Grab some motorcycle gear before you ride! DDFMCrew.com/beginnergear Timestamps 👇 ➤ [00:00] Intro ➤ [00:38] Motorcycle Crash 1 ➤ [03:17] How To Find Hazards When Riding A Motorcycle ➤ [03:57] Motorcycle Close Call 1 ➤ [05:27] Motorcycle Close Call 2 ➤ [07:16] How To Be Prepared For Any Motorcycle Hazard ➤ [07:55] Motorcycle Close Call 3 ➤ [09:34] Motorcycle Close Call 4 ➤ [11:17] How NOT To Brake On A Motorcycle / Motorcycle Crash 2 ➤ [14:56] How To Buy A Motorcycle Helmet Online ➤ [20:35] Motorcycle Crash 3 ➤ [22:02] Motorcycle Crash 4 ➤ [24:28] When To Swerve or Brake on a Motorcycle ➤ [24:28] Indian Scout Bobber Close Call / Motorcycle Close Call 5 ➤ [27:39] Motorcycle Close Call 6 ➤ [29:39] Motorcycle Close Call 7 ➤ [30:18] Intersection Hazards for Motorcycle Riders / Motorcycle Close Call 8 ➤ [32:37] Dirt Bike Crash 5 ➤ [32:46] Motorcycle Swerve Close Call 9 📭 Submit your motorcycle crashes or close calls here: www.DDFMCrew.com/videosubmission
@VRRider
3 жыл бұрын
@DanDanTheFireman please stop calling me The Mort 07:55. I submitted that video. VR Rider or aka Space Ghost. Thank you.
@ceec6923
3 жыл бұрын
I got to say what’s up man
@frejimgo
3 жыл бұрын
Awesome breakdown and explanation as always, thank you for taking the time of putting together these videos, I always crack when you say "pantalones" and "caca" hahahahahahah!!!!!
@roywalls5595
3 жыл бұрын
I did lot research on motorcycle gears! I purchased 3 different CE Armor Jacket one for summer only & other ones winter and heavy duty leather jacket! And two CE Armor put over pants & one Can-Am pant! I got 3 pair of gloves! Bell Revolver EVO Jackal Modular Helmet I got it match summer jacket & glove Hi-Viz! DDFM
@HOTDOG401
3 жыл бұрын
@DanDanTheFireman In the opening clip buddy is in close beside cars. Training courses say this is best to avoid vehicular mirror blind spots...in situations like that one I prefer lane 2 position to leave a buffer in case of a turn. Is this a good practice in creating a buffer? I mean....its situational...but Im always trying to figure what the tradeoff should be?
@timvalenti2818
3 жыл бұрын
Driving bikes over 20 years no wreck yet. I go extremely slow around heavy traffic. And I schedule my life to where I’m never in a hurry
@rc3291
3 жыл бұрын
I went 50+ before being rear ended four months ago. All healed up now.
@HoratioIsHere
3 жыл бұрын
@@rc3291 yeah, a rear end has been my fear for 41 years. So far so good for me. But I have always been conservative on the rod.
@rc3291
3 жыл бұрын
@@HoratioIsHere Not sure if it was a blessing or a curse but the mirrors on a Sportster are worthless. Never saw it coming. Bike just launched out from under me.
@HoratioIsHere
3 жыл бұрын
@@rc3291 yeah I get what you are saying. Long as you are ok
@SilverDOMO192837
3 жыл бұрын
@@rc3291 wanna get a bike soon, but everyone i know with one has crashed at least once, im making sure to over prepare!
@MrRedneckman100
3 жыл бұрын
Truck driver here. Some tips. 1. Always keep a 360 view of awareness 2 check your mirrors all the time 3 always assume people will do dumb shit.
@fidgetwidget9116
5 ай бұрын
Salute to you sir. Truck drivers are the best.
@wurfyy
5 ай бұрын
@@fidgetwidget9116 Bruh, I wish. Too many times I've seen truckers behave like the fact that they're the least likely to get hurt in an accident means they don't need to give the faintest fuck about the rest of traffic.
@TooDamnTall
4 ай бұрын
#3 is the first thing I learned about driving from my brother. He told me to assume everyone is stupid and is going to do the absolute dumbest shit possible at any given time and be prepared for it. I'm 30 now and this saved me many times
@ISnortPixiStix
3 ай бұрын
Yes sir!!!
@yolandazach
3 ай бұрын
3!
@roberthoward323
3 жыл бұрын
I am a brand new rider, and I had my first really close call today. Lady in a SUV pulled right out into my lane and I almost smashed right into her. Fortunately, I kept my head, proper lane positioning and managed to just barely swerve out of the way. Thank you DanDan for all the videos explaining how to ride and react, it may have been what saved my life today. Keep up the good work!
@jseden
3 жыл бұрын
Good job! These things will happen.. be ready. Or better yet, try to position yourself so that folks changing lanes won't affect you.
@ken4016
3 жыл бұрын
You want to learn how to stay alive riding a motorcycle, learn how to brake. I was a fatal investigator for 9 years and the #1 cause in most of my fatal motorcycle accidents was the rider not knowing how to brake or having defective brakes. Watching film is okay, but go to a large empty parking lot somewhere and practice practice practice...
