How to DODGE A CAR on a Motorcycle

I know it's BORING, but staying in your lane, not overtaking, and going along with the flow of traffic & keeping a 2-3 second Gap between you & the vehicle in front, decreases your chance of an accident big time. I've learnt this from being stuck on a slow Honda CBR250R for 2 yrs. I NEVER have a problem until i start overtaking & trying to ride quicker than everyone else, and/or am being impatient. Slow down, it's the foundation of motorcycle safety. 🐢

Jumping off the bike to avoid collision sounds like a riding tip that the drunk uncle would randomly give you at the family reunion 😂

I ride a supermoto so I find that it's safest to not use rear brake at all when braking hard because the rear unloads so easily and quickly that the risk of fishtailing is high and the additional braking power from the rear is minimal. That way I can focus fully on applying the correct amount of braking on the front instead of splitting my attention between two brakes.

This was an excellent breakdown of how not to die. I ride a Tenere 700 on my commute. I found using my fingertips to apply the front brake works great. That way I don't panic and grab a fistful of brake, and then I break.

Braking hard limits your ability to swerve or turn. That is why swerving is taught without braking in Australia, and emergency stopping without swerving. I guess you should pick either one but ASAP. Don't ride fast in town, you're asking for trouble.

yeah, knowing how to brake hard and not panic brake is important, but the thing that will stop you from crashing into another car thats being an idiot is awareness and anticipation, seeing risks ahead and planning for them, asking yourself "can i be seen?" and then "have they seen me?". put yourself in a position you can be seen by the other road user, if they cant see you, go slower so you can stop in time. the more risk there is, the slower you need to go in the first place and be ready to brake. and if it will avoid an accident, give way to them, it will cost you a few seconds but keep you upright and without injury.

Cars never reverse. They either slow / stop dead or keep going in the original direction. Sometimes both. Brake and if needed, swerve towards the back of the car as a first option, imo

“Oh shit, a car.. that’s ok, I saw that video video on YouTube, what he said”… Hahahahaha!! I spitted out all my coffee in my screen!! Nice and cool video bro!! I’ll practice those “stoppies” + swerving!! 🤘🏻👽

You'd make a helluva Chekhov, startrek should give you a call brother!

I just recognized the parking lot where the footage on the duke was filmed, It's where I learned to ride! didn't know you were in Argentina, nice to have you here, stay safe and enjoy the country!

I only accelerate when the road is empty. If it has any vehicle upfront, I analyze as far as possible if there's any chance of any of them being crazy and prepare for evasive maneuvers, being as slow as possible and find the safest route to evade any possible threat. Motorcycles really teach us on being evasive and drive safe.

1:06 - How many times do we have to see this scenario before we realize that nothing good can happen obliviously passing up the right side from a terrible line of sight? >>>It's a death trap<<< - simply don't do it - or at least recognize it and approach that situation with the healthy caution it should merit. Same thing happens passing on the left from a terrible line of sight - car pulling out from right side - teach yourself to watch for it and live another day! In these situations, I often hang back and use the vehicle blocking my line of sight as a blocker through the intersection - if my blocker stops, I am on high alert - expecting + looking for a surprise to emerge.

I was taught this braking technique quite some time ago. I wanted to practice using the rear brake less but not damage my bike by dropping it. So I bought a push-bike for $20 from the recycle shop and I practised the concept until I got it on my push-bike. Then I moved to my motorcycle. It made my confidence on the motorcycle much stronger. $20 well invested.

I really really enjoy your videos. After 17 years I finally got a bike again. I just repassed a basic motorcycle class and my motorcycle license driving test. I definitely will be signing up for your course in a few months so I can get some more riding Experience on my personal bike. You explain things so much better than I have been told before. Keep up the great work.

Another superb life-saving lesson. Thank you for all the amazingly comprehensive lessons. YOU ARE THE BEST. 🙏❤️🏆

one thing I just realized the benefit of having a manual motorcycle and have the rear brake at the foot: you don't create the habit/reflex of squeezing the rear brake, and use your front brake, which is safer in most situations. I've experienced many close calls (I admit, some of them are my fault), and I have always reacted by squeezing the front brake gradually.

Great advice and training. I look everywhere ahead and slow up if up ahead someone's ready to pull out making their left hand try to kill you turn, with a little swerve back & forth action from me and my headlights. I added a modulating light on the front that can be seen from the front or side view. (And extra brake lights on the rear). I like to downshift and brake front and rear at "panic but don't panic" emergency stops,and pull the clutch in to not kill the engine and ready to swerve (usually behind vehicle,but stay out of on-coming traffic) ready to accelerate and power out of situation if needed. Then follow up with "you're number one" middle finger passing them by.

Covering your brakes 100% of the time is essential. Practicing emergency braking often is also a must. You shouldn't rely on your ABS but you definitely should know what it feels like and just how quick you can brake if needed. Using both brakes is also essential, especially if you need to swerve as you can reduce pressure of the front brake and maintain the rear brake pressure.

Long long ago (1980s) the first thing Ed Key, one of the all time winningest amateur road racer in US history), taught my brothers racing school class was how to jump over a car instead of ramming into it and dying...

Thanks for the great videos . It is always very helpful to see and learn from your videos.