Stay Safe With These City Riding Tips For Beginners

[@x4tuneX]

I'm a new rider, one thing that has really helped stay aware is by literally telling myself what I see. Helps me stay aware and keeps my on guard. Hope this is helpful for someone else as well :) Great video!

[@skinnybigstuff1040]

I like that idea!

[@Wave1dave]

Gotta try that

[@johnrhodes101875]

I do that in my head but riding is so damn fun but draining your like the 80s show knight ride red light scanning all the time yes Im 46 lol

[@du_vid7261]

@@johnrhodes101875 I’m 20 and use to watch that show with my dad when I was little

[@1453nikolas]

Actually, if you take the advanced driving skills course is a must by the instructor while the training and in the exams to do commentary of what's going around you. That way you will show to the instructor that you are aware of what's going on around you.

[@raycollington4310]

I think you riding with commentary is an excellent development tool, helps us reference what your'e doing against how we might ride.Thank you Sir!

[@MotoJitsu]

You're welcome! Share with others ;)

[@amanieltekie5873]

Ray Collington Highly Concur

[@iamaram2]

Yes, more of these type of vids please!

[@spencerb8609]

Did my first highway ride today. Took your advice and rode down to the next exit. Next time I will stay on for two exits. I will continue to build up my confidence. Your videos are a big help. Thank you again for your service and videos.

[@MotoJitsu]

Congrats!! That's great, slow and steady, there's no rush.

[@tajrice5398]

Im scared of the wind noise man, Idk....i probably need a wind screen of some sort

[@bitchinbob2045]

Yeah , it's weird . I haven't ridden in twenty five years, wind is louder than I remember. It's a blast though.@@tajrice5398

[@thearkuhtekt]

I recently completed and passed the first Inland Valley Motorsports Training class. During the class, Nate and Nubia noted that you were teaching the intermediate and advance classes in the same amphitheater lot to the right of our class. Just from watching from afar, I could see that you are the TRUTH. Both instructors suggested your KZbin channel and I'm so glad that they did. Not only do you have a new subscriber, but I plan to also take future courses with you specifically. This KZbin channel is invaluable. Thank you for the incredibly detailed commentary. I watch some of your body movement and head turning techniques and immediately take my bike for a spin in my community; where there's very little traffic, but enough to keep you on your toes, and I practice exactly what you described and showed in your video(s). Knowledge is power, and again, this kind of knowledge is invaluable. Muchas gracias por todo!

[@MotoJitsu]

Yup, that was me!! Thank you so much for the support...over 300+ videos to go through :)

[@thearkuhtekt]

@@MotoJitsu I'm definitely going to take your intermediate class. I want all that knowledge.

[@christopherblade5984]

Man I'm right with you on slip roads, get upto speed jump on that highway. Here in the UK people actually stop unecessarily rather than jumping on. I hate it

[@benwells2338]

I honest to goodness let out a huge “YESSS” at about 10:30 when you talked about people margining onto the freeway horribly. It seriously grinds my gears how often and how many people do this, like, why?? New rider myself and have been watching some of your videos over the past week. Great instructional tips and advise, massive thanks for sharing bud!

[@MotoJitsu]

hahahaha!

[@Cody2nd]

Ben Wells I carry ball bearings in my pockets for that reason. Sometimes you just gotta wake somebody up.

[@geepers100]

7:05 When changing lanes in heavy traffic I turn my head only enough to see if someone's there using peripheral vision. Looking directly behind can give you a heart attack when something happens in front of you during the moment you look away. Excellent video - thank you.

[@MotoJitsu]

Good thing I’m aware of my speed & distance before doing that.

[@vtwinnking]

Hi Eddie, these road strategies series are really great as well all your other content! Thank you!

[@MotoJitsu]

Thanks! A new one each week!

[@markgiancola8973]

I like this video for a number of reasons: 1) it reinforces many skills I already put into play 2) emphasizes escape routes, 3) emphasizes looking ahead while staying in drivers site line. I was amazed at how little freeway traffic you encountered, not so in Vegas! As for land splitting, I use it as an escape only. Most of our service roads are 3 lanes one way for 6 total. So I don't see the need and have found that the second a driver brakes their attention goes to their phone and they unconsciously drift left; making a narrow opening much smaller and mirrors an issue. But that's just me. Great work on making us more prepared out there!

[@MotoJitsu]

:) thanks MotoJitsu.com for my app, books, merch, affiliate links, discounts, courses, etc.

[@Johny40Se7en]

It's videos like this why you're such a brilliant influence in the motorbike community. Car drivers should watch these too too give them insight, especially people learning to drive. Great stuff. Thank you Eddie.

