Mirrors absent on motorbikes, is this a 'thing'?

[notrub]

The Dutch Reach is a safety technique for motorists that’s been in use in the Netherlands since at least the 1970s.  This is the method where the driver (when stopped) uses their nearside hand to reach over their body to open their door.  This twists the shoulders around and gives a clear(er) view of cyclists etc. approaching from behind to pass.  A bit off topic but, there you are.

[richard_smith237]

9 hours ago, notrub said:

The Dutch Reach is a safety technique for motorists that’s been in use in the Netherlands since at least the 1970s.  This is the method where the driver (when stopped) uses their nearside hand to reach over their body to open their door.  This twists the shoulders around and gives a clear(er) view of cyclists etc. approaching from behind to pass.  A bit off topic but, there you are.

Motorcyclists also have something commonly called a ‘Life saver’... which is the physical check over your shoulder to check the blind spot rather than relying solely on mirrors.... 

... I do wonder if those without mirrors bother with such shoulder checks anyway !!!....

 

 

In busy traffic, I nearly got caught out - approaching a car in my lane, I shoulder checked and was about to change lanes, a car was approaching at speed in the next lane. I turned turned back, the car in front had stopped for no apparent reason.....   a frightening moment.