“Rider training instructors often suggest that a rider should be looking twelve seconds ahead, or the distance he or she will be covering over the next twelve seconds. That doesn’t mean you should be focused only on what’s happening at… — 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 hospital error… — David L. Hough Copy Share
“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
“The edge of the speed envelope should be dictated by the view ahead, not by memory or prediction. As the view expands, speed can… — David L. Hough Copy Share
“less experienced riders look closer to the bike with a more fixed gaze, while skillful riders look farther ahead and frequently change their focus.” — David L. Hough Copy Share
“The System of Motorcycle Control (the British System) is the basis for what is called roadcraft, the science of becoming an accomplished motorcyclist. The… — David L. Hough Copy Share
“point your nose—rather than just swivel your eyes—in the direction that you want to go. For whatever physical or psychological reasons, the act of… — David L. Hough Copy Share
“A skilled rider should be able to operate the throttle and front brake simultaneously.” — David L. Hough Copy Share
“For whatever reason, speed enforcement in the U.S. is a bigger deal than elsewhere in the world. In Europe, police seem to be more… — David L. Hough Copy Share
“Two ways to increase your anticipation time are looking farther ahead and reducing speed in busy situations.” — David L. Hough Copy Share
“It’s pretty obvious that when bikes and cars try to occupy the same space at the same time, the motorcyclist gets hurt a lot… — David L. Hough Copy Share
“Motorcyclists, like pilots, put the priority on avoiding accidents rather than attempting to survive accidents. The energy is focused on doing everything right, rather… — David L. Hough Copy Share
“The problem with riding over your head is that the laws of physics are self-enforcing.” — David L. Hough Copy Share
“The obvious tactic for avoiding alcohol-precipitated crashes is to avoid riding after drinking. And that’s a decision you have to make before your judgment… — David L. Hough Copy Share