[@MotoJitsu]

Thank you so much!

[@couchpoet1]

That’s a great point. I think more info should be on a driving test for cars about motorcycles that you need to learn before you can pass the test. Like tendencies What and why motorcyclists do what they do and how to share the road.

[@shirokazama]

Come on man, we need a lot more video's like that! Amazingly well explained. Thanks a lot! Keep it up

[@MotoJitsu]

Thanks, will do!

[@HOTDOG401]

When "reading" lights....I also watch to see if cars are building up on the intersections red light...if so I use that as another indicator that the green I'm coming up to is "stale" or "old" and might be changing on me to yellow/red.

[@ragetobe]

I’ve been watching your channel for a while now and I find it useful however I notice that quite a lot of the things you do I’ve been doing for years, I wasn’t taught it but riding with a proactive defensive alertness adds to the safety and enjoyment. I see bikers everyday not doing simple things like shoulder checks and wonder who on earth taught this person but then I realise it’s not the teachers fault, the student stopped learning. You never stop learning in life but especially as a biker.

[@pmsr1980]

I' m forty and after thousands of miles driving cars, I' m reaching my first 100 miles on two wheels. And I' ve binge watching your videos. Greets from Portugal. Keep up the great work!

[@MotoJitsu]

👍🏼👍🏼

[@2wheelsPL]

Same in my case I'm just 2 years younger. Love that channel and all the shared knowledge and experience of this guy. He is my motorcykle master Yoda 😁

[@abc456f]

This is fantastic! Learning the proper way of defensive riding instead of these young idiots on sports bikes speeding, angry at everyone, flipping off every driver. Really appreciate this man, showing your intelligence and maturity on the bike. Please, please more of this! #1 KZbin motorcycle instructor...Fast Eddie.

[@MotoJitsu]

This whole month, one each Wednesday will be a new Road Strategy video :)

[@steadycruising3251]

There are mature sport bike riders too

[@MotoJitsu]

@@steadycruising3251 Obviously

[@stevenmitchell1244]

Thanks so much for this and all of your other great videos. I'm a better rider and able to survive the traffic and crazy drivers here in the Washington, DC area thanks to you. Can't thank you enough my friend. Keep up the excellent work!!

[@MotoJitsu]

You’re welcome!

[@rajindarsingh1417]

It’s great to see you constantly reading your surroundings, anticipating. I do that because I feel like I’m not a great rider yet, I’m happy to see professionals like yourself do it. In Singapore lane splitting is more aggressive. I ride my Gs with panniers through roads that aren’t as wide, but it’s the norm here, I’m still not confident but still have to do it , so I’m always extra careful letting other bikers overtake me. Ride more, learn more 👍🏼🙏🏼 thanks Eddie

[@MotoJitsu]

You're welcome!

[@hectorallanrivera9334]

Appreciate your mental focus and calmness; great video!!

[@MotoJitsu]

Thanks!! Share it with fellow riders! MotoJitsu.com

[@cspteja]

Yess! Thanks for this, exactly what I requested from you way back when I first subscribed. Super helpful.

[@MotoJitsu]

You're welcome!! Will be making an entire playlist like this :)

[@mistersudo4252]

over here in the UK we call shoulder checks "life savers" for a good reason, even if you think there's nothing in the lane next to you it's always worth doing one because out on the road it's so easy to miss things or for someone who's maybe driving a bit faster than they should to creep up on you. i really wish that term would catch on across the world and to car drivers as well, you're not only potentially saving your own life but the life of someone else because god knows a quick shoulder check has saved my life many a time where i think the lane next to me is clear because there's nothing in my mirror but turn my head and lo there's a BMW speeding in my blind spot. ride safe everyone.

[@Juror63]

Say, show, do, love it! Thanks for sharing your knowledge. 👍

[@MotoJitsu]

You're welcome! Share with others ;)

[@MotoFrenzy_]

I can never get enough of giving people that simple advise you gave about not rely on the mirrors only and turning your head while changing lanes or to getting into the highway, that simple action has saved my life so many times, because yes the motorcycle mirrors have blind spots as well and some times your helmet will hide a car when is right next to you.

[@MotoJitsu]

Yes! Turn your head!

[@GadiKatz]

I am a veteran rider (40 years) and I still enjoyed watching your advices and agree with them. One little comment, just after 16 minutes you say there is no point checking if there is a car to your right when you know there can't be one. In my country, I am more worried of fast motorbike, going way faster than me, trying to lane share with. That is why I always turn my head to double check

[@gc9178]

What a great way to prepare myself to go back on the road after a much too long winter, we are not allowed to split lanes in my part of Canada but everything you said helped me a great deal ! Thanks a whole lot and hope you will do other commented rides in different traffic conditions.

