There is a lot of good advice in this thread. I ride as if everyone is trying to run me over. You need to always be aware of your surroundings and mentally prepare yourself for the risks around you.
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Originally Posted by Zeraph
Are all those stats of motorcyclists dieing from people who took too many risks?
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Yes, a good percentage were due to alcohol and reckless riding, but the danger from car/truck drivers cannot be understated. I advocate safe motorcycle riding. Motorcycle riding is dangerous, but it is really fun and worth the risk to me.
Here is a death chart I copied from a motorcycle forum:
