I've had my licence for 48 years and as youngster I was a lunatic, lucky to survive actually, a couple of my mates didn't. In one incident I took the arse out of my pants when my butt slipped out of the door as I skidded to a halt after a sideways head on collision on the old highway at Prospect near the Prospect Reservoir gates, lucky to survive that one, I have also been upside down against the wall at Energol corner at Oran Park. Luckily my craziness didn't kill me.
What I quickly learned was that I wasn't infallable. I still hustle along pretty quickly and can get through traffic well. I keep within 15K of the limit at all times and keep aware of what is going on around me, that is the key, be prepared for the surprises.
I also hate it when guys insist on travelling beside you on dual lanes. I like to keep the lane next to me clear to give me more options on where to go if there is a drama.
Last edited: Aug 23, 2013