As a motorcyclist by choice, and an industry professional, I have the say that the blame lies fairly and squarely with the biker. Too fast, too casual, and happens far too often. The people left behind are those who have to live with the consequences, his family and very importantly the driver. My sympathies lie with them.
On the other hand, there are people who seem to revel in being accusatory, holier than thou, and 'I am a considerably better rowd user than yow'.
You rightly point out that the biker was riding like an idiot, fair point, but carried on to repeat not once, twice but three times at least. You also state that the world is a better place without the biker _ Well done you, really, well done. I bet the parents really appreciate their efforts to enlighten road users and improve road safety have had such a positive effect.
Your dislike of bikers shines through, what, have they got bigger balls than you? They do reckless things while you push your hoe around your allotment in Cornwall? They actually get out and push themselves to AN edge, whilst you sit waiting for the phone to ring for a bit of work?
The biker paid the ultimate price, his parents try to help others to avoid a repeat, all you can do is mock. Shame
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Spot on really, people can debate the physics of motorbike stopping distances etc but the truth is that bikes are inherently dangerous vehicles and going that fast on one you're taking your life into your own hands. Equally, plenty of times car drivers will not give more than a brief glance when pulling out at a T junction and end up with a bike in the door.
I work in a major trauma centre and half the patient I see every day are motorcyclists. The state some of them come in is dreadful and even if they survive a lot of them will never get full function back. At that stage it doesn't matter who's to blame - it's just a tragedy
