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Originally Posted by halfpint
so just look out for that bike comming up behind you and give them space
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Yes, watch out for them. But in the UK I think you'll find that if you hit someone from behind, you're to blame. Because you should have taken all of these issues into account and distanced yourself accordingly. If you're driving or riding too close, you'lll smash into someone if they brake and you don't manage to stop... wet roads, slippery leaves, or whatever. You should have been paying attention.
I hit someone from behind in my car a couple of years ago ... my brakes weren't up to the task. I was prosecuted and given a massive fine and points on my licence, because they said I should have taken this into account. The woman ahead was driving a brand new 5 series BMW with perfect brakes. My old car wasn't up to that standard and I guess I didn't take this into account.
If a biker is riding up my ass on the road and they smash into me because I have to brake hard for any reason, they can fucking blame no one but themselves. Goes for car drivers too.