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I taught my daughter to drive a car using motorcycle riding strategies and thinking. It made her have better vision and planning.

As we pilots say: “A superior pilot exercises superior judgment to avoid the need to exercise superior skills.”

I have been riding for 50 years. I can't add to or take away from this video. Just another "Slam Dunk" video!

Road strategy is indeed an “art form”. In SoCal it’s a way of life. I am deadly serious when I say a large amount of drivers in cars I encounter are somehow impaired. ie: on the phone, texting, under the influence of alcohol or prescription drugs or simply distracted. I don’t rely on them seeing me...I rely on myself to be acutely aware of how their actions MAY endanger my route. Nice video MC! 👍🏼🏍🇺🇸

Hey Kevin, I have only been riding for 3 years and find myself as often as possible heading up to the MSF course not far from me and practicing. Leaving the course a few days ago I turned onto the adjoining 2 lane road. I made the righthand turn and moved perfectly to the position I wanted. There was a feeling of pride, I said, "Jerry, you are finally starting to get it". Much of that riding progress is because of your videos, Thank You!

Kevin, your teaching is the clearest and best I’ve ever encountered. I appreciate your work!

Still working on my riding skills but after 33 years as a driving instructor I too always told my students a major key to stay safe was to "Observe and Anticipate".

Hadn't rode for about 6 months since I was out of the country. Started riding again...and...I feel really sloppy. Definitely have to practice all of the basic skills again.

Kevin thanks for everything you do, my brother and myself are excited to be enrolled in no cages Harley Davidson motorcycle training, thanks again and God bless you and everyone be safe.

I thank you wholeheartedly for your training and service too the fellow motorcycle community, may The Lord keep you safe and Bless you Kevin 🇦🇺👍

Realizing that you’re invisible goes a long way towards staying safe.

Thanks Kev, another "nuttin' but the facts Jack" video ... keepin us safe !

Thank You !! you are the 1st of the many motorcycle instructors on youtube that i do watch even at 61 trying to constantly improve my skills, to separate the various styles of riding, i find many on here focus on Track Proficiency and street racing skills, and much of what they teach has no basis for the Street !! one brags about and demonstrates dragging a knee on almost any bike, i've logged over a million miles in my lifetime (55 years) of Riding and not once on the twistiest roads have a felt a need to drag a knee (ok maybe once on a buell in Deals Gap) Kevin what i like about your Channel is you speak to the Everyday rider, where many of the other seem to be talking to Canyon racers and wannabe miguel duhamel's (showing my age) lol So thank you

Calm, cool, cautious, but wow! A blast to ride. Thank you brother for what you do.

Hi Kevin,i agree with everything you have said,Practice makes Perfect.

Very well said Kevin, I'm driving in Ireland and appreciate your knowledge and time you take to make these videos

got my first bike a week ago and following your safety tips is making me feel pretty confident! Thanks Kevin

Kevin, this is probably your best advice so far in all your videos. I really appreciate this approach to riding. Thanks for all the good lessons you provide with this channel.

Amazing guy! I have been riding 50 years and still learn from every video.

Something I learned almost 50 years ago in a driver improvement course. When passing a vehicle watch the front tire the tire will turn prior to the car making any kind of movement which has helped me considerably especially when riding my motorcycle

By watching your training I have practiced and practiced and I say this humbled but I'm finally there it's built in my muscle and brain trained, makes riding so enjoyable. Thanks Kevin

Back to riding after 38 years thanks for the help plus i have a lot more of your videos to watch keep up the great work

As always great information, while I was unable to ride last year due a health issue I did practice on my no through street slow turns and emergency breaking that helped me feel more confident on the gold wing. Keep up the great videos and hopefully one day I will be able to take one of your classes and escape our long winter here in Northern Ontario. cheers . James

Thank you Kevin. Learning these motorcycle skills and practicing on the road and empty parking lots made me an even better car driver as well. Even driving in different countries and sides of the road.

