I was out for a ride this afternoon on a two lane road. About 5 miles out of town, the road reached a "T" intersection. I was on the stem of the "T" and had the stop sign. I would be alone at the intersection. The highway that was the crossbar of the "T" was straight through, no stop sign. Speed limit was 55 mph, but average traffic speeds are probably more like 60-65 mph. I'm heading north and will reach the stop sign in about 5 seconds. I see to my right (east), three cars, bumper to bumper, approaching the intersection and moving about 60 mph. I intended to turn left/west and normally, I would stop in about the middle of my lane for making a left turn. I estimated the three cars would pass through the intersection about 3-4 seconds after I arrived and stopped. None was signaling a left turn onto my road. I have no idea why I got an odd feeling, but instead of stopping at my usual lane position to wait to make a left turn, I chose to move over to the right edge of the pavement and stop 6 feet short of the stop line, with the stop sign even with my front axle. All three cars, barely slowed, and with no turn indication, did a left turn drift through the intersection. All three used the first ten feet of my lane as they cut through the intersection on a diagonal path. They missed my front wheel by about a foot and I think the only reason they missed by that much was they didnt want to hit the stop sign post. They were so intent on their private road race, they never saw a six foot long red motorcycle with reflective side panels and a rider in a scarlet red jacket.
I was thoroughly pyssed!!!! Unfortunately, I had left all my TOW missiles at home.
I guess the moral of this story is if something doesnt feel right, dont wonder why, change something immediately. You'll probably find out soon enough why you felt odd. Everyone, please pay attention all the time. Sitting still, no one around, doing it right and playing by the rules, they will still come for you. There are no safe zones.
Earl
I was thoroughly pyssed!!!! Unfortunately, I had left all my TOW missiles at home.
I guess the moral of this story is if something doesnt feel right, dont wonder why, change something immediately. You'll probably find out soon enough why you felt odd. Everyone, please pay attention all the time. Sitting still, no one around, doing it right and playing by the rules, they will still come for you. There are no safe zones.
Earl
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