“it is more difficult to judge the distance of lights in the red spectrum.” — David L. Hough Copy Share Image
“Research is showing that so-called multitasking is a myth. The human brain cannot perform two different tasks at the same time.” — David L. Hough Brain Copy Share Image
“The human brain has a deceptive habit of filling in missing information and ignoring new information that doesn’t fit the expectation.” — David L. Hough Habits Copy Share Image
“A driver who has no interest in motorcycles, and isn’t expecting to see one, may not comprehend a motorcycle regardless of how… — David L. Hough Motivation Copy Share Image
“Two ways to increase your anticipation time are looking farther ahead and reducing speed in busy situations.” — David L. Hough Copy Share Image
“squeeze the clutch during a quick stop, so you can concentrate on the brakes and keep the engine from locking up the… — David L. Hough Copy Share Image
“A skilled rider should be able to operate the throttle and front brake simultaneously.” — David L. Hough Copy Share Image
“If Doc can’t let it go, you can always remind him that statistically a human is more likely to die from a… — David L. Hough Doctor Copy Share Image
“The problem with riding over your head is that the laws of physics are self-enforcing.” — David L. Hough Laws of physics Copy Share Image
“Scary as it seems, the best tactic for swerving is to stay off the brakes and hold the throttle steady, conserving all… — David L. Hough Copy Share Image
“The delayed apex line maximizes traction, helps guide you away from potential collisions, and gives you a better view around blind turns.… — David L. Hough Copy Share Image
“12 seconds represents about as far ahead as you can see details. If you’re not in the habit of looking that far… — David L. Hough Copy Share Image
“point your nose—rather than just swivel your eyes—in the direction that you want to go. For whatever physical or psychological reasons, the… — David L. Hough Motorcycle Copy Share Image
“The System of Motorcycle Control (the British System) is the basis for what is called roadcraft, the science of becoming an accomplished… — David L. Hough Copy Share Image
“In order to help you remember that, here’s a little ditty you can recite to yourself before you ease out the clutch:… — David L. Hough Copy Share Image
“It’s pretty obvious that when bikes and cars try to occupy the same space at the same time, the motorcyclist gets hurt… — David L. Hough Motivation Copy Share Image
“The delayed-apex line maximizes traction, helps guide you away from potential collisions, and gives you a better view around blind turns. If… — David L. Hough Copy Share Image
“his or her brain is conditioned to not see a motorcycle so his or her subconscious may ignore it, focusing on what… — David L. Hough Copy Share Image
“Motorcyclists, like pilots, put the priority on avoiding accidents rather than attempting to survive accidents. The energy is focused on doing everything… — David L. Hough Safety Copy Share Image
“Rider training instructors often suggest that a rider should be looking twelve seconds ahead, or the distance he or she will be… — David L. Hough Fitness Copy Share Image
“The edge of the speed envelope should be dictated by the view ahead, not by memory or prediction. As the view expands,… — David L. Hough Copy Share Image
“It’s critical for motorcyclists to understand how motorists prioritize what they see around them and how much they have to prioritize. Drivers… — David L. Hough Prioritizing Copy Share Image
“less experienced riders look closer to the bike with a more fixed gaze, while skillful riders look farther ahead and frequently change… — David L. Hough Copy Share Image
“Contrary to those pseudo-serious Loud Pipes Save Lives stickers, noise basically annoys people and demonstrates that you are impolite and self-centered.” — David L. Hough Copy Share Image
“Being in combat is a pretty accurate description of riding a motorcycle in traffic.” — David L. Hough Motorcycle Copy Share Image
“it’s not only a matter of controlling the motorcycle you’re riding but also controlling the situation around you.” — David L. Hough Copy Share Image
“The obvious tactic for avoiding alcohol-precipitated crashes is to avoid riding after drinking. And that’s a decision you have to make before… — David L. Hough Wine Copy Share Image
“The system is a drill, or set of steps, that is accomplished in sequence when approaching any hazard: 1. Select course 2.… — David L. Hough Copy Share Image
“For whatever reason, speed enforcement in the U.S. is a bigger deal than elsewhere in the world. In Europe, police seem to… — David L. Hough Copy Share Image
“The most dangerous hours to be on the road are between 11 p.m. and 2 a.m., especially on weekends. Those are the… — David L. Hough Heading home Copy Share Image
