[ollie]

I've read a lot of negative comments here, but I'm optimistic about this study. Anything that leads to better motorist awareness and safer road design (i.e. no more gravel shoulders!!) would be welcome.



I'm also in strong favor of better rider training and safety awareness. Almost everyone has seen an inexperienced or irresponsible rider make a bad name for all of us, and I'll do anything I can to help educate those people.

 

[ollie]

You should care, because the car driver that irresponsible person just pissed off is likely to act aggressively towards motorcyclists from then on. That includes you and me. I know this because I actually disliked motorcyclists before I became one. I realize now that it was exactly what I described that had happened to me - some irresponsible riders gave everyone a bad reputation in my mind. Of course, I'm reformed and repentant now...