So been riding my new bike for about two weeks now, and having a blast on it. Had the usual straying of people into my lane, pulling out in front of me, slamming on breaks etc etc. Had to do a couple full breaking tyre skids. But this morning on my way to work I had my first real scare.

I was filtering thro traffic, and someone decided to turn right in front of me from the oncomming traffic, cutting me off completely and blocking both lanes. I admit it was partially my fault for filtering thro traffic, but the guy was obviously not paying attention as i wasnt the only vehicle traveling, there were cars also, but the guy decided traffic was slow enough to cut everyone off. I on the other hand was doing about 45-50ks. So he cuts thro both lanes, and I dont see him till im about 5m away. I actually hear a voice in my head go "ohhhhh this is gonna suck". Lucky for me instincts kick in, my hand similtaneously hits teh break as my body swerves around the car. I was literally about half a foot away from him, i saw my front tyre pass within 3 inches of the fender of his car. I still cant believe i avoided the crash, but i realised as soon as my head registered the car, i was looking for the exit, staring thro the car, not at the passanger door. was a close call

wat close encounters have you guys had