HOW TO OVERTAKE ON A MOTORBIKE
Channel: RIDER GUIDER
Date: 13/09/2019

I've had to be careful on this one, another channel got me WTF'ing and I had to stop myself sampling and publicly uploading their (in my opinion - poor) advice.  I know some larger channels do this but it's not a tactic I'm comfortable with at this time.  I still have it (unlisted) so I can refer to it but it shall remain hidden, maybe ;-) anyway, I decided to make a more polite version of which you can view here.   I realised that I could be criticised for using footage not my own and also that we are all doing this for the same reason, to share our collective knowledge and increase biker safety.  I have taken the liberty of putting an info card linking their content on this upload for people to have their own opinion.  I'm sure they'll like any increased views!  Their advice isn't the absolute worst however the examples could be much better if they are advising on rider safety under the guise of being Institute of Advanced Motorcyclists.   Difference's of opinion can happen.  I'll leave it at that. 

The example I show is about as basic an overtake as you could get but the main principles of reading the road and considering the risk factors can and should be applied to every overtake.  Everyone has the choice to stay behind.  If in doubt, chill out.

NOW ...... I live in the real world where I don't need unnecessary 'lifesavers'.  No overtake is the same and there are always different factors to consider when overtaking if riding a motorcycle.  The old MIRROR SIGNAL MANOEUVRE mantra is important in any change of lane, direction or speed but in an overtake it's imperative.  Reading the road and taking in to consideration the conditions and the likelihood of something coming in to your path whilst you're overtaking takes confidence, skill and as always practice.  An overtake should be done as swiftly and safely as possible and started from a distance behind the target vehicle that reduces any risk of collision.  My personal number one rule for an overtake is never overtake approaching a blind junction or driveway because a vehicle could appear from it, or the target vehicle could suddenly turn in to it, especially if you're overtaking because they are slowing and about to turn without indicating, yes they do that!  There's always an element of increased risk factor in an overtake, the required increase in speed can change perspective and of course change the required line or braking point in the next bend etc.  All to be considered.   Another major consideration - when overtaking more than one vehicle, is to watch that the first 'target' vehicle doesn't also start overtaking at the same time as you.  Be aware you may not have been seen.  Not everyone checks their mirrors.  
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