[@MotoJitsu]

Thanks!

[@joshdeb]

I don't often comment ,but this video I believe will actually save lives , its been 18 years since I had my last bike I'm working on a new one soon . I will defo watch this a few times to refresh my brain .......

[@g.b.gareful5569]

You are teaching us the right way. Thank you. Learning where to be and how to ride so the traffic can see you, that is important. Knowing that it doesn't always work is also important, not every driver is paying attention. Learning how to read traffic is the key. Look for the driver who is distracted or drunk, don't put yourself in a situation where they can hit you. You need to be aware of what is going on all around you, in front and behind but also both sides. If you are just learning to ride and still learning to use the brakes and shift, don't be out in heavy traffic. Stick to the streets where there is little to no traffic.

[@MotoJitsu]

Thanks!

[@jeremymorgan5009]

I love your videos I just got my first bike at the age of 45 a have learned a lot watching your videos from shifting at the beginning to just riding around town thank you so much for your time

[@carlosaircraftmechxnic2819]

Love how your so straight forward man. People need that at times. Nobody cares about your opinion, just get what you like about what your hearing and like the dang video. It’s free education! I’m glad I started watching your videos, you can always learn a thing or two from someone, in this case a video.

[@MotoJitsu]

Thanks!

[@BlackishBear]

New rider here, I spent a few months on a triumph tiger sport 660, got used to how to operate it here in Phoenix, but honestly I don't miss it, switched to Honda 1100 DCT and I just don't miss feathering the clutch giving it just the right about of throttle so I can start on an uphill, or any of the other challenges of a manual transmission. Automatic let's me focus on the road not the bike

[@DalaiLlama666]

Recently got my licence and have been watching a lot of your vids. This one is the most useful yet by far. The instructors here in Melbourne Australia should make this one mandatory viewing. Thanks Fast Eddie.

[@MotoJitsu]

Thanks!

[@rvk2136]

i want to tell one thing which maybe unnecessary but will say Your voice gives me a positive vibration

[@MotoJitsu]

Ok

[@dereksteyn6457]

Great guidance. I have personally had great assistance in having full view around my GS by fitting small blind spot mirrors to my bike mirrors. Now I see cars approaching on my sides in my blind spots whilst maintaining focus on the rad ahead.

[@nja3224]

New to riding, very little experience but found this to be excellent guidance. Thank you for taking the time to put this out there for new riders.

[@garymaclean6903]

Here's an alternate approach. I check the left LAST before I move forward, because that's the closest lane where someone is able to cross in front of you, and where you're more likely to get hit first. Then I check traffic from the right (again) after I start accelerating to make sure that lane's traffic isn't going to cut across... Merging onto highways: - Yes, you should accelerate to highway speed in the merging lane. However, you're often stuck behind a vehicle that hasn't got that message. When a group of vehicles are trying to merge, the traffic on the highway is supposed to move into a left lane to yield. Many don't, which is a problem for safe merging. Re - blind spots: Yes, avoid riding in blind spots, but so many drivers don't know how to position their mirrors. They're called 'Side View Mirrors' for a specific reason. They're not supposed to duplicate what you see in your rear view mirror, and show you half your door and its handle, instead of other vehicles!! Correct positioning is to have it cover as much of the view to the side beyond what your rear view mirror cannot see. This reduces the size of your blind spot significantly. This applies more to a car, but on a bike it's also important to know what's beside you, and to reduce the size of the blind spot. Yes, you need to also visually check by looking in that direction before changing lanes too. Also, I set my side mirrors so they're slightly down. You do NOT need to be watching above the horizon for something to hit you from the sky! The Advantage is you have more of your mirror showing what's beside you. When you have to make an emergency move, a quick glance in the mirror may reveal a fender or wheel that's down at your side that a mirror pointed up and more to the rear could miss. Try it...!

[@renehenriksen1735]

So smooth and effortless he goes through traffic and even while talking. What an abundance of overview. Wonder how much effort he put into it.

[@MotoJitsu]

Almost 0 been riding like this for years

[@commonsurvivor]

I live in Schyti heights. One thing I do when I lanesplit to a stop light is I pull in front of either car so they can't pull forward. They always want to race if you're side by side. I choose the most potentially docile vehicle, no thugs or youngsters or ratchet baby mamas/g'mas. They'll take it personal when you pull in front of them at the light & could run you down and bone out. 😳 San Diego drivers HATE motorcycles. Like no where else in the state I've seen. You can be cruising at 110mph heading west on the 8 thru mission valley on a Sunday morning and a mustang will be breaking his neck trying to pass you up 3 inches from your handles. Great content bro, thank you👍

[@xdraztiikx]

Fellow San Diegan here :). Been riding for only a week now and this video was great! Thank you for the content and know that you possibly are saving bikers lives with this information.