@harryflashman4542
3 жыл бұрын
SUVs are the worst. I've had three accidents, all SUVs, either pulling out, cutting me off, or not indicating a turn. They have no road awareness.
@MotoTvWoodsFarm
3 жыл бұрын
after keeping your eyes open to the potential harm, observe at what time you responded, often people have accidents already have a mind set that accidents happen no big deal. The mind set i am not going to be the victim, or fall, crash. often encourages the brain to find a solution to the immediate crisis. Next even in accident situation you can place you and the bike to do minimum damage or none at all. Trust no one rely only on yourself
@dudley5658
3 жыл бұрын
Did you slap all her mirrors off?
@rapidroykendall7828
3 жыл бұрын
I've been riding a motorcycle continuously since the eighties every time I watch one of your videos I learned something
@phaggut7875
3 жыл бұрын
Haha I don’t even have a bike. Very knowledgeable man
@micohdeguzmandmd
3 жыл бұрын
Learning never stops 👍🏻
@joshuataft5541
3 жыл бұрын
Much lice bro..ride on..I've had a since 1190 but I was 6 had a yz50 ..I almost died but I'm back now. I try to remind myself that it can get real ..fast. I got cut off and it ripped my leg of and was reattached with skin grafts and titanium femur...I cant beleive i still ride but its sa funamd free..i am obsessed
@CdpDaDon
3 жыл бұрын
Truth
@eddilovee
3 жыл бұрын
I been driving bikes for 8yrs. He hasn’t taught me much at all. It’s just reminders to me.
@AndrewB416
3 жыл бұрын
31:35 - I don't even pull away from an intersection on a green light without checking for cross traffic. In the car, on my bike, doesn't matter. This is good advice and will save your life.
@MrKellyak47
3 жыл бұрын
Same here. Better safe than sorry.
@Lurchtacular
3 жыл бұрын
Bro, same. It's saved my bacon 3 or 4 times. I would've got smoosh smooshed into people goo
@alexandracolorado1421
3 жыл бұрын
About a year ago I was in the car with my husband. We where waiting at a intersection that we've gone though time and time again. Thankfully he is much smarter then me and waited the extra couple seconds like he always does to make sure, we'll as soon as we crossed the white line a drunk marine plowed though at full tilt hit 3 cars as I ran over to check on him he jumped out screaming about how he served his country and deserved respect preceded to try and fight everyone there trying to help. I'm still in awe at how the cops showed up managed to calm him down without incident. I didn't stick around till the end but I'm hoping he at least lost his license, it was Florida and they don't have the 3 strike rule as long as you have a lawyer you can do anything.
@MotoMiles
3 жыл бұрын
great instincts..you are so on point many times people are trying to edge out the red they caught or sneak that left turn without the light and here we are passing through on our bikes.
@calartian85
3 жыл бұрын
If I'm in front I give it a full 3 count and looking back and forth. One thousand one...one thousand two...one thousand three. I've got people honking at me to go.
@BinaryBlitz
3 ай бұрын
I always love the saying "The cemetery is full of people that had the right of way"
@TheMarkx1537
3 жыл бұрын
I really like that he emphasized not getting angry and engaging. I don't care how dangerous what they did was. Or how justified you feel in in going after someone. When you're on two wheels, you're the little kid on the playground. A smart car could kill you and keep going. It's not worth your life.
@8alakai8
3 жыл бұрын
in the car i do hold my space if cars are doing stupid but on the bike if i am on a singel lane road with a car pushing behind me and i dont find it safe to throttle out of it i will go to the side and wave he can go past me but most cars do it without knowing then just move a bit in the lane not agressive but slow if that will not help do what i said above like you say you cant win on a bike against cars
@kevinfrederick7956
3 жыл бұрын
don't mess with anyone ! you don't know what kind of crazy your messing with !
@christophertoddschuett3580
3 жыл бұрын
Yes..excellent advice ...let the idiots go...stay safe...stay alive
@kkhalifah1019
2 жыл бұрын
There's a saying here where I live in SE Asia - in a car, metal wraps meat but on a bike it's the meat that wraps the metal. So if you let yourself get angry on a motorcycle, you lose.
@worlwr2
2 жыл бұрын
@@8alakai8 I understand what you've commented, but have you ever heard of fking punctuation and sentences? Your comment was mildly annoying to read without them.
@fknbastages
3 жыл бұрын
My biggest issue is that most people, these days, go straight to whatever lane they want. Instead of the first lane and merging over.
@urnie_burnie
3 жыл бұрын
SUV almost drove me off the road doing this. And I was driving my VW Jetta not my bike.
@fknbastages
3 жыл бұрын
@@urnie_burnie, I get it constantly. People just don't care.
@Ironhawx
3 жыл бұрын
This is because smarter cars are allowing dumber drivers.
@MjrMeerkat
3 жыл бұрын
Yup, been there too, it was a Mercedes Benz with a blonde Gal in it, same Situation as in the last Video, same Escape as in the last Video. :) i was so close i could had slapped her Phone out of her Hand.
@johnhirsch8809
3 жыл бұрын
I told my coworker they did that the other day and they completely didnt understand that they did it and cut me off.
