“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 Annoys People 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
“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 System of Motorcycle Control (the British System) is the basis for what is called roadcraft, the science of becoming an accomplished… — David L. Hough Motorcycle 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 Roadway Ahead Copy Share Image
“it is more difficult to judge the distance of lights in the red spectrum.” — David L. Hough Light 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 Bike Copy Share Image
“Being in combat is a pretty accurate description of riding a motorcycle in traffic.” — David L. Hough Motorcycle 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
“A skilled rider should be able to operate the throttle and front brake simultaneously.” — David L. Hough Skilled Rider 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 Squeeze Clutch Copy Share Image
“Two ways to increase your anticipation time are looking farther ahead and reducing speed in busy situations.” — David L. Hough Anticipation 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 Human 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
“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 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
“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
“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
“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 Speeding 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
“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
“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
“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
“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
“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 Inattentional Blindness 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
“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
“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 Habits 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 Traction Copy Share Image
