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by WHITE BEAR on March 5th, 2006

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If you cannot avoid an imminent impact on a motorcycle, should you jump off the bike?

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  • by Andrew Cotterell on March 28th, 2006

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    You should stay on the bike for as long as possible so that you can apply the brakes for as long as possible. ("Laying down" the bike will make the point of impact much faster than on the brakes, since bikes slide quite easily on their sides.)
    If, despite the braking, you still have a high closing speed, it's worth jumping off. At the last possible moment brace yourself against the footpegs and aim to jump as high as you can straight upwards. I have heard of a case where a rider and pillion both did this when someone pulled out across them and they both got away with it.

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    • useful ...but the jumping may be easier said than done

      Orange Mango

      by Orange Mango on March 28th, 2006

    • Excellent ! I like that idea.I will bear it in mind.

      WHITE BEAR

      by WHITE BEAR on March 30th, 2006

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