Hi It is as has been said before, you have to ride almost waiting for something to happen, to anticipate what other drivers may do, be prepared to make a manoeuvre at any time, position your self on the road where it gives you the best view ahead, plan at all times, think at all times. It is always good to be reminded of road strategy, it makes for a smoother less stressed ride. Regards Vince (uk rider)

I was told many years ago - situation awareness only happens if you look for a possible problem ahead. After time, your Spidey senses will alert and cause you to acknowledge a concern and avoid under or over reacting to situations. I was told, never, never ever take anything for granted - I just don't trust others on the road especial when any contact is possible. Accidents are painful and a "Oh, I'm so sorry!" will not help me heal faster! I enjoy all your information. I'm never to old to learn new things! Well done Sir!

Thanks Kevin. Excellent information and presentation.

Refering to 11:30: When I was a young rider I had to avoid accidents almost every hour of riding time. After many years of riding experience I am riding with a higher average speed and do not need to take evasive maneuvers for many month of riding. And in each case I have ask myself what could have done better to avoid this at all. It has been a long never ending learning curve. 40 years ago we had to learn while riding with risk because there was no internet and no good driving schools for motorcyclists available. Kevin, thanks to you today's riders have the chance to learn of the experience you have already made. They will have a much greater chance to survive their learning curve than we had 40 years ago. Thank you for that. I appriciate your advice and can confirm every bit of it.

Thanks Kevin. Great reminders. Practice is essential.

This video helped answer questions that I have had. Jumping off a motorcycle. Getting a knee down. Pushing against your limitations in technique to take curves harder. This video is solid gold advice. Thanks for making this.

Thanks Kevin, a great reminder before we go out and venture into the new world forgetting we may be a bit rusty. keep an eye on your mirrors as much as the traffic ahead!!

That was an awesome video and well said that is why I look forward each week to watch your videos

I am enjoying the videos, When I ride I always look ahead and figure out where I can go if needed. After being off a bike for 13 yrs I have had my new bike for the last year and will be riding from FL to Okc. Your videos are helping me, Thank you

Hi there Ken , MC Mcrider, thank you sincerely, for this important video, Road Skill & Road Strategy ,listening to you explain,A Balance of the two ,sounds a great way to help a person become, a safer better rider,I will put your kind thoughtful strategy, into my practice ,thanks again & happy riding friend 🙂🙂😉

Love this video...always get to learn so much from your videos....Keep them coming!

This gentleman saves many lives I'm sure.Those who listen will live safely alot longer.He explains so anyone can understand.I'm 73 and agree that with his advice.Some deadly accidents I've seen were caused by ego,meaning everything from showing off to indecision.All it takes is a moment of inattention or misjudgement to kill you. Props to you MCrider and all the best to you!

I went to a parking lot today and practiced u turns on my new Goldwing DCT for the first time. It was a bit stressful. I can tell it will take some time to get the feel of the rear brake and the throttle response. I realized when I finished that I had neglected to properly look where I wanted the bike to go. But at least I realize it and now have a goal to accomplish on my next session. I’ve just got to remember to take things slow and gradually improve my skills. Your instructions are very valuable !

Thank you for these fantastic reminders,, so well delivered,,

One of your best Kevin! Thanks!

Nice. It's the Yin of Road Strategy and Yang of Road Skill, and they combine into the Two-in-One that makes a great rider! Each one informs the other (the opposite color dot in the large swell).

Use expert decisions to avoid using expert maneuvers. 100%agreed with you! Thank you for your content. I’m always sharing with friends.

bought honda hornet 600 pc41 few days ago. i need this channel more then before. thank you eric for a grrat content

What LTVoyager said... Recent trip, SF to Key West and back, only had two sphincter puckering moments, felt like I navigated both really well. I can truthfully say that it's in large part due to you Kevin! Thanks for what you do. I'm hoping I never get to a point where I think I couldn't benefit from more training or practice!

Hi Kevin, your videos have helped me to think through and practice my riding skills I go regularly to a parking lot to practice my slow speed skills , my personal standard is look where your going and where you want to go, not ( looking at your reflection in shop windows as you drive past) example. ride with the traffic flow, it's sensible until your tired, yesterday I twice nearly ran into the back of another vehicle going slower than the flow, I miss judged how fast I was approaching the vehicle in front after being scared, I realised I was tired, it was on a freeway or Autobahn here in Germany the speed I was doing was 125kmh between 70-80mph realising your tired is harder than you realise because it creeps up on you ,

100% agree with your riding philosophy. Recently I became the proud owner of two Harley Davidsons after not having ridden since 1983. I've been playing catch up by practicing what you preach in your videos and haven't had any problems. Thanks for your expert guidance.