[@MotoJitsu]

Thanks!

[@calebcohen1355]

Learned more from this video than I have from yours in a long time! Thanks so much, great practical real-world instruction.

[@MotoJitsu]

Thanks! I'll be making a whole series of these...all of April!

[@douglasbaker5949]

I would still stay back from the cars at stop lights. Looked like you were pretty close. Everything else you’re stating is spot on.

[@mrpdc86]

I'm happy to see that I'm actually doing quite well. Great explanation.

[@MotoJitsu]

thanks

[@randalljwarren151]

Good video! Here in Canada accessing your cell phone while in your car while driving is illegal. Not to mention lane splitting (unfortunately) You wouldn’t believe the number of people especially at intersections that still look at them. There are so many distracted driving accidents, it’s crazy. One thing that I do when behind vehicles, especially trucks, stationary or moving, is I never drive, stop, directly behind them. I always try to be in their mirrors to avoid a blind spot. Being a motorcyclist has definitely made me a better car driver.

[@kramnam4716]

Yes! Make it plain you are looking. Make eye contact with drivers as much as poss. You’ll help educate them too 🙏🏼💚and distance and space is your airbag

[@davidmoore6456]

So good!! Yes! This is what we do before a big ride !! We open our minds to what is around us!

[@peterfabricius662]

Right on, Eddie! After I come to a complete stop and there is no longer a danger of being rear ended I will actually go to Neutral and just hold the bike with the front brake. I can rest my left hand and stretch both my legs on the ground. But, always be sure there is no danger of being hit from behind. I like your definite answer!

[@MotoJitsu]

Thanks

[@katharris3807]

This is great - so good to see what you are doing and I know these roads, so it is even more interesting to see local strategies. Thanks FE!

[@MotoJitsu]

You're very welcome!

[@ProWhitaker]

Thanks for this, 13:35 i remember one time i thought i was not in there blind spot but in there wing mirror i could only see there arms so it helped me understand that blind sport are bigger than you think.

[@thomassmith9346]

This is the most practical riding video I have seen in a long time! Everything you did here helps me prep for riding to Atlanta tomorrow - and I hate riding in Atlanta. Again - very good!

[@MotoJitsu]

Thanks Thomas!

[@wff58]

Video was awesome! No problem hearing you at cruise speeds. Lane position is one of the crucial things that most riders just don't get. Your explanations of why you choose your lane position in this video is spot on. Hopefully, the light will come on for all who view this. Blind Spots, Blind Spots, Blind Spots....can't be emphasized enough. Thank you for your hard work and efforts in educating us to become better riders, and more on top of our game. God Bless!

[@MotoJitsu]

Thanks

[@osbertotoledo1590]

You are helping me thank you for the street knowledge...

[@kabish0603]

Great video. So many riders won't hold the "aggressive" lane position because they feel like cars are more likely to hit them there. However just like you explained, when you are on the far side it lessens the chance of people seeing you. Not only that, but some cars (cough Prius and BMW) :D will just come over into your lane cause they have the room to do it. I think for new riders this strategy is pretty scary as it goes against our nature, but its so critical to practice and make it second nature.

[@MotoJitsu]

Thanks! True that.

[@benth162]

About five years ago I went to that very BMW dealership and almost bought an Adventure bike, but after sitting on one I realized it was way too tall for my 5'7" frame, so decided to not to purchase it and also because they weigh between 500 and 550 lbs, which meant that I would have to lean the bike over just to put my left foot on the ground at a stop and hope I could hold that weight up if it went past the center balance point very far. I do enjoy seeing all the scenery though. Thanks

[@FierySpitDragon]

Bro you're a star. I wouldn't dare troll you. You know your stuff. I am learning from you and your channel. It all makes sense all the time. Keep it up bro! From Montreal Quebec!!

[@MotoJitsu]

thanks

[@dredeth]

Riding while commenting on what you're doing is the best way to do theory of how to ride. Although I think I know something there is always good to check myself through watching something like this. Very helpful! You confirmed some my doubts and theories and of course pointed out something I didn't think of before. Cheers

[@MotoJitsu]

you're going to LOVE tomorrow's video...6am Pacific!

[@dredeth]

@@MotoJitsu ohboyohboyohboy...! :)

[@tomjones407]

Should I tailgate like you do? Or, is your following distance always les than 1 second?

