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I don't know if it is because I worked insurance claims for 30+ years or because I once (in the late 70s) pulled out in front of a car I knew wasn't there because I didn't see it but I stop, put my foot down and look both ways again before I pull out even if I am "sure" there is nothing coming. I worked so many claims where the driver or rider pulled out because they were sure nothing was coming. Anyway, does a second or two really matter? I remember years ago when people complained about the time it took to put on a seat belt.
Brings up another question if its multiple bikes riding do you all take your turn at the stop sign
Same goes for light signals on freeway on ramps!
To all who roll through stop signs(in/on anything with wheels!) may you have a bad hair day-or worse! Rant over...
"STOP" is a pretty unambiguous word. I might not need to put a foot down if sight lines are clear as I approach the sign, but the rotational speed of my wheels reaches zero before I proceed. Most of the time I can balance long enough to check traffic in both directions without touching down. I'm not aware of any laws requiring touchdown; that might be awkward for car drivers.
To all who roll through stop signs(in/on anything with wheels!) may you have a bad hair day-or worse! Rant over...
I agree, but... I also agree with what greenwald said: "While I can produce such a stop in perfect balance, too much attention is focused on that 'skill' and not on situational awareness."