I love how often Kevin says “Road Strategy” normally is most videos but I feel like someone dared him to see how many times he could fit it in a single video this time and I love every minute of it!

Again in the 2nd half of the Video, 100% Agree, my Attitude from many years Martial Arts Training is you can't get hit if you are not there, and the same applies to road strategy, i don't put myself in a position to be in an accident in the 1st place, i keep my eyes UP and look for the clearest path keeping vision clear ( i see a lot of riders tailgate cars and trucks 1 dead porcupine comes in between the tires of the car or truck that tailgating rider is dead meat. i hear all of you talking about Trail Braking in Corners, and i'm pretty good at it, but i do a form of it riding in the inner city with 2 fingers resting on the brakes for left hand turning cars and cars pulling out of parking lots and driveways and running red lights and stop signs, Again like in Martial Arts and my Firearms passion i train for the worst and hope you never have to use them, and you increase your chance of not using them by not walking thru the hood with $100 bills hanging out of your pocket........or zipping thru a city at 70MPH, doing Wheelies and other stupid stuff. many of the other youtube instructors don't even talk about road strategy, and Nothing personal ALL of you spend a lot of time on parking lot skills, very little is ever used on the actual streets, i know cause i practice BOTH parking lot and street, and much of what i practice in a parking lot has no application in the street, but in the street i can practice my swerving using manhole covers, and trail braking on corners and i'm pretty good in the parking lots with U turns and slow riding (won an Easyrider magazine slow race in the 90's) but other than amusing myself i don't find a lot of street use. but hey thanks for the video's and allowing me to spout off and kill some time

Lane placement, looking up the road, staying out of the death zone, keeping adequate following distance, not getting crazy in corners, has kept me upright for many years. Thanks for the video!

Skills and Strategy - Thank you. I guess I never thought of it, but I have only once - and I am sure twice, had to use all the skills in, what I would call a Red Zone. I enjoy your weekly chats. I may not ride just now - but it keeps the mind ready for the day. Cheers

Kevin, excellent video. Keep up the great work!

Hi Kevin First off I have say I love your channel. I'm a life long rider, I'm 56, I've had around 20 different bikes of all types and sizes just getting back into riding on a new adv/commuter. Consider myself an above average rider but I think I've learned more watching a few of your videos, mainly on how not to kill myself, then I've ever "taught " myself usually the hard way. Would love to attend a course someday until then I'll keep watching your videos. Counter steering, cornering, trail breaking but most important for me is learning and excepting the fact that I don't have right of way and I might have to give up my territory in order to live another day. Every time I ride I have to take evasive action! Never thought it might be me! Carry on good Sir and thank you for sharing your knowledge. Steve

I have to thank you for all your videos! Especially beginner stuff, strategies, skills, etc. My new to me bike was delivered today and my initial practice session was comedic at first. But my memory of all that you discussed/showed started to kick in. I started forcing myself to trust your words and basic physics. Looking back at a couple hours ago, I have to laugh in spite of myself!

I thought I was good but after trying your drills. I learned. I needed to improve. My riding skills. Thks keep up the great work. You n your wife are amazing. Thks again

I agree 100% to the strategy mentality. After all its a matter of life and death really. Im always looking for space and maintaining high visibility as you teach . Im impressed with riders who don't temp fate but maintain a good ethic and lives to ride another day. Thank you for being here to teach i really appreciate your channel.

Nice, well put Kevin. Stay safe and God bless.

Total agree with what your preaching, (see what I did there ) There is a saying I heard a few years back while going through an advanced motorcycle course here in the uk. It is this. "Never put your own safety in someone else's hands it is your responsibility". You can never stop learning when it comes to riding a bike, if you think you know it all, do yourself and others a favour and buy a car.

that all there is to riding be smart and stay alive great talk thank for your wisdom ride forever startup at 16 now 66 still going allway learning be smart be better

Excellent video Kevin, thanks.

