UK laws are much stricter (particularly re overtaking) and the marking much clearer than here.
It is. Empty weight is 1,780 Kg. https://www.bmw.ch/de/bmw-neuwagen/m/bmw-2er-m-modelle/bmw-m2-coupe-technische-daten.html/bmw-m240i-xdrive-coupé.bmw
Sadly, the truck and the white tent in the middle of the street were foretelling the story this morning.
This is a 20 kmh zone. Allegedly, the trash collection truck was accelerating from zero.
I saw a man on an electric scooter riding down the Susten pass road yesterday. He was in the middle of his lane and very exposed to the risks of falling or being involved in an accident. Those things should be banned on the passes.
I‘ve seen that and I think I evennknow where it was filmed. As cool as it is, it is still very dangerous.
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Yes, i wouldn’t want to be on the same road as him.
American accents in the beginning. I bet he scared that driver out of a year’s growth.
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It was filmed at the end of Oberrickenbachstrasse, which begins right after Wolfenschiessen NW.
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I was a bit surprised when the car appeared on the road. I thought they’d at least clear the road before doing something like this!
Anyway, the guy was making videos since he was 12 and died a couple of years ago in a plane crash when he was 22. It just goes to show you should do what you want to do as you never know when your time comes.
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How? They have no authority, and the closing scene shows no barriers.
Instead they probably radio that there’s a car underway. The guy in black at the start might have the Redbull logo on the chest, that would provide plenty of cash for such gimmicks.
The red car at the end of the video was the lead car to warn of any hazards. It went down just before the skateboarder.
The skateboarder had a radio to listen into warnings.
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“In more than two thirds of accidents in which cyclists are seriously injured or killed, the cyclists are the main cause,” says Christoph Leibundgut, spokesman for the BFU.
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Is it ok to comment on this?
It’s badly worded. What he actually means is that no other vehicle was involved (which puts a slightly different emphasis on it).
Yes, cycling has its risks and all cyclists should minimise them by ensuring their bike/clothing has reflectors/reflective patches, they wear a helmet, the have lights and don’t cycle under the influence of drugs/alcohol.
You do realise that this statistic is slightly questionable in that an accident, where the cyclist comes off their bike because of a close pass by a motor vehicle, is normally classed as a cyclist self-inflicted accident?
In other countries, this would result in a prosecution of the driver.
Finally, you do realise that, especially this time of year, many, many car accidents are caused by the same scenarios which cause “self-inflicted” cycle accidents - namely skidding, driving under the influence, not paying attention whilst on the phone etc.
The reason why these are not single-vehicle accidents is that due to the higher speeds, and number of motor vehicles on the road, they are more likely to involve other vehicles as collateral damage?
Not at all, read the entire paragraph.
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18 to 44-year-olds: In this age group, alcohol is the most common cause of serious accidents. Many people underestimate how strongly alcohol affects their reactions, balance and behaviour in traffic.
Don’t know if it’s just because e-bikes are now so popular and/or the availability of app-based bike and scooter rental but I am hearing more and more, “I brought the bike and left the car at home because I’m going to a party after work / at the weekend”.
But hey, I guess they’re taking care to avoid a collision with a car after a skin-full because they can simply razz along the pavement instead.
Yes, sorry - misquoted. My point was related to some of those 54% of accidents which are “self -inflicted” (and in my view is incorrect - based on Police and media reporting here).
The two-thirds do involve other accidents - such as cycling into a car whilst drunk I presume.
Do we have a breakdown of these statistics?
This, from the article, made me smile:
“Anyone wearing bright or even garish colors and reflective elements can be seen from up to five times further away,” explains Leibundgut.
Were there fewer accidents in the 1980s?
Shouldn’t he be folded into a 205 GTi rather than on a bike?
A bike is the new GTi 
Following the rules and not riding like an entitled prick could probably help too 