@dahunter136
3 жыл бұрын
"I'm short so I can't see over the cars." - man I feel that
@PCgohard
3 жыл бұрын
I’m 5’5”. I feel you man. Im most def prob shorter than both of you. Some of my friends that say there short are usually like 5’8 to 5’10.
@zwurka6826
3 жыл бұрын
@@PCgohard I feel u lol 5'7 sounds short but if your 5'5 those two inches are to kill for
@PCgohard
3 жыл бұрын
@Mike Oxlong yea man lol. Genetics suck. But can I do. “Both my parents look like mythological creatures” lol. I never had a chance.....haha
@Lucaslf2_
3 жыл бұрын
@@PCgohard I feel you bro, I'm also 5'5
@pajownik
3 жыл бұрын
Getting in the "zone" is the best part of motorcycling. When I get on my bike, everything else just stops. The fact that I got pissed off at work, or had an argument with my wife, or just had a bad day. It all has to pause and I get in the "zone", or I might die if I don't. Combine this with the satisfaction you get from a perfect gear change, the right amount of throttle in the corner and the overwhelming feeling of freedom you get from riding. This is the best meditation a man can have. I truly believe that riding keeps me sane. As for the video above. Thanks for being such a positive person Dan!
@1718bb
3 жыл бұрын
I've been riding for 40 years. Just discovered your channel. My observation upon watching a few of your videos is almost all of these accidents are the riders fault, specifically for being too damn aggressive and going way too fast. You can't expect cars to see you under the best possible conditions, let alone when you are speeding up on them or past them. That's just stupid.
@02rjmartinez
2 жыл бұрын
I feel on a lot of these videos the rider also expects the person in the wrong to stop when they themselves keep going as well, some of these happen really fast, but then also if you are aware you're in someone's blind spot you can always slow down, and if you Lane split then there's always that risk of them not seeing you.
@02rjmartinez
2 жыл бұрын
@@liquidsword12345 I've always felt that the DMV should add an awareness test to the driver license or at least to get it renewed
@Kazutopia808
2 жыл бұрын
@@02rjmartinez Along with the awareness test, they need an idiot test and an asshole test as well. "Yes, you do know how to drive, but some of your decision making skill are stupid, so no license for you"
@misters2837
2 жыл бұрын
@@Kazutopia808 I always thought they should put them on a closed course, in a fully loaded medium duty truck with marginal "drum brakes" and teach them that You need to plan your stops, and not drive like idiot...(These F***s that Fly up to an intersection and grenade the brakes REALLY Piss me off) But then again my state has Drivers test in 8 languages but signs are English!
@John_Ridley
2 жыл бұрын
Look up the video that FortNine did called "Invisibility Training for Motorcycles." It should be required viewing for anyone operating anything on a public road.
@CyclesandThings
2 жыл бұрын
One of the hardest things for me to do is to not get in my feelings after a close call on the bike, I’ve gotten a lot better at it thanks to watching your videos.
@Auxend
Жыл бұрын
it's where real growth lives - I used to laugh at myself - meditating in the morning, only to lose my cool at the first incident I encountered on the way to work. I like how you put it.
@jimstartup2729
Жыл бұрын
The only things that get to me are when people literally actively put your life in danger for whatever reason. However, over 90% of close calls with cars where the rider didn't put themselves into that situation are usually either simple mistakes or general ignorance and lack of ability. Shouldn't be getting angry at that, it's just one of those things
@MotoMiles
3 жыл бұрын
There's never a moments where you stop learning good riding habits... sometimes I experience things while driving my car and simulate my response on my bike.
@da_duggee846
3 жыл бұрын
I am into bikes but am not yet old enough to get one so watching these videos has definitely helped my learning even when I haven't ridden a bike before. Thanks!
@lacrossev
3 жыл бұрын
I used to lanesplit with my mirrors folded in, then I realized if the difference between making it through and not is that few inches of width from the mirror, its not worth risking it so just be patient and wait for an opening.
@MikeDyson3k
3 жыл бұрын
I single mirror it. I sometimes do a quick lean so my mirror dodge mirrors. lol
@stewybot
3 жыл бұрын
Bike manufacturers ought to build a bike with electric retracting mirrors 🤔
@grahamdavidson7395
3 жыл бұрын
Used to fold in as well...but now two full mirrors properly placed. Cant believe how stupid I was. Can lane split fine with full mirrors and so much safer
@Ivan-nv8gw
3 жыл бұрын
It is better to be patient than dead
@MikeDyson3k
3 жыл бұрын
@@Ivan-nv8gw but too patient can get you in a pinch. pick your poison, I'm taking a side swipe. not gonna catch me in front of a texting cager in traffic.
@JShel14
3 жыл бұрын
I hope youtube still exists when I'm a dad and my kid starts riding. Gonna send them to this channel.
@jmar8504
3 жыл бұрын
Do you ride right now?
@Jurica-mtb
3 жыл бұрын
I'm so glad guys like DDFM, MotoJitsu and McRider make road strategy and riding skills videos. Few days ago I had a close call. I was able to react in time because I recognized the threat before time. I was travelling 70km/h on a main road and on an intersection I noticed a parked vehicle just beside the road whose driver instantly decided to join the traffic and started driving without letting me pass him, without checking mirrors and without a blinker. I had to roll of the throttle and swerve to another lane to avoid rearing his vehicle which would put me in compromised position and possible loss of right for assurance cover of damage. I was lucky because noone was in that left lane and I was able to adopt my speed to a sudden change of plan into a 90 degrees left corner. There is no point in chasing, yelling or arguing. I called it a day and rode home feeling very lucky.