Thank you Sir! As always you give me great tools! And i love to use them.

I rode my first small motorcycle 58 years ago and having my Triumph TR6 650 definitely saved my sanity when I was stationed overseas in the late 60's. Many years went by without a motorcycle and then I bought an old fashioned English style 500 CC bike two years ago. Yes, it feels like my old bike and it brings back the fun of the old Triumph when I putt around the back roads. When I got my latest bike I knew I had a lot of catching up to do, so I started watching your videos and practicing your suggestions in a nearby deserted parking lot. I can not emphasize enough that I have learned more about riding well and riding safely in the last couple of years than during all the previous years combined. Although I never had an accident (or a ticket) and always thought of myself as a careful rider and driver, there are so many things I never knew that now I feel I have been more lucky than skilled. Today, thanks to your techniques and advice, I feel I'm a much safer rider than I've ever been and what is more, I apply your methods to my auto driving too with very gratifying results. Thanks from a rider and a driver for what you have given me.

Great video Kevin. A really good recap of what “street riding” is about. Thanks for what you do.

You make so much sense. I love it.

Having done about 150 miles/250klms (here in DownUnder land!) on my L's, I am now starting to do the occassional daily commute to work (about 8 miles each way). Learning road strategy is an ongoing challenge, while I continue to work on my skills - combining time on the streets and in the car parks. Thank you as always for your great advice and learned teaching/tips...much appreciated.

Kevin my Road Skills can always be improved. I look forward to your videos and calming voice of reason. I go to a local college parking lot and practice emergency stops, serving and tight turns. I know I can get and be better. As for Road Strategy - Keeping my head and eyes up, constantly looking around and looking in my mirrors and thinking what ifs helps. BUT for me is NOT letting other drivers or motorcyclist get into my head. Road rage, tailgaters, and inattentive people ARE out there. But allowing them to change my mind set, is my goal. I'm retired, so when I ride it is for pleasure. I'm not on a time crunch, going to work/school or thinking I MUST BE somewhere at a certain time. This allows me to focus on my riding skills and road strategy at hand. BUT all to often I get those people who just simply amaze me at their inability to think or be focused on their job of driving a car. When I feel that anger/frustration build up, I pull over to a safe spot on the road until I can let it pass and get back to my pleasure riding. I know that not all people can do this, but staying calm, riding within your limits and having fun while riding should be the goal.

wow, what a great video. I’ve been riding for 10 years and couldn’t find anything I did not agree with. great content!

I just re-entered the motorcycle world, just bought a new bike after an 8 year period of not riding a motorcicle (and Even then I was a beginer), I have watch your videos for several months even before buying My bike, I'm going slow but steady on my learning curve. Thank's a Lot for sharing your knowledge and experience. By the way I just bought an Indian Bobber dark horse in brush black color (wich I nicknamed "the monster") I realize it's not a beginer bike but hey it's done, any way my pevious experience with other bikes has help something, I'm not starting from zero.

One of your superb advice

Kevin - I put this to the test yesterday. I wasn't paying enough attention to my speed and came around a bend with a car completely blocking my lane. Fortunately I have practiced emergency braking and swerving and narrowly avoided a very dangerous situation. That said, that situation was 100% avoidable and all my fault. I lived to tell the tale but was brutally reminded of the need for paying attention to road strategy at all times. I'm always grateful for your wisdom!

I had an interesting experience that proves the value of your advice. Last summer I was rounding a corner on a country road being mindful of how far I could see and adjusting my speed accordingly when I discovered the biggest, blackest bull I have ever seen standing sideways in the middle of the road . He was in a dark shadow and the first thing I actually saw was the orange tag on his ear which initially seemed to be floating in the air. I was able to stop with plenty of room to spare and so were my friends behind me. We still laugh about this but it could have been very different. Thanks!

EXCELLENT ADVICE! Thank you.

Bravo…..your best lecture yet…!

Very good video. Made me think about alot of stuff I do on my bike.

Kevin, you are a sage. I've played the 'What's this idiot going to next" game for decades on the road. What I am trying to do is to anticipate what other drivers/riders (but usually drivers) are going to do by their actions on the road, you can get pretty good at it. As for me personally I nearly always have to ride in the right-hand lane as I rarely go on freeways, especially urban ones. Thanks for trying to keep everyone safe.

