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Everything you just said applies to cars too. So many accidents can be avoided by just simply having situational awareness. I ride my bike the same way I drive my car. I don't sit in pockets of slow moving traffic. Not sitting in blind spots. Space is king. Find a good, wide open spot in the traffic pattern and stay there in the right most possible lane unless passing or if someone is broke down on the side of the road. You always teach a valuable lesson. Thank you!

My sister-in-law had a bumper sticker "If you don't like this speed you'd really not like my slow speed" and never a turn signal and always in the left lane. She was a danger and a hazard everywhere she went. I refused to ride with her or drive separately. I see so many others with this mentality. Share the road is not in their vocabulary. Thanks for making these points and all the other things that prompt a video from you.

One of the best tips I got from you was when you said “you’re probably a 3 when you think you’re a 10.” I remember going out on the twisties that day, trying to re-approach corners I thought I mastered, and trying broaden my thinking when it comes out outrageous hazards that could come from anywhere. Thanks

This is all really good advice. As a longtime rider, I learned long ago to take full responsibility for my choice to ride a motorcycle. That means to realize that others on the road are going to do silly things with their cars. So yes, like you say, use the entrance ramp or acceleration lane to merge easily into the flow of traffic. Also, New Jersey is one of those states that has traffic laws governing the use of the "passing lane". That's right, the left lane is not the fast lane, it's the passing lane. Our former governor, Chris Christie, realized that it was those self appointed speed enforcers who planted themselves in the left lane who were actually more dangerous than those who were driving above the speed limit. He raised a campaign to enforce the passing lane law. Unfortunately, this enforcement faded away after he left office. One other thing that I do is that when I am entering a traffic situation where people are entering the roadway or looking to cross lanes, I maintain a consistent speed. These other drivers are trying to gauge my speed and time their crossing. It's not the time to start changing my speed and creating an unpredictable situation. This has served me pretty well. It's a constant effort though, to shrug off the idiots and not let them get to me. Ride smart and be safe!

Greg, thank you for speaking Truth! I am back riding after 30 years, took the beginner class got you first book. I practice in my work parking lot and now deciding on my next class. You are saving lives

These are the top 5 thing to never do for anyone driving! Not just motorcycles ! Great video ..

I agree with all the things.. and I would like to add on to it - for the blinkers I think it's much better if it's given a 4-5 seconds gap before we change lanes or turn. As it helps other drivers to understand and react to our intentions. Otherwise they might not process it properly if I show an indicator and switch immediately.

Love this video you are saying what cars need to know as well no differnce than if you are in a car they all need to hear this, LOVE IT!!!!!!

Impeding the flow of traffic is a real thing. If you're doing the speed limit and others are trying to move faster, you're 100% correct, just moved outta the way. And this also works if you get pulled over. As long as you're going with the flow of the traffic and not being a "hero" trying to jump in front of everyone else, you can fight that in court and win. Edited at this point: I love the content your bring to us and not just posting max wrist bulshit. Thank you!

Amen to all your points!! Additional point to make on the last issue of being in far right lane early to take exit: If you discover that this is the case because you're in unfamiliar territory....too bad for you. Accept the fact that you need to safely get over to the right lane after the exit and take the next one to backtrack. **Special note: If this happens to you in Spokane...keep going for miles until you see an exit with an actual overpass that you know you can backtrack from or you'll be hopelessly lost!

Great advice... and, here's a 6th thing never to do on the freeway while riding your bike. "Don't talk with your hands" 😁

“I live in reality people” Sadly many do not😂

Preach it! I drive truck and try to give courtesy to merging vehicles when possible b ut I certainly do not have to And a lot of times hold my speed and hold my lane. I see people almost wreck on the side of me all the time or go flying to the left of me and come around and then flip me the bird. Wish I could have a sign on the back of my truck that says what you said, "Speed up or slow down it's your job to merge" In other States the law is keep right except to pass.

All great advice that can easily be forgotten once you think you know it all. Stick with the basics and stay safe. Excellent video.