@PrinceAlhorian
3 жыл бұрын
20:40 One thing my father told me when I started riding, a bike will always follow you eyes. You tend to drift towards where you look. And even though I knew that piece of info, it nipped me in the posterior a few times just like this gentleman here.
@carsonwells1785
3 жыл бұрын
As usual, superb work, Dan. I'm 70 years old, have ridden 500,000 miles and while I am comfortable with my skills, I consider any day that I don't learn something is a wasted day. My most recent stable includes an St1100, a YZF 1000 R (not R-1),and a BMW R60/5, but I,m looking to move up to a 2022 Hayabusa to serve as long distance sport tourer. Luv and kisses, Carfunkle.
@gsrider569
3 жыл бұрын
I am am approaching almost 40 years of riding, pretty much unscathed. Yeah, there were times in my younger years when I didn't always make the best decisions. I have evolved into a pretty good rider IMO. Dan, your videos are nothing short of awesome and your explanations of situations are spot on!! My son has now developed an interest in riding and I know your videos will be an extremely valuable tool for him as they are for an old fart like me lol. Thanks for the great work and keep em coming. Vern P
@dBVF_
3 жыл бұрын
24:27 That little dance and smile is adorable. Expected him to be really mad and upset lmao.
@DavidMartins1
3 жыл бұрын
This is what I've learned from watching these videos. If you're on a bike, don't take anything for granted. Also, it seems, probably the biggest threat is the fact that cars drivers very often, quite simply, don't see you.
@chrism5770
3 жыл бұрын
Big problem here in Australia 🇦🇺 is that SUVs tend to push smaller vehicles around a lot... most of the time when I’ve had issues with traffic it’s been either inattentive SUV drivers or ones that force their way out in front on purpose. It’s a I’m bigger and I’ll do as I please attitude with a lot of drivers here.
@OhKnow379
3 жыл бұрын
I’ve been hit at a green light pedestrian crossing by a Porsche sub
@ekremerol9253
3 жыл бұрын
I've just started 'driving' lessons for motorcycles and was just surfing on KZitem to see what should I do, how should I be more careful, etc. This is the first video of you that I watched and I should say that, you explain every.single.thing very clearly and I really loved that! I'm glad I came across here. Thank you so much and be safe!
@stiggles98
3 жыл бұрын
I love that little dance that guy did after he stood up. That's good spirit. ❤
@ArchetypeofMan
2 жыл бұрын
After a 8 year hiatus from two wheels, I'm finally getting back into riding. Finding your channel has truly been an amazing thing. I'm so grateful for this info. As a self defense guy, learning from AARs is crucial, and you doing this with motorcycle riding has helped me a lot already. Thank you.
@ArchetypeofMan
10 ай бұрын
@@judeffr 🤣🤣🤣 after action review 🤣
@mboyer68
3 жыл бұрын
That helmet buying video was great..but just one thing, how do I figure out if I'm round headed, intermediate or oblong? I've been told I'm absent headed, pig headed and stubborn headed..but never oblong or round headed?
@mercanerie98
3 жыл бұрын
What about fat head? My family tells me I got a fat head all the time.
@crazycomments8038
2 жыл бұрын
I don’t ride but I am watching the video.
@MuvaLaNegra
2 жыл бұрын
🤣🤣🤣🤣funny
@TCPUDPATM
3 жыл бұрын
Dan - your videos are amazing. THANK YOU. You're saving lives with what you do, and we all appreciate it! I have been riding for 6 years now and I watch as many accident videos with a very similar thought process. I want to see things like "Why is he braking? What does he see that I don't?" You just make these videos SO much easier to decipher and understand.
@paulcarnevalino1562
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Dan. I bought a grom as a 1st bike during the covid. Back in November we bought a new house in a much different area that grom riding would prove suicidal. So I traded it for 2017 z650. Being winter i have only taken it around the corner once but wow power difference. Your videos are all I got for training right now as the msc are down for covid. All I can do is cram, buy gear for me and the z650, and get out when its warm. Wish me luck
@thefrontierfamily3495
2 жыл бұрын
What kind of situation would be dangerous to ride a grom in? Asking because I just got one as my first bike and I don't want to be reckless. I know it takes a while to go full full speed and also it's max throttle is 55/65 so probably dense fast traffic?
@JesusisLORD77778
2 жыл бұрын
Same question. Vpuld you elaborate on what would have been suicidal?
@rishabhrakshit4799
2 жыл бұрын
I'm just learning to ride, and I've ridden only a 100cc moped by now, but the kind of reflexes and lessons you're teaching, it would take considerable amount of riding and practise to even reach half that level. But your videos are really helpful when I'm learning to ride, even in case of mopeds. Thanks a lot, man.
@emmanuelgutierrez8616
3 жыл бұрын
Living in a party city like Miami, I always check both ways at intersections at night time because people are from coming from drinking any day of the week.
@mattwyrick8394
3 жыл бұрын
Right, I always look left, right, left and left, right, left again and again until I'm actually in the lane I'm pulling into. Never hurts to be over cautious.