[@cx9drvr]

Thanks for the on-road video. I learned about lane position and staying out of the driver's blind spot(s). Helpful. Your mic sounds great!

[@MotoJitsu]

Thanks!

[@onden]

What a great channel this is, I learn so much from watching your videos, I'm a beginner rider with a fresh license and I focus on safety a lot. These insights into your thinking as a way more experienced rider helps me realize so many things I could be doing better. Keep up the good work, I think you are making a huge impact even though you should be getting more views :)

[@MotoJitsu]

Thanks!

[@gregpauloutdoors]

What head set/ mic are you using? Great channel!

[@MotoJitsu]

GoPro Hero 5, Sony Mic

[@Jazbusiness]

13:00 - Sure makes total sense. However, one time a car OVERTOOK me up the inside in the fastest lane when I did this @ 110mph+. Chased him at stupid speeds for a bit then figured it wasn't worth it. Happened 2x actually, was a motorcycle courier, London. So now I ride in the middle and don't allow that space to be occupied by people who at best, should be disqualified from driving.

[@RabiesTheBeagle]

Anyone not being able to state the difference between lane "splitting" and lane "filtering" should attempt neither and review the operators handbook provided by DMV instead. Nice video and I hope you know the difference now as its 2 years later. Note to self about coming to a stop with straight handlebar.

[@bmartin7961]

I really like your drawings having seen this I prefer seeing you ride and talk. Sure there will always be a place for diagrams, but practical examples here are great. Head Checks, in the UK where I learned to ride, are called Safety Checks and we fail our practical exam if we fail to safety check before turning or switching lane. It's saved my life and almost took it when I failed to safety check, fortunately the car driver I was almost drifting into saw me, alerted me and took evasive action. We're not taught it, but I also use it when switching lane position, you never know when another rider that you did not see in your mirrors is up along side you. Keep doing the good stuff bro :)

[@MotoJitsu]

Will do! Thank you :)

[@komentattor]

Thanks for great sharing, even if I'm from Europe I can use your tips! If I were to point out something you could do better: at 14:35 you could look at the left mirror to check if some guy didn't want to suddenly go right from far left lane

[@JBVTV1212]

I like this guy. 100% makes a ton of sense. I'm a truck driver getting into riding. And it's all just common sense. But I did learn something. Thanks gor that. 😎

[@humblebeginnings8328]

Never be surprised on a bike. Great statement. Your the man Eddie. Your tip about looking way ahead prob saved me from bad accident. I was consciously doing that and spotted a cow in the road over a hill from a bigger hill. Look way ahead. May save your life.

[@MotoJitsu]

:) thanks

[@AutumnHighway]

This mic seems to be a little more muffled than in some of your other videos that I've watched. But that's a welcomed trade for the whipping noise of the wind blowing past the mic. This newer mic is definitely a keeper.

[@GhostRider-dh7qv]

Went riding with my friend and riding mentor for 6 hours in city traffic yesterday as a birthday present to myself (with a dinner thrown in). Freeway, rush hour, very challenging conditions. I live in Vancouver which is not known for great drivers. I had at least 5 close calls. The usual circumstances: quick lane changes by other cars, car stops to turn with no signal, guy runs a light. A woman cut me off on the freeway as I was going 70mph but she did wave to say sorry (Canadians are crappy drivers but at least they're polite). For most riders all those situations would be terrifying but for me I saw everything happen, and I did the appropriate actions: slow down, honk the horn, change lanes etc. I have zero fear of traffic. I have been a professional driving instructor for 15 years so I've been teaching defensive driving so I'm just practicing what I've been preaching to students but obviously tailored towards motorcycle needs (i.e. getting into space, lane positioning). I'm new to riding, acquiring my full license in October (passed with a perfect test) and have not taken any courses, no track dates but planning to do some this summer. My confidence comes from my awareness and defensive skills but also my practice in the parking lot. I can do pretty much all the black belt exercises but still want to get better. Last Sunday I spent an hour just doing emergency braking. I rode all winter (when the weather allowed me) and froze my ass off but I just wanted to get better. I would ride never seeing another motorcycle. Thanks to Fast Eddie to show us it is all about the rider not the bike. I have a little 250 Ninja but I zip around other riders. I could easily upgrade but I don't want too until it makes sense and what I want to continue doing with biking. I wear full gear, stop with my left foot down, I'm never in neutral, I shoulder check, and use my indicators. I've only ridden for 8 months but I know I'm set up better than most riders out there. But as a noob I've left the keys in the ignition and drained the battery, run out of gas twice etc. so I'm still learning. But the problem does arise with an increased skill. My confidence on the bike gets me into trouble quicker. Yes, I can react and avoid any problems until the one time I can't and then I could get really messed up. Last night I came up quickly behind a driver who didn't like it and he did a heavy brake check to fuck with me. My fault or is he a jerk? I was watching a Ken Condon youtube clip and he says there should be no close calls. If there is, it is the fault of the rider. He says you practice your skill so you don't have to use it, just keep it sharp. I get his point but as a new rider I want to push my skill. At Christmas I went into busy parking lots for fun to see who'd try to back into me. I go into difficult intersections on purpose to challenge my skill. I know I'm invisible and ride that way but it works the other way, I can disappear from people if I need to so that's fun too. I'm glad so many people watch this stuff and follow Greg and his goal to educate and inspire new riders. Ride safe amigos!