Thank you!!!! So many people don't seem to understand these rules! Great job explaining!

finally a man is telling you about REAL freeway safety . . . this is even good for cars . . . thanks!

The left lane is for passing only. I see so many unsafe passes and tons of tailgating because someone is in the left lane matching speed with the vehicle to their right.

One way I look at the lane of travel is this: In most areas, anything to the left (swap left and right for places where people drive on the left) is meant for passing. It's not so much a "fast" versus "slow" lane as if each lane has a speed limit. Technically, people should (yeah, we all know they don't lol) only be to the left of another lane to overtake a slower driver, or in cases such as giving space to police or stopped vehicles on the shoulder. I really don't care if someone is cruising in whatever lane, really, except when someone is traveling at a higher speed, and the passing lane is blocked. And I can't quite fathom why there are people who choose to tailgate in a middle or right lane when the passing lane is wide open, as if they expect people to speed up and accommodate them.

One of the best nuggets you mention, always know where your escape route is. Always, always...always.

Thank you for sharing these reminders. Keep safe always.

Love your videos man keep them coming!

Good advice, well presented.

Great list of items. I've learned a lot from you

The ‘fast lane’ in the California vehicle code is designated for passing. If you are not passing the cars to the right, you are breaking the law. General rule is if you aren’t passing vehicles in the lane to the right, you can be in that lane.

I agree with most of the advice, except the bit where you signal and pass cars on their right. My thought is that all motorists rely on a shared set of driving rules. If everyone passes on the left, stops at stop signs, red lights, etc, then riding at high speed in traffic can be predictable and relatively safe. Break the rules and a pleasant ride can turn into a series of confusing challenges to driving defensively. Drive safe, be predictable and treat other drivers/riders like they members of your family.

THANK GOD YOU POSTED THIS! Left lane campers and idiots that try to merge into 75 mph traffic doing 45 are two of my top pet peeves. Thanks for calling them out. You also point out the importance of thinking ahead. It is so important, especially for motorcycles. Fortunately I earned a commercial pilots license years ago. thinking ahead is a must when you are doing 300mph! If you're not 100 miles ahead of the airplane, you're begging for trouble so that part came naturally to me. Another one of my pet peeves is riders that think the number of years they have been riding is a direct indicator of their riding skill. I have 2 friends that have been riding for over 20 years and thought they were expert riders. Both crashed because they grabbed the front brake in a panic situation. Neither of them has had any additional training after taking the basic course decade's ago. (But they do have loud pipes to make them safer LOL) I am 65 years young and my first bike was a 2hp minibike at age 13. I rode a little Motocross in my 20's and now ride a 1250gs and for fun in the woods a Kawasaki klx250. Even after all those years of riding I'm not kidding myself. Riding, like flying require perishable skills. With time compitance fades and bad habits develop. The weather here in Florida is miserable this time of year and parking lots are the most uncomfortable place imaginable but that won't stop me from taking refresher courses at least every 2 years. This time it will be with a training facility you are familiar with as you took the same course with the "motorman" Thank you so much for all you do to make motorcycling safer. I also want to thank you for your service to our Country! Keep up the good work and stay safe! Jeff

Thanks for sharing great video be safe out there on the roads God Bless Brother have another subscriber

Greg speaks the whole truth and nothing but the truth. One of the top points is don’t ride in the car’s blind spot and if you do, don’t act all indignant by rev bombing and giving the one finger salute and waving your damn fists at drivers who honestly can’t see you. It’s OUR responsibility to keep ourselves safe while riding, not others.

Excellent points. Thanks for this video.

Thank you for the tips. Great help for me.

good advice, Greg! "Look ahead and always have an escape route". Especially in SoCal, Texas, and St Louis, MO. People speed to a stop light/stop sign! "You know you're in Texas when you're 20 mph over the limit and drivers pass you like you're standing still!" "You know you're in St Louis when you gotta dodge potholes as big as your bike and Red lights mean to go". "You know you're in SoCal when drivers collide with you intentionally". Drivers tend to be assholes toward us! My fellow bikers, take heed. Greg knows what he is talking about!