@LordKinfolk
3 жыл бұрын
My neck becomes sore after a ride do to the helmet because I also do this
@donaldgale4168
3 жыл бұрын
Would it be alright to have a motorcycle as a daily driver in Miami?
@emmanuelgutierrez8616
3 жыл бұрын
@@donaldgale4168 depends, east of i95, you'll never want a car again. It's saves so much time on parking. If you're west like Miami lakes, Doral, kendal, car is almost worth it, nothing but boring grey long roads anyways. But midtown, downtown, Miami Beach, Hallandale, theres nothing better than 2 wheels to enjoy the views and easy parking.
@mattwyrick8394
3 жыл бұрын
@@LordKinfolk It takes a little bit to get used to your equipment. I'm from motocross so the weight of the gear doesn't affect me much.
@yebogogo64
3 жыл бұрын
Great stuff Dan. We use the fall back rider system as we know at some point we will be split up by lights, stop streets etc. One thing we practice before any ride are our safety talks. We've heard it a hundred times over, but we do it on every group ride. Always learning
@jkennedy299
3 жыл бұрын
I agree with the “driving” thing Ad so does my insurance, according to my insurance, i “drive a motorcycle to work and park under cover daily”
@brucejanacek6263
3 жыл бұрын
Very good breakdowns of situations. As 45 year rider I see speed as getting yourself into harms way. Stay with flow of traffic
@nanagrant7883
2 жыл бұрын
Hey DanDan!! I've been driving my own Harley for 10 years now. Every year seems different! Watching your videos, it's a refresher course that all bike riders/drivers should keep up on! Thank you for much for caring enough about others!!🥰 Love the beard too!😁
@alexandriav3956
3 ай бұрын
Bought my first bike yesterday and even rode it home. I was terrified but as soon as I got on the road, it was easy peasy! I’m absorbing as much of this content as I possibly can and have been.
@shellbackbeau7021
3 жыл бұрын
I love driving at night, here in Japan there's almost no traffic, but the many many beautiful tunnels are fun! And there are psuedo highways here that are nice too. Daylight riding is nice, but there are more traffic issues, although Japanese drivers telegraph their motions pretty well, so it's really safe if you are a rider like me who stays in the yellow looking 3 moves forward
@pnoman316
3 ай бұрын
I'm a new biker and this was very helpful. Usually a rider will go down if he looks down or leans too much when he's not moving fast enough.
@blumepuppy
3 жыл бұрын
I'm about to purchase my first bike and get into driving them. I've already bought safety gear and now all I'm doing is learning how to be cautious, and binge watching your videos to prepare myself for scenarios like these on the road. I really appreciate your content, thank you!
@bethanysangra3903
11 ай бұрын
I love these as someone currently swotting up for my cbt then A1 licence (I'm in the uk). Although the road laws differ, the general gist of don't be an idiot stays the same and these are really helpful to see what I need to not do once I start riding in order to be safe and not impact the safety of anyone else on the road
@AaronCo29
3 жыл бұрын
You know, Dan, I have been riding for a while now, and I have found, I rarely hit the horn in a situation, as a matter of a fact, the horn is the last thing on my mind, and the brake, proper application of the brake, the clutch, steering and maneuvering are for front, and I'd like to add this, everyone that I know, that is first on the horn, has had a spill that ended them in the hospital. I have always thought to myself, if they had the fore thought of getting out of the way, rather than hitting the horn, had they laid down the motorcycle?
@chuckthesham5195
2 жыл бұрын
I can't find the horn button in the split-second I need it, so...is it even worth having one? Barely.
@e92mattt
2 жыл бұрын
I just got my first bike on February 5th. It’s a 2022 HD Iron 883. Thank you for the insight into things like this. My friends and I love your videos
@VetInvestorInsights
2 жыл бұрын
This is phenomenal content. It’s the equivalent of having a coach to walk you through the mistakes of others or accidents that others have had. It’s experiential learning without the hospital bill. We need more channels to take this mindset not just for motorcycles. Great job especially useful for new bikers/or those ignorantly squidding.
@fishnmaster421
3 жыл бұрын
I’ve been watching your channel all winter because I’ll be a new rider this summer. I’ve road dirt bikes all my life. I just got a new gsxr and I’m leaning all I can about safety. I’m 36 years old my wild days are behind me. But a super bike has been a bucket list of mine. I’ve never got one because I don’t want to deal with the danger. But I’ve lost 3 friends this last year to car wreck, cancer, drug over dose, esc. And I realize life is short either way. So I made the leap and got my bucket list bike. But I will ride normal lot a wheelie guy or a drag knee guy. Just a wind in my beard kind of guy. So thanks for the content it’s help me a lot leaning what to look for
@alanaspurling6469
3 жыл бұрын
Hi DanDan, I just purchased a motorcycle after decades of not having one I’m also very safety minded. I like the sportier bikes because of their lightness and maneuverability, so I’m riding a new 2012 CBR250R. I like your rider versus driver discussion. I think both are valid; as a rider our total body movement is an important factor in controlling a motorcycle, as a rider we are not encased inside, and as a rider we can easily be separated from our ride when everything goes pear shaped. Ride safe and keep the shiny side up.
