Lead by example

[tett]

The Aussies pull no punches when it comes to safe driving.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z2mf8DtWWd8 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z2mf8DtWWd8)

No alcohol and no drugs when you ride.  Lead by example.

Ride safe.

tett

[Colonel Nikolai]

I have a policy of no drinking when riding. If I go out to meet friends at the bar on my bike, I drink mineral water and take the guff with a smile (I have a bike to ride home, I'm lucky. You don't, you have to drink!)

I have a friend who's a big game hunter. Hunts all over the world. If anyone is caught drinking in camp or out in the bush, he'll take their firearm send them away: No drinking mixed with firearms. It's kinda the same thing. He also talks about respect for guns: it's not what I thought. Respect is internalizing fear when considering consequences.

So if I'm not at least a tiny bit scared when I put my leg over the seat, I don't ride until I can get myself in that frame of mind. A little bit of fear stress sharpens the mind, makes one present in the moment and allows for a little more "light" and a little less "heat" when considering the road ahead.

[aeronca]

thanks for posting that. it's an excelent eye opener. i wish they would show it over here. some time's it takes graffic visuals to wake people up. i hope every one has a safe christmas, both at home and on the road.

[Colonel Nikolai]

aeronca: Agreed! I posted links to the video on my facebook and twitter accounts. Maybe if we get everyone to do this we could collectively save a few lives before January 1st? Who knows.

[Sin_Tiger]

Respect is internalizing fear when considering consequences.

wow, deep man  8)

But very sensible, I actually enjoy a drink more when I get home after a ride  :D

[redbirds]

Good advice. The best time for a drink is after the ride, after the drive, after the hunt.

[RT]

Wow, if that doesn't get your attention