Great points!

Hey Greg, love your channel! Question for you. At 5:32 point you are behind a van. Pretend that is an 18-wheeler that blows a tire and the large tread is now in your lane. You are traveling 80mph and have less than 2 seconds until you are ON the tread. What do you do? I'm asking because that happened to me recently and I'm wondering what I could have done differently (aka better). Thanks!

you got some really good videos bro thanks for them we appreciate it.

Weather driving a car or a bike, great advice!

Glad I found your channel great information.

Great advice for driving and riding.

I just now stumbled across this channel and realized that your cruising the roadways of San Diego. Used to live there in the 80's and still have an aunt in IB. Brought back memories when riding around Balboa Park because my Jr. High school was right next to the zoo on Park Ave. Rode my Street Glide down there in '17 from Sacramento via highway 395. Totally awesome ride.

Thanks for great tips.

Really appreciating your brutal honestly MotoJitsu and your videos. I am in my 50s and booked for learners motorcycle licence. Although many aspects your talk about is directly related to riders it can also be applied to drivers. A lot of commonsense and awareness and constant alertness. People are so quick to blame others on the road when they also need to consider their actions as well. However there certainly are lots of idiots on the road!

Excellent advice for all drivers and riders.

Great review,covered that those topics in the MSF course last summer . Ride Safe out there.

Thanks for your efforts and honesty brother

Very good advice. Reminds me of what I watched for when I rode (and even when I drive) regularly. Hope to buy another bike soon!

Really, good advices ! 😊

Thank you for all your videos! I think you are more informative than my theoritical driving school! more power MotoJitsu

Great video a reminder to all riders these are basics we should always practice!!!

Like fishing cast your view out far and reel your vision back close,also when you look far away things will appear to slow down allowing you to react better.

Good advice, not just for motorcycles, but also for driving in general.

Thanks, interesting stuff as usual... One more: you should position the bike within your line in a way to give yourself the best view ahead (between the left, middle and right side of your line). It is important in heavy traffic where the distance between vehicles in reduced. This will give you more time to see eventual obsticals on the road. In addition, you will be better positioned in case you need an escape path ahead of you.

You’re preaching to the choir. Those rules are spot on and people should abide by them always. I commute mostly on the freeway and have to deal with idiots every commute

Thank you for very valuable advice on riding a motorcycle on freeway.

Sounds like a detailed explanation of situational awareness. Good vid

Super wise! Super Accurate! That's real life advice 👏🏻

I agree 💯 thank you for making this video!!!

Great info m8

Thank you sir Motojitsu. Safe driving sir. God bless you always!!!

As a new rider and never been on the highway. I found your video very informative. Thank you.

In Germany it's illegal to pass cars on the right but the flip side is the drivers know to be in the right most lane according to their speed. That would be great if American drivers were this courteous, the traffic flow would be so much smoother and safer.

this guys is literally the voice in my head and i didn't even know it! love the vid man!

Got it, thanks man!

Yes! This video! Love it.

just came across this vid. Very true to all the above. DMV across the nation should have this on the written AND MOST CERTAINLY ON THE ROAD TEST.

Thanks for that video. I was thinking the same thing.

I love this guy…!!! I already think like you…!!! I wish I could share this video with EVERYONE…!!! Everything he says is right on the money…!!! I hate when they put their blinker on…. and change lanes without checking first.. Then cut you off…and they are thinking… well.. I put my Signal on…!!

I love your videos and I love that your voice is still easy to understand even when you're hitting over 100mph and the video quality is 4k, I need to know what equipment you are using please.

#6 Keep both hands on handle bars when going 80 mph ....

Thank you for mentioning to get out of the left lane. As a cage driver and motorcyclist for 40+ yrs, motorcyclists need to realize that you are not always the fastest thing on the road. The left lane is intended for passing, not cruising.