@alinmarcu4953
3 жыл бұрын
Sir, hats off to you. I highly appreciate your advice, and I think you've got a very keen and valuable insight on the matter of navigating traffic and identifying probable risks and danger zones. I much appreciate your preventive manner you advise others to exhibit while on public roads and I declare myself an adept of that attitude and I always profess and advise caution and restraint when navigating public roads. Thank you so much and God Bless!
@MCshadr217
2 жыл бұрын
This is actually some great advice, although I've learned by now to ride like you're going to have an accident. Basically, watch everything. Be wary of anything happening and people not seeing you.
@lukemaguire5427
3 жыл бұрын
Dan I bought my helmet from ALDI😅
@CantTreadOnMe
Жыл бұрын
Im a truck driver for 12 years and we live by the "Smith System" and honestly every biker should be living by that system too. Its simple and works. My favorite key is "Always leave yourself an out". Constantly have an exit plan which means you should always be scanning and leaving yourself space to flee a bad situation or prevent a bad situation or even just ordinary situations.
@SomeRandoDudeOnline
3 жыл бұрын
08:58 - Great advice. Let go of the fight for the lane and keep more control over the situation. When I fight, I give up at least 50% control to someone who may not have taken their meds today.
@CliffCliffsEdgeEdge
2 ай бұрын
As a bike (bicycle) commuter, I always ride defensively, but also ride with my fellow DRIVERS in mind. Occasionally, if I make a wrong call, I have been ‘saved’ by the cooperation of drivers. I also constantly wave to drivers - at side streets - etc. - to make sure they see me, and it builds good will. It sure beats flipping people off and cussing them out.
@yarkyark4000
3 жыл бұрын
New rider here. I've been to 1 motorcycle course already and im scheduled for the pt 2 version of it. Thank you for what you do, helping me learn for sure.
@joshuatunis6732
3 жыл бұрын
6:24 the car making a left was probably facing heavy sun glare Dan. Good review as always
@WhirlingMusic
3 жыл бұрын
Wasnt even a close call either
@andrewalemany1233
3 жыл бұрын
Hey Dan i hope you read this! Today I saw a nasty accident on the highway, I thought i was going to see some dead bodies bad, luckly i was pulled onto the shoulder just before it happend and i got front row seats. Either way, I was able to take control of the seen, got someone on the phone with 911 and safely got everyone out of their smoking vehicles. Just really wanted to say Thank You!! your videos really helped me manage the whole seen. Im definitely going to be attending your medical course now. btw everyone survived! some broken bones was the worse injury
@melr4208
3 жыл бұрын
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@yebogogo64
3 жыл бұрын
I moved from a BMW GS to a 3 wheel Spyder and am grateful for what I learned from 2 wheels. While I love the actual and ""perceived" safety of 3 contact patches, ABS, traction control etc, nothing compares to real life experience. (First time Spyder riders - take note). 3 wheels are just as hazardous as 2. Bring your A game and a healthy dose of patience
@NizoZayn
3 жыл бұрын
Hey, I passed my knowledge test and having motorcycle riding private sessions with a great instructor. I am gonna take the riding test soon and I am a bit nervous, I love riding motorcycles and I love the experience but I am so scared to lose my life doing that! what is your top 5 tips for a new rider?
@timothym9398
2 жыл бұрын
I love that you're also holding motorcycles accountable. A habit in my area I absolutely hate, there are groups that will do a 30-50 person group ride... and expect the other drivers on the road to treat them as a single entity as far as traffic signs and lights are concerned. If the first person goes through on a yellow light, the next 40 idiots will go though on a red. Only the first couple in the pack will ever stop at the stop sign, etc... Then they'll stretch out and take over multiple lanes and act like any car looking to merge lanes is the biggest asshole in existence for having the audacity to want to use a particular exit.
@340rps
3 жыл бұрын
34:25 How about slow down, had plenty of time. Took a BIG chance with that curb there, I'll even say he was damn lucky. If he did that 10 times I bet he would crash in at least 3. He had to be a big shot and show the driver your not getting ahead of me.
@BrklynBoi718x
3 жыл бұрын
He should’ve slowed down but that dumbass turned so fucking wide for no reason
@clonkex
2 жыл бұрын
@@BrklynBoi718x He turned wide because he wanted to be in that lane. He clearly didn't see the bike or didn't expect it to be speeding. Not defending the car but the move wasn't as unreasonable as you make it sound.
@douglassprewer8788
Жыл бұрын
As a former truck driver and now a rider, we were taught as a trucker to watch the front wheels . What happens is the front wheels will let you know what direction that vehicle is going in the front wheels will move the vehicle or you is you if you're watching the lines the front wheels will get stat line before the body does so it's a little clue I'm being able to judge what a person in the car is going to do...
@darktoranaga
3 жыл бұрын
Nobody seems to comment on this, so I'll do it. 99% of the things presented here apply when you drive any vehicle, may it be a bicycle or a lorry. Be aware, be in the right state of mind, be prepared to take action, pay attention to details, don't panic. In some cases it will save your life, in others it will save somebody elses.
@clonkex
2 жыл бұрын
Defensive driving. Definitely applies to any vehicles. Unless your vehicle is a literal military tank that guarantees you to win any fight, the only way to be sure of never losing a fight is to never take one.