[@MotoJitsu]

Thanks...and yes, use your brain before skill.

[@leventertekin8398]

Hi Eddie, I'm on the other side of the planet yet I learn a lot from you. Your advices mostly apply worldwide. Thanks a lot!

[@MotoJitsu]

You're welcome!

[@FinancialFreebo]

I used to be in sales at an Audi dealership here in Houston. As an experiment one day, I counted the # of drivers on their cll phones as they passed by our dealership. Consistently, it was 50%. Its crazy nowdays...

[@stilldajoker]

Hey, nice video and good stuff. I have been on the street since 1972 and have 2 hospital stays thanks to dumbasses in cars. I still ride. Would like to offer a couple of things. Having your bright light on during the day is valuable in sunny conditions. I like to track my bike's tires where car tires ride. However at an intersection, where cars and trucks sit for time, the grease is in the middle of the lane. I place my bike in the middle so I don't put the foot down in the grease patch. If the pavement is hot, you might be picking your bike up. Sure you tires are in it but it will self clean in a few hundred meters. Good Luck to us all!

[@stevewaclo167]

Great video! Want to mention however, in Nevada you may get a ticket if you move before pedestrians have completely cleared the crosswalk. Also, you went by that white delivery van, the one in the middle lane with 4 ways flashing, rather briskly. While folks operating those vehicles are generally super cautious, I would have slowed and made some distance in case someone carrying a box suddenly appeared. Also, I always do a head check before lane changes, vs making a real time decision. It just becomes a good habit.

[@MotoJitsu]

Ok.

[@MotoJitsu]

This is what I did, not what you should do. The GoPro really limits your sight as well so it's easy to say what you would do different...everyone would make different choices.

[@chrisb8288]

Thanks Fast Eddie, nice video and great perspective for riders of all experience levels. Your mic was really clear even at higher speeds although there was some crackling when you were on the hiway, probably electronic static from the noise cancelling tech. One thing I wanted to ask you. I live in the Toronto Canada area and lane splitting is illegal in my province, probably in all Canadian provinces although I'm not 100% sure. Personally I would never want to do it, whether legal or not. I've seen too many cases where cars drift over or change lanes without looking properly and I wouldn't want to become a motorcycle sandwich. Especially with the number of drivers who are texting or talking on their mobile devices. Even though distracted driving is illegal here and carries with it a heavy fine if you're caught, people still do it - just like the woman behind you in this video! Your videos are generally all about two-wheel safety so I'm curious to know why you feel that lane splitting is a safe way of riding. Thanks and keep the great videos coming, really appreciate your work and the way you explain things in an easy to understand way.

[@MotoJitsu]

Thanks! It's safer to lane split if the rider knows what they're doing vs being a sitting duck waiting to get rear ended. Look up Berkley study on lane splitting. The only way a car can drift is if there is an opening...so if there is, you should be thinking what if they change lanes right now and have a plan for that. Sometimes I split..sometimes I don't...lots of variables go into the decision to do it and when and where to do it.

[@royalenfieldhimalayanadven5608]

Where is this? I'm probably a little crazy, but I purchased my first motorcycle in Medellin, Colombia. It is much, much more chaotic than this. Thankfully I've had thousands of kms riding bicycles, and many in large chaotic cities, so this has helped my city riding management.

[@commoncents5191]

Love how smooth your bike is, like butter.

[@flyinlow6692]

Great vid Eddie, so many riders I see just ride oblivious no on road strategy. Thanks

[@MotoJitsu]

Thanks!

[@paulcadby6925]

Always a joy watching you work Eddie, or is it play 😀. Your knowledge is exceptionally appreciated

[@MotoJitsu]

Play :)

[@Goalier95]

Thank you Fast Eddie! This is perfect for riders coming back from the winter break, perfect video and info!

[@MotoJitsu]

Thanks!

