Riding with FEAR

What do you think about when riding?

My Fears

• Semi Tires Exploding/Smoking/Shredding• Cattle Haulers – Showers, etc• Cell Phone Users• Anyone who is not observant of the roads• Impatient People

Example/Explanation

• Had a semi tire explode while behind them in a car. Almost knocked us off the road.

• Unobservant Driver – wreck Oct 3, 2008! ‘nuf said

• Cell Phone operators do not see beyond the keypad.

• Speeders – Don’t care about you, it is all about them and they will hit you. You can’t hurt them and they know it!

What Are You Afraid of, Deer?

Thoughts to Ponder

• Remember that grazing deer, with their heads down, may be well camouflaged next to the road.

• Heed the warnings of deer crossing signs. They are generally NOT in areas where a lot of deer have been seen, but where a lot of CARCASSES have been removed from.

Eyes Glinting at You

• If you see one deer, others are usually near by.

• Use extra caution riding at dusk or dawn. They are more active then. Watch for glowing eyes, moving shadows or movement at the edge of your lights.

Expect the Unexpected

• When a deer jumps, the first jump is almost always the direction the animal is facing.

• Latter jumps may be in any direction and often in a zig-zag motion.

• Slow down and go straight ahead. If you are cautious they will be long gone before you get to where they were.

Whistle While you Ride?

• Deer whistles have never been proven effective in keeping deer out of your path.

• Caution is always the greatest weapon you have. Be Alert, Constantly watch ahead and never overdrive your headlights.

I told you mine

Take a moment to tell me yours!