#3 YES!!!, #4 YES!!! ….all of it, YES!! Very well said! 👍🏾

I’m new to your channel. Had a long time off a bike and just got back on so wanting to learn and brush up on all I can. Your advice is the best out there. I’ve always said motorbike riders don’t get the luxury of being right or wrong. There is no moral high ground when you’re dead. We are solely responsible for our own safety. Do you find your military time helped drone in the scanning mindset? I believe my time patrolling and scouting perhaps makes me do it more instinctually than others might?

Most of this advice applies to car drivers as well, but unfortunately most will never see it. Drivers who apply their turn signal only AS THEY ARE TURNING are defeating the entire purpose of a turn signal (this goes for lane changes too). And “looking ahead” would certainly reduce the number of rear-ender accidents. Fixating on just the back of the vehicle in front of you is definitely a recipe for trouble. Thanks for all the info you share, just discovered your channel a few days ago and it’s a goldmine.

Thanks for sharing your experience and expertise with the rest of us. I'm certain your instruction has kept many riders out of bad situations. 👋

"Keep right, unless to pass"

Every driver/rider should watch this, and they don’t teach this kinda stuff any longer; it’s about respect.

Love “if you’re that type of person, just know your an asshole.” Very accurate.

Great video Facts

Awesome video 👍🏾

Great advice

You have no idea how much I enjoyed watching someone who encourages taking responsibility instead of blaming others for their own shortsightedness. Well done and a big, fat LIKE!

If you already have your license and drive regularly, you should already know all of this. This is a great video for learners.

You are an awesome teacher!! THANK YOU!!!!

#1on your video. I have come across so many drivers who think the on ramp to the expressway is in a school zone for some reason 🤬 Thanks for the info it confirmed i pretty much do these things almost 100% of the time. I am still human and have to remember every time i ride to practice these items.

Love your topics, approach, and your "common sense" way of talking

Good tips! I'd like to add one. Always head check. Never assume there are no cars when switching lanes.

Fully agree with your observations. Sthg additional I do when I'm on left of a 3 bands highway if there is many traffic and I pass a car , I try to see with the mirror of the car if the driver notice me just in case he suddenly decided to swerve for passing another one. And I never stay behind a car with black smoked window on the rear because I loose visibility , I like to scan all around me. You're helping a lot of riders thanks to your videos.

These are the best tips for keeping safe on the road. If everyone practiced these lessons all the time everyone on the road would be a lot safer, but humans will be humans!

@3:40, I'd say that's risky. People often change their minds about taking an exit at the last second. He easily could have cut back to the left and left you with no good out.

Very good advice!! If people just practiced those thing there would be less crashes and anger on the roads!!!

All good, common-sense suggestions. Good video.

Thanks!

Great channel! Good advises. I know this is an older video, but living in Europe I wanted to ask, are you allowed to pass/overtake from the right on a highway? It is considered dangerous here and the one should not count on someone comming from their right.

Hmm, I can tell these were some wise advices and experience-based thoughts here. I hope many riders, especially the starting-fresh ones shall listen and act accordingly, as it may save their health a/o lives. Thumbs up, man.

Good points.

Watching people walk into poles, stumble on curbs, trip over their own feet, walk into wallcorners, glass doors, now imagine these same people drive a car or truck or van 😂 Stay safe out there friend 🙏 Thanks for the advice ❤

This should be mandatory viewing for any rider/driver.

Thank you master ❤

I agree with all of these! In Oregon where I live a driver by law must assist you getting on the highway/freeway. However that doesn't mean they are going to and to assume so is stupid. I consider myself as a fighter pilot in enemy territory. I have your book and I do my basic drills. Million thanks.

Hey different point of view here: Your #2 Riding in the blind spot - I would argue that if you're approaching a car while you're in the right side of the lane, the car is more likely to see you (headlight) in their side mirror as opposed to being over in the left side of the lane. Also, you can't pass a vehicle and avoid the blind spot. No matter where you are in the lane, you must pass through it.

Thank you again, for a great video.