@Motogino3
3 жыл бұрын
He’s saving lives and making it safer for the rest of us that have self awareness to ride. If you don’t have street smarts, this Dan is our angel. Break your bad habits. Dan also tell peeps not to ride if they can’t handle a bicycle.
@dsv
3 жыл бұрын
classic "that's what she said" moment :D
@ItsLemontree
3 жыл бұрын
that was the cutest little fall at the end lol. like a little kid just falling over lol
@duemoto1683
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Dan, Jamie from Australia here, love your channel and I watch it religiously. Always good to have a constant refresher on what to be aware of. Learned something new today from your first clip. Watching for unusual braking patterns in a queue of traffic. I really appreciate what you’re doing on your channel. Don’t stop. Always great to have a reminder of the hazards that are out there.
@kkhalifah1019
2 жыл бұрын
Been riding and commuting by motorcycle for 20 years, seldom had any drama out on the road. Now my wife wants a motorcycle license and I realized that all these things that have become instinctive to me as a biker, I just cannot explain to her. Heck I don't even know where to start. This is where DanDan comes in...
@DrewGoodHelp
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Tom Segura. I really appreciate you making this.
@bluesysaxman
Жыл бұрын
I am a newbie. The last time I rode was a trailbike 40 years ago. I am taking my MSF the end of April and I appreciate these videos
@adeelsk4
3 жыл бұрын
he said he is short and I subscribed in solidarity 😁
@davidwroblewski7215
3 жыл бұрын
Drilling into your head that you're invisible and everyones a twat (i'm sure if youre reading this youre lovely), is worth more in weight than gold. Been watching these vids since the age of 13 and creaming over having a motorcycle myself. Turns out i had to use this knowledge on a bicycle twice before i even got my license and even then people failed to spot us in high visibility vests as a group when i was doing my test. Thank you so much for the time and effort to structure these effectively, great work pal & much love from the UK.
@btoso32
3 жыл бұрын
I was sitting at a stop sign yesterday waiting for my turn to go when a car behind me drove into my back tire. Just tapped me enough to stall my bike.
@katherinerichardson2273
3 жыл бұрын
I was at a red light waiting when I notice a bug truck behind me. Kept him in my mirrors and all. As soon as my light turned green he whipped around me and went right.
@zilyness
2 жыл бұрын
I love how in the first clip you can clearly see how negligent some newer riders & even existing riders will make the same mistake. Too many times have I seen riders with tunnel vision, even with the poor resolution & white color of the car you can clearly see (if you’re looking ahead of where you’re going) cross into view before the grey car. Fascinating, I’ve rode 2 wheels all my life living in Florida, people have got to remember the risk they’re taking that others aren’t when you ride your motorcycle. People do check twice but what comes before checking twice is Thinking twice & I wish people would think then check then execute if necessary. Ol boy could have easily avoided this situation by not lane splitting. I understand lane splitting and approve but like my momma always told me.. there’s always a place & a time. Thank you for your diligence to riders of all walks in teaching safety!
@JoachimBoog
3 жыл бұрын
“That’s what she says.” 😂
@bootleg1514
3 жыл бұрын
I realized I hadn't hit the like button the moment he said that 😅
@zed9496
3 жыл бұрын
Said*
@JD-zw3ry
2 жыл бұрын
I grew up riding dirt bikes and have great memories. These videos remind me why I don’t need a street bike.
@noncompliant209cali
3 жыл бұрын
Group rides are dangerous, everyone's always like "who are you? Quit following me, I don't know you" then they speed and take risks trying to ditch you
@socaldualsportadventure5320
3 жыл бұрын
Yep people have such wild and honestly, completely irrational imaginations. It feels like everyone looks to make an issue out of anything when they’re bored
@joshnic6639
3 жыл бұрын
Lmao! What? Why would they be like that in a group ride?
@twistedrisers8425
7 ай бұрын
I was motorcycle instructor that moved from the UK to the Philippines. Every ride here is like this video on a loop. Really teaches you to ride defensively I see it everyday not only car drivers but motorcycle and scooter riders doing totally dumb sh*t.
@ceec6923
3 жыл бұрын
Dan What do u think about the German army helmet for riding ? I seen they sell many for motorcycle riding
@michaelochoa3628
3 жыл бұрын
good for small caliber.
@marineforces3214
3 жыл бұрын
they're not really like 1.+ 2. ww army helmets, but give a slide impression of that, just like today's army-helmets do.
@bowzerdude5646
3 жыл бұрын
He recommendeds full face helmets because he saw someone lose their jaw
@marineforces3214
3 жыл бұрын
@@bowzerdude5646 do what u want, do what u need bro !
@ceec6923
3 жыл бұрын
@@marineforces3214 Thanks bro
@YakaBita
2 ай бұрын
Came here too late, but i never analyze red lights from cars before - very good point here.
@even7steven
3 жыл бұрын
11:24 inattentive rider. Yes, it looks like they were chatty catty at the time.
@peterxiao6217
2 жыл бұрын
I don’t even ride but I watch your videos because one day I would want to. However, this is making me a better driver because I see the mistakes others make. To be honest I wish every driver would get this kind of motorcycle training because it would reduce overall accidents by so much. This should just be standard training for driving any type of vehicles.
