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What's
Your
Position
and
Can
You
S.E.E.? |
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To
help
you
prepare
for
riding
through
extreme
conditions
such
as
heat,
rain,
and
cold,
we
would
like
to
familiarize
you
with
some
things
to
keep
in
mind.
There
is
a
lot
more
to
riding
safely
than
you
might
think.
Even
riders
who
have
logged
thousands
of
miles
on
the
road
can
benefit
by
brushing
up
on
their
safety
skills.
The
conscientious
rider
will
have
visibility
(last
week's
topic),
positioning
and
S.E.E.
strategies
so
ingrained
in
his
or
her
mind
that
they
become
second
nature.
That's
when
the
riding
really
gets
good.
At
New
River
Gorge
Harley-Davidson,
we
take
your
safety
seriously. |
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This
week,
we'll
explore
Positioning
and
S.E.E. |
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Positioning
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Maintaining
the
proper
lane
position
is
a
crucial
part
of
an
effective
street
strategy.
Space
-
Maintaining
a
space
cushion
on
all
sides
of
your
motorcycle.
This
helps
provide
adequate
reaction
time
if
evasive
maneuvers
are
necessary.
It
also
helps
create
an
"escape
route." |
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Lane
Placement
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In
general,
when
riding
alone
on
a
straight
road
most
people
prefer
to
ride
in
the
left
third
of
the
lane.
It
provides
you
the
best
line
of
sight
for
the
road
ahead,
and
makes
you
the
most
visible
to
oncoming
traffic.
However,
always
be
prepared
to
make
adjustments
based
on
road
conditions
and
traffic
patterns.
Following
Distance
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Always
leave
a
minimum
of
two
seconds
between
you
and
the
vehicle
in
front
of
you.
The
ideal
following
distance
will
vary
depending
on
road
conditions
and
other
factors. |
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S.E.E.
(Search,
Evaluate,
Execute)
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Recently,
the
MSF
introduced
a
simplified
version
of
the
mental
process
for
making
judgments
and
taking
action
in
traffic:
S.E.E.,
for
Search,
Evaluate,
and
Execute,
which
is
used
in
the
Rider's
Edge®
New
Rider
Course
and
the
MSF
Basic
Rider
Course. |
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Search
-
As
you
ride,
scan
the
area
agressively,
including
the
areas
along
the
road
and
behind
you.
Check
your
mirrors
frequently
to
maintain
a
constant
awareness
of
your
surroundings.
Evaluate
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Use
that
information
to
evaluate
the
situation,
predict
what
unexpected
hazards
and
challenges
may
arise,
and
actively
formulate
strategies
to
deal
with
them. |
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Execute
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Adjust
your
speed
and
positioning
accordingly,
while
communicating
your
intentions
to
others. |
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Stay
tuned
for
upcoming
Hico
Harley
Happenings
editions
on
more
GET
SMART
Riding
Tips.
Visit
www.harley-davidson.com/extremeriding
for
more
information. |
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River
Gorge
Harley-Davidson
25385
Midland
Trail
Hico,
WV
25854
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