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I'll try to keep this short. After completing the MSF BRC (basic rider course) and getting my M endorsement on my license, Saturday was my first time out completely legal. Between all the local construction and traffic congestion, getting out of town was a real Bi*#&. Finally out on the road had a Grand ride of about 200 miles. All the riding tricks I'd learned in the BRC worked fantastic. (keep it short) OK, I stopped at the Dairy, and headed to the store to get groceries for supper. At a main intersection, having gone east through the semi-fore I spotted a 1Ton Chev PU waiting to cross both of my lanes to turn westbound. (cell up to his left ear) I had accelerated to approximately 30mph and watched this fellow very closley. Sure enough, he pulled out into both lanes and was stopped by westbound traffic in front of him. (remember SEE) I had about 100ft to maneuver. Hit both binders. Not enough room to stop. (remember seperate braking and swerve) Released the binders, HARD "Push/Push". Cleared his rear bumper by inches!!! After dealing for a few monents with the "Pucker Factor" I realized that had I not taken the BRC, I likley would have continued attempting to brake, and would almost certainly have hit that "Knuckle Head". Think about it, especially new riders. I believe the BRC has already saved me alot of trouble. BTW, who did I pass southbound between Murcer and Sunshine on a Brown VR 2UP? Thanks for letting me rant. DJ