I just switched from two wheels, after forty years, to a Can Am three wheeler. I find your teachings applicable in most ways to both. It would be interesting to hear your thoughts on three wheel riding.

Bravo, Kevin. I am glad to hear that the habits I use regularly (like leaving a red light/intersection purposefully) are considered good riding habits. I personally feel that the performance factor of modern street bike should be employed as a defensive riding strategy. I don't hang out in traffic long - distracted drivers, blind spots, indecisive drivers who abruptly change lanes and aggressive truckers are all threats in my book. I take advantage of my bike's quickness and ability to filter through traffic threats and I always ride to open road and then I settle into the speed limit.

Nailed it...a few years ago I did a police advance training course: braking, counter steering/avoidance, slow turns and control. 👍🏻

Excellent, as usual. Thanks!

Excellent talk!

great channel you have my friend.

Hi Kevin .Up here ,there was wreck ,where three rider where in the wreck . Two of the rider's where riding side by side and thread rider was in the rear the two up front bumped into each anther and the rider in rear ran into them. All of them went to the hospital .The wreck was on I-90 going over forth of July pass,going east . The high way going east was closed for hours. Being safer my stop this wreck from happening. Ride on ever one! And use your head's out there! Be safe!

Spot on Sir. Best practice to develop bot the necessary skill and teh knowledge of when to apply what youve learned. Like you said with the right strategy you probably wont need to deploy the right skill. Its always good to have something to go to when necessary but not always. Good information. Keep up the good work!

Good stuff, makes perfect sense, still working on it. Getting cut off, is funny one, I leave space in front, I know someone will take the opportunity to change lane into my space, looking ahead, I can make a pretty good guess which vehicle is going to. if I know they are going to do it, was I cut off?

another good video...motorcyclists need to be highly aware, continuously thinking and anticipating...well done..

Best talk, yet!

Wise words, as usual! Thanks!

Kevin is totally awesome at MC Rider he's totally saving lives I recommend these videos to anyone and prescribe he's really an intelligent man on road skills. I'm truly blessed to have him and his videos

You mentioned the word ART. Yes ridding is an art form. A good rider will ride with his soul, and as you said it, a not so good rider will need to think. If you have to think. sometimes it can be too late. thank you for yet a great reminder.

Thank you Kevin

I appreciate your knowledge and experience. Thank you for sharing!

Today I didn't notice that it was a 3 way stop, but one lane did not stop for traffic. Never saw that before! I went to turn left, and a car was coming and I thought blowing the stop. i did something I am shocked and embarassed by, even tho I practice my emergency braking every time I go out..I used the front brake and clutch, and put my feet down like a moron!!! Luckily I did remember and pick my feet up but I was shocked I did that. So I wll be recreating scenarios in my head and emergency stopping in a parking lot tomorrow. Thanks for all you do Kevin, I think you're a great teacher, easy to listen to even if I gotta speed you up a bit :)

This is a great video. Awesome advice 👍👍

Wow. You did a decent job of trying to explain that. I think you NAILED IT fairly well. It is difficult for me to explain these things to NEW riders and I usually ask them to follow me and then we stop for them to ask WHY I accelerated when I did or slowed and let traffic around. I think people congregate around me because I'm older and treat everyone equally and with respect. No matter the reason i seem to attract the new riders when there is an event or cruise for some charity or what-not. I'm OK with that and like to see people learn safety on the open road. I really try to explain what you just did with such excellence than I cannot. I am not one to PUT another rider down because they walk the bike in a U-Turn...I will however ask if they would like some one on one in a parking lot....Most of them jump on my invite and we all have a great time without the pressure of an entire class watching if they have trouble or stumble. Because they are relaxed and willing it is easy to show them and they are more willing to try without any criticism or laughter. I get so upset hearing or seeing someone laughing at another rider. If it gets too out of hand I WILL STEP IN and defuse them. I respect anyone that wants to learn and realize that everyone is at a different level in our Riding Exploits...Heck, Even after Decades and thousands of accident free miles I still look to improve and listen to everyone because you never know who is going to say something that i didn't know. If anyone has the attitude that they know it all then they are in for a rude and maybe nasty awakening. Just like your example of the guy that hits every corner at full tilt...eventually one time it will not go well for them...I've seen it more times than I like to admit and no talking will get them to slow down...just waiting for it to happen to one of the new guys that recently started riding with us regulars. We all see it and each said something to him but he still goes full bore all the time. Odds are about to catch up to him and we all know it. I think it takes a couple decades and a few thousand miles to see the entire picture of what traffic can do and is like. For me, I make certain I can see FAR ahead and know where every car is around me. How they are paying attention or distracted. I change lanes as I need and never ride in a blind spot...others just don't get that part and get in trouble having to do hard braking or swerving...It really is their own fault if that happens...You know that too. Sorry I got so long winded but this is important and hope anything I said helps one rider. Please Keep "Em Comin" Kevin.