[@Forexmospherians]

Another high quality motorcycle video, covering every aspect, cheers Fast Eddie. Those shoulder checks you do after using your mirrors are an absolute necessity, ensuring no one is the riders blind spot, thus avoiding the stupid and/or the unexpected. We call these "life savers" in the UK. Best Regards, Sir Gissa

[@MotoJitsu]

Thanks!

[@cedricksamaniego9146]

Many lights have pedestrian crosswalks with timer indicators. If your vision is really good, timer count downs are great to know how long the green light will stay but if you're flying down it's will be harder

[@DwayneLoudon]

Yes! More of this, please! I have a problem with cars passing me on the right when I'm in dominant lane position near the line. What do you do about that? Tailgaters real bad around here too!

[@MotoJitsu]

Then you’re in the wrong lane, move over if you’re going slower.

[@DwayneLoudon]

@@MotoJitsu I'm talking 2 lane roads and when I am in the far right lane, going the speed limit! People crazy around here! I think it's because they drive with their heads looking into their laps! Thanks for the response, tho. Take care.

[@MotoJitsu]

Beardedlovebug 2 lane as in one lane going each direction? If that’s the case and people are passing you, ride in the middle of the lane or pull over into a gas station and let those crazy people go past you.

[@DwayneLoudon]

@@MotoJitsu ya, that's happened twice this season already! I try to keep moving my lane position, but I like being close to the yellow line for all the reasons you mentioned. People just suck. At least I see them coming and know they are gonna try it. That, good sir, is your influence! Great content!

[@MotoJitsu]

That's insane if someone would pass you on a 1 lane road, this can't be in the US.

[@ZeeShaanJamal]

This is simply amazing & I’m also secretly super proud of myself for doing pretty much EVERYTHING you go through in this video, in terms of my road strategy & I learned it all piecing together your advice in all your videos to come up with a strategy that stays true to my learning (via your videos) Thank you for all that you do, you’re a star - thank you all the way from Dubai, UAE 😊

[@MotoJitsu]

You're welcome!

[@semitrous9613]

I just keep coming back to your vids, even tho I'm still not riding myself. But because of your videos I can't wait to begin! I love to be well informed before starting such a cool hobby! lot's of love from the Netherlands!!!

[@MotoJitsu]

Thank you!

[@xFlow777]

i do what you do mostly but as far as staying in the cars mirrors rather than be in the blind spot, i do that until i get really close to where im about to be level with them then i go to the farther side of the lane, in case they do merge into me i have time to react to it and accelerate out of the way or brake. I feel like you wont have any time to react if you're passing a car right next to them, some ppl are pretty dumb and change lanes really fast.

[@rslane32]

this is excellent. i spend a lot of time on the 52 and its great to get instruction on the actual streets i ride on. like the tour through PB. that was great

[@MotoJitsu]

Thank you! :) Share with others!! Almost 100,000 Subscribers!

[@amirnovini8386]

Another great video! I like your teaching style and super calm demeanor! I fly like that but new to motorcycles but I am learning....Thank you!

[@MotoJitsu]

Thanks! Share with others!! MotoJitsu.com

[@Andrei-ik2jz]

I'd love to see more content like this ! Keep it up

[@MotoJitsu]

:) thanks

[@David7pm]

All your videos are so informative! But I really enjoyed this with the commentary as you are moving along. You sure make it look easy! Thank you and take care. Edit - sound was great too!

[@tracydonato9223]

Thank you so much for your helpfulness, examples and as to why you are doing what you show us. I can't thank you enough. Keep up the great work. Have a great ride and a safe ride

[@MotoJitsu]

you're welcome!

[@nickprimucci8946]

Thanks for your tips!, As a New rider, I feel these are essential to watch over and over while practising on the road. Developing proper habits at the start , is crucial..

[@michaelshearer3559]

My biggest takeaway from this was being in gear at a light. I tend to relax in neutral, but that it essentially like carrying a gun without a round in the chamber. If something happens you only have a split second to move that bike. Thank you!

[@dsiz9421]

For real. I had a close call once. Good thing I was in first and watched my six!

[@amotorcyclerider3230]

Firstly, I have to say your bike is amazing. I am now watching this video for the 2nd time. In a few weeks, June, I will be making my first (total round-trip 500 mile) interstate ride from Atlanta to Tennessee and few cities there and back home. I just ordered the Dainese D-Dry gear (jacket, pants, boots) hoping to have a gear that can take some unexpected showers.

[@MotoJitsu]

Thanks! You can go buy it at San Diego BMW since I sold it May 1st lol I just got some Klim Carlsbad jacket & pants...fully waterproof :) was teaching all day yesterday in the rain, was awesome.