@Harfinou
3 жыл бұрын
Things I learned while watching this video : - a horse has a little freedom about choosing what it wants to do, but a bike : nope ; - Diego is a n00b ; - OriginalzCrazy8 is an idiot : high speed + no rear mirrors...
@MTK2345
3 жыл бұрын
...and OriginalCrazy8 tries to impress and push away his "oponent" with a few high engine rpm's instead of applying brakes in time... situation was all easy in my pov...
@peglegjim57
6 ай бұрын
At 6:15 , the most dangerous part of that equation was the setting sun at the horizon level of the oncoming traffic. Sure, those dividing markers were a factor, but when your shadow is stretching that far out in front of you, it means the oncoming traffic is basically BLIND to motorcycles, and our tiny headlight. It’s a lesson my Old Man taught me in the early 70’s, and it’s served me well for decades. “If you can see your shadow in front of you, you’re effectively invisible to the guy in front of you.”
@ab687
3 жыл бұрын
I think the best solution is not to drive motorcycles “fast” on busy areas, other drivers aren’t going to have time to see you if you go around them fast, period
@Bolgavets
3 жыл бұрын
14:25 he didn't swerve because later you can see there is a red truck in the right lane. If he swerved it may have been even worse for him.
@dejanic89
3 жыл бұрын
I agree. He didn't have much choice but to hit the brakes. On 14:54 there is obviously a vehicle in the right lane.
@ShuriekenFTI
3 жыл бұрын
I prefer pilot to rider or driver. You drive a car, ride a horse but you approach the motorcycle with the mindset of a pilot you will be much safer. So glad that this channel exists! Keep our bike pilots safe!
@WIMPERNSCHLAG-22
2 жыл бұрын
very cool thanks...on that note...the compulsory lessons in Germany are 24 hours of theoretical lessons. (h = 45 min) with 1782 questions of which later 30 randomly have to be correctly answered in a written test. Also a minimum of 12 hours driving with instructor which has to include overland, city, highway and nightride. You than drive with a driving examiner for 1 hour. One mistake you are out but may try again after a waiting period of 2 weeks. A vehicle is a deadly weapon.
@dr.dodrugs8963
Жыл бұрын
@31:20 100%. I only want to add that you should start with the lanes with danger that could be closer ( you drive on the right, you check left first because its the first lane you are going across)
@Dpradenas5622
8 ай бұрын
Very cool of You to give a video like this to save lives. I had three big cafe racers in the ‘70’s and early ‘80’s …. happy I survived it all; was going to buy a beautiful used BMW 1000R but My family talked Me out of it because I went thru heavy cancer treatment and am still here five years later, and I have not been on a bike since ‘83 and am now 68/ God Bless You for sharing such important info to the Young public Whom need to See this very important video !!!!
@ej1304
2 жыл бұрын
6:35 I like how you mentioned the need to watch out for the cars behind running red lights and violating traffic law after the first guy does it. While an experienced driver probably won't follow suit, someone who is new to driving or just distracted is probably not going to look at the traffic lights but rather the car in front. I say this because when I was learning to drive I was guilty of this lol
@josephabboud1151
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Dan! I’m not even a motorcycle *driver* (not rider ;) yet as I am interested in getting a license and learning to ride my dads bike. However, I just made a motorized bike and being able to hit 35mph on a little bike, I found it very useful to learn these habits early. Thanks for the quality content and showing good technique, it really helps!
@jimo6257
2 жыл бұрын
At 1440 I think he made the right move. There was a street to his right and a major blind spot, couldn't even see that fire truck. If someone was turning to there left...all bad. Great vid as always. Stay safe out there .
@GreatCanadianBob
10 ай бұрын
27:39 near miss. I liked that the rider stayed to the right, keeping himself more insight of the other drivers
@robertdoran7387
3 жыл бұрын
Driving a motorcycle vs riding a motorcycle. Very accurate distinction.
@TheRicanRocketeer
2 жыл бұрын
That second left hand turner is what got me! Fist one cut it close and I thought "That second turner won't risk that turn since the other one almost didn't make it." Boy, was I wrong! Screws in the shoulder are a good reminder not to trust cagers.
@Malignantt1
3 жыл бұрын
Im glad i kinda got a sixth sense of preparing for the worst in people, in all my years of driving I know you can trust absolutely no-one. In the 2nd close call i saw the car making a left turn, and also thought about the car behind him thinking he could take that turn as well before ddfm suggested it, i hope this doesn’t give me overconfidence on the road but I haven’t had an accident in 8 years
@bryguy1725
2 жыл бұрын
I think this type of session should be used in any type of vehicle operation classes.
@PsalmOfDavid.
Жыл бұрын
I just bought a bike and i feel so blessed to have found this channel.
@DJCharalampos
2 жыл бұрын
My Fireman has quite the head on his shoulders my man... Keep saving lives Chief!
@kishon3061
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Dan , I’m completely new to motorcycles never rode even a dirt bike with a clutch , I was very skeptical about beginning riding, however because of the content you and some other creators have made I have the tools to develop the skills to become a safe and confident rider. I have a zx6r but I am not new to bikes or powerful machines. I operate heavy machinery etc so I know the importance of smooth input and control so far humbleness and throttle control have me confident I will become a good rider , thanks
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