Spot on point, skills you can learn on the track, strategy you learn through experience. Having options on the street just in case is the only way to remain safe. Personally I only ride as fast as I can see around/or/through a corner, traffic, etc. Often this is limited by my ability to turn my head and the vision angle through the visor. Like the pilot said, there are old pilots and bold pilots, but very few old bold pilots.

Riding responsibly who would have thought. My balance is to be sure my skills and my strategies equals my love for riding and my love for my family. It truly has become an “experienced” life lesson. Thanks Kevin have a great weekend.

Words of Wisdom, thanks Kev

You are the voice of reason.

This may be your best video ever.

Overall enjoy every ride, I also try to ride in different moods of behaviors to see my reaction and capability to either avoid or ride and figure what the best situation and riding conditions are the best for me! In other words being aware of my self and checking myself frequently and making adjustments accordingly to traffic conditions as I go!

Kevin, I cannot thank you enough for all the info you kindly give on road strategy and road skills. If you allow me to share a bit of myself, you'll see why I've come to love your videos and pov. I'm Mexican, born in Mexico city, 53 yo, BS and 2 MA's, I play basketball and soccer at a very good level, still :), I play the guitar and sing a bit, classical rock and such, and learned to ride when I was 13; my only lesson was: these are the controls (throttle, clutch, f. break, r. break, gear lever, speedometer, odometer, gas level, gas tank), you shift pushing the clutch in and up and down with the left foot and the order is 1, N, 2, 3, the front brake is the most powerful but use it carefully because too much and tire lock and down you go, be careful with traffic because nobody sees you no matter how much noise you're making and last but not least, good luck. It was a 100cc naked mc, I treated the thing as a bicycle where my right hand acted instead of my feet to push forward and that I had to use the front brake instead of the pedal breaks my bike had; I focused on mastering the mc and along the way I learned something that I called mastering the road. My body learned to do everything, no accidents ever and I could ride the bike at full throttle, sustained, although granted that back then, there was light traffic at most where I rode. I got to ride a 125cc a few times later on and I stopped riding a few years later; I came back to riding a year ago. After a month's research on today's mc tech, and considering that I may struggle a bit with a heavy mc and the heavy traffic we see every day, I chose a honda cb250f, highway legal here on Mexico, so I can go anywhere, anytime. One of the best choices of my life, I simply love her. I realized quickly enough that I could not put into words what I did on the mc; that worried me like hell. I started watching videos and such and when I went to do the drills, it became awful that I could do nothing when I was thinking of the video's instructions, only if I stopped thinking about it, I could do the drill properly. I've taken the @MotoJitsu approach for "Mastering the Mc" and @McRider for "Mastering the Road". Now, thanks to you and a lot of practice, I can put into words everything I do on the Mc and also I can say why I do them, I can think and execute without stumbling myself and I've even learned a lot. I've been riding safely and quite comfortable, all around the whole city (like a 50 mile diameter circle), at speeds up to 75mph (of course my speedometer is in kph), uphill, downhill, level, light curves, tight curves, high speed, walking pace, bridges, tunnels, all kinds of bumps and potholes, wet, rain, sand, rocks, night ride, all for like 6 months now and I want to keep riding for the rest of my life ! So I can't stress enough, Thank You Kevin :D