Captain Reports November 2nd 2008
Be Aware – Stay Alert – Stay Alive!
Be aware of your lane position when traveling next to other vehicles and when approaching intersections.
When you’re riding next to, or approaching a vehicle from behind, pay close attention to your lane position. All too often, I
find motorcyclist riding in the left lane in the far left track of their lane, approaching a cage in the right lane from behind. As
they come up on the vehicle, the driver of the cage cannot see the motorcycle because of its lane position.
If you can’t see the driver’s eyes in their side view mirror, they can’t see you. Make yourself visible! I make a point of riding
in the right hand track of the left lane. Cages entering the roadway from the right are able to see me and I am given the
right of way. If I ride in the left track, I find the cages encroaching half way into my lane before realizing I’m there.
A word of caution: If you are going to take this advice, stay alert! Riding in the right hand track makes you more visible to a
driver that is paying attention. It also makes you that much closer to a driver that is not paying attention. So, be aware!
You are always a target!
Approaching an intersection, while riding in the left lane of a four lane road, poses a different problem. You must take
extra care if you have vehicles to your right. These cages may block the view of a driver attempting to enter the roadway
from the right. What’s particularly bad about this situation is; you cannot see this driver any better than he or she can see
you. This would be a good time to ride in the far left track and slow down! Give yourself as much room as possible and be
ready to take evasive action.
Again, stay alert! Stay alive!
Ride Safe! Tony Catrambone, Safety Officer
Be aware of your lane position when traveling next to other vehicles and when approaching intersections.
When you’re riding next to, or approaching a vehicle from behind, pay close attention to your lane position. All too often, I
find motorcyclist riding in the left lane in the far left track of their lane, approaching a cage in the right lane from behind. As
they come up on the vehicle, the driver of the cage cannot see the motorcycle because of its lane position.
If you can’t see the driver’s eyes in their side view mirror, they can’t see you. Make yourself visible! I make a point of riding
in the right hand track of the left lane. Cages entering the roadway from the right are able to see me and I am given the
right of way. If I ride in the left track, I find the cages encroaching half way into my lane before realizing I’m there.
A word of caution: If you are going to take this advice, stay alert! Riding in the right hand track makes you more visible to a
driver that is paying attention. It also makes you that much closer to a driver that is not paying attention. So, be aware!
You are always a target!
Approaching an intersection, while riding in the left lane of a four lane road, poses a different problem. You must take
extra care if you have vehicles to your right. These cages may block the view of a driver attempting to enter the roadway
from the right. What’s particularly bad about this situation is; you cannot see this driver any better than he or she can see
you. This would be a good time to ride in the far left track and slow down! Give yourself as much room as possible and be
ready to take evasive action.
Again, stay alert! Stay alive!
Ride Safe! Tony Catrambone, Safety Officer
November Ride Road Captain Pete Aker
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Tthat road) turn right onto Benton to Anza back on 79. Over to Pala then found a new road Cole Grade. I should say, I
| Chaparral Riders Newsletter |
December Edition 2008
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President : Ron Judge
Vice President: Eddie Hopper
Secretary: Bonnie Judge
Treasurer: Earlene Hopper
Saftey Officer Tony Catrambone
50/50 Game: Eddie Hopper
Loma Linda Funds: Barbara Frey
Newsletter/Web Site: Charlie Flack
Vice President: Eddie Hopper
Secretary: Bonnie Judge
Treasurer: Earlene Hopper
Saftey Officer Tony Catrambone
50/50 Game: Eddie Hopper
Loma Linda Funds: Barbara Frey
Newsletter/Web Site: Charlie Flack
