Picture that you’re riding on an interstate highway. Ahead lies a merger between this interstate and another. As you come to the merger, a driver who doesn’t notice you is about to merge into your lane right on top of you! Thinking quickly, you check the lane to your right, noticing an open space in traffic and quickly get over. You thank the gods that you were able to avoid an incident and raise your middle finger to the idiot that chased you out of your lane.
Situations similar to this have happened to me more than once. This is why I (and most experienced riders) preach awareness of your surroundings while riding. What if your motorcycle was able to warn you that a car was too close? Better yet, what if the driver of the car was warned that they were about to merge on top of you? This article details the technology that’s in development that may make that a reality.
I actually read about this awhile back and have been wanting to blog about it for a while, but haven’t taken the time to do it. Basically, WiFi based systems allow vehicles to communicate to and alert the presence of each other. I’ve mentioned how autonomous vehicles would create a safer environment for motorcycles, but I think that this technology is coming sooner and will have just as drastic an impact on motorcycle safety. This is awesome news. Until then, stay safe and alert.
“The safety of the people shall be the highest law.” - Marcus Tullius Cicero
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