mid-20's Jim Silly Balls would let drivers know they hosed up with extreme prejudice. Mostly just slow head shakes and thumbs-downs from me now.
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