[@amotorcyclerider3230]

@@MotoJitsu Great! Klim gear are top notch. I already ordered the DAINESE Hydra Flux D-Dry Black / White, DAINESE Drake Air D-Dry Black / White, Dainese R TRQ-TOUR GORE-TEX BLACK BOOTS. (I already have Dainese leather gear but getting this additional d-dry ones).

[@MotoJitsu]

Yes good stuff! :)

[@anyonesmirked8469]

Here in the UK some people like to undertake on the 2 Lane roundabout. Thank god I always do a life saver over the shoulder check before I change lane or direction, or I would have been flatten on many occasions.

[@MotoJitsu]

Great example of what not to do it seems.

[@trask30]

Hi MotoJitsu, Just letting you know we are watching you in Australia and practice ALL the time from your videos. I will literally watch the same a hundred times to make sure I get what you are doing and talking about. Practice makes permanent, Perfect practice makes perfect. Kind Regards

[@MotoJitsu]

Thank you!!

[@GearShifter925]

hi fast Eddie thanks for this great video. it is very useful for safety of rider and other fellows road user eg. riders, driver and pedestrians. Please, please, please, please i highly request you to make more videos of Road strategy. again, because every ride is very adventurous and who knows what surprises it brings and in that way you can show us PRACTICALLY... and i love your theoretical explaination too.. your no.1 fan with lots of love from INDIA.

[@MotoJitsu]

You're welcome!

[@Ken-yp1dg]

Better to signal prior to turn rather than in it. When you move over to turn and then signal, it defeats the use of the turn signal...people can already see your turning. Ive never watched you ride but thought it would be interesting to critique a trainer...be safe and thanks for the videos

[@abeiam1357]

As a new rider I want to thank you for your content. I really appreciate it brother.

[@Richard-dh8ny]

Excellent commentary! This may be a little of topic but I'm amazed how little wind noise you seem to have during this 70+ MPH video! Is that mainly an aspect of your windscreen (positioned very low from the camera angle ), your helmet or is it mostly due to the noise canceling mic? I hate wearing ear plugs but so far I've only found that a very large windscreen makes a difference, which has its own set of issues. There's so many variables it's hard to know where to invest $$$ without changing bikes. Love to know what you've figured out. Thanks!

[@MotoJitsu]

Just a mic in the helmet...nothing fancy.

[@raidkoast]

Really good riding. I learned something from this in regard to escape routes and awareness. Or I was reminded of it. See, I use it all the time at work because in a factory stuff can and will kill you if you don't pay attention. But something that horrifies me about America is how people use lanes... I'd be stressed to heck on an American highway, a hundred lanes and people seemingly going to whatever lane reminds them of good coffee that day. Right lane is main lane. Left is over take/fast lane. So when there's more than 2 lanes, each lane is a seperate flow of traffic, progressivly faster the further left you are. One does not stick around in fast lane unless there's a left turn coming up. If there is and you're gonna take it, you switch when the sign show there is a left lane coming up.

11:35 Also, road debris and dirt usually gathers near the shoulder or the furthest lane.

[@slawomirb1984]

Using same road strategy here :-) Always staying visible to other drivers and keeping good road awareness. It helped when typical white SUV driver tried to change lane on highway turning his blinker after starting manouver. One more thing to everyone, try to practice slow manouvers when you are tired after work, even when sleepy. Check your reaction times and your body limits when U turning, swerving etc. You will know better when and how much you should ease off on the road. Practice fresh, practice tired, know yourself better.

[@MotoJitsu]

I only ride when I'm 100% able to concentrate and/or take enough breaks to stay focused...too risky for me to do anything otherwise, but if it works for you, great.

[@slawomirb1984]

@@MotoJitsu thats the perfect situation but if someone is using bike to go to work and on his way home overestimate his capabilities thats a problem. Better to know limits in different situations :-)

[@MotoJitsu]

Sławomir B I did that for years, ride 60 mins to work, 90 mins home 5 days a week...nothing stopping you from taking frequent breaks.

[@andrewconlow5627]

Handle bars straight, Eyes straight, stop, then look. I haven't droped the bike yet, but now I know what i've been doing incorrect. Thank you!

[@MotoJitsu]

YES!!!!!

[@h.a.n.d.l.e]

I appreciate your video on road safety. Practice in motion. I am just learning and a lot of what you said not only made a lot of sense but came from practice and experience and I appreciate you sharing that with us. As a lot of what you said had not even enter my head due to lack of experience but now I know the why, I will apply it when the instructor takes me out on the road. I look forward to your next road safety. Don’t take this the wrong way. Dig your hair cut. ✌️

[@MotoJitsu]

You're welcome!