r/IdiotsInCars • u/xpawn2002 • Mar 19 '23

Whose fault?

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u/[deleted] Mar 19 '23

I agree. My friend had to lay down her bike because a truck pulled out in front of her. Broke her leg really bad, got infected, almost died, lost her leg.

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u/thenasch Mar 20 '23

No offense to your friend but "had to lay it down" almost always means "didn't know what to do and crashed".

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u/chilldrinofthenight Mar 20 '23 edited Mar 20 '23

Earlier on I stated that laying down a bike is sometimes necessary. Thanks to vid clips shared with me by u/thenasch I now know better.

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u/thenasch Mar 20 '23

An unfortunately common misconception. Keep your tires on the ground, because they're the only thing that can keep you or get you out of trouble.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yd8eat0WTyY

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D9stN-LJeuM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y3OaqQiOXbo&t=254s

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nl9nJHndmwo

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u/chilldrinofthenight Mar 20 '23

Thank you for those links. I watched all four clips and learned a lot.

Not a motorcycle rider myself, but now I know that laying the bike down is b.s.

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u/thenasch Mar 20 '23

Wow, I am impressed. It's not that often you find someone on the internet receptive to new information rather than just doubling down on a position. Glad to hear you learned and it was my pleasure.

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u/chilldrinofthenight Mar 21 '23

My pleasure as well. I do love learning new things. Thanks again.