“12 seconds represents about as far ahead as you can see details. If you’re not in the habit of looking that far ahead, then you should be working on that important technique.” — David L. Hough 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 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 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
“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 Image
“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 Image
“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 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 act of… — 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
“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 Image
“Two ways to increase your anticipation time are looking farther ahead and reducing speed in busy situations.” — 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 a lot… — David L. Hough Copy Share Image
