What do you think about going by motorcycle?

Vietnam
September 21, 2010 12:13pm CST
It's about 9 km from my house to my university. I go to school by motorcycle. Because it's very convenient. Motorcycles are vehicles mainly in my country. Price of a motorcycle is not too high, consistent with the general income of the people in my country. Almost every family has at least one motor. My family has three ones. Traffic accident is very serious. Accidents cause mostly by motorcycle. The roads are crowded, the number of vehicles increases dramatically. Going by motorcycle is really dangerous. I feel I can have a accident at any time.
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16 responses
@bagputza (504)
• Belgium
21 Sep 10
Good evening dear BichDiep7191 , ohh what cann i say , seven years ago , i had lived in france , more exactly southern France , in a town with sea coast , called Marseille , the first two years i had used to go at work with the car , but i cann say that it was kind of stupid from me to do soo , since i've lived at 15 minutes from my house to the working place on a bike trip. Aniway the half of the second year , i've bought myself a motocycle , a 150 mcb horse power , and i used only three times to go to work in Marseille , and the rest of the time i've tooked tooked the bike , since with the car because of the traffic in the morning , i've made fortyfive minutes on a 15 minutes regular trip. Now in belgium , i am still using the motocycle , but only on sunny days , not when it rains. I wish you a great evening dear friend. Florin
• Vietnam
21 Sep 10
Hi bagputza. I wish traffic situation was good so. If so, maybe it takes me 15 minutes to go to school instead of 30 minutes today. Now it is morning. I have to go to bed. Have a good evening!
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@RamRes (1723)
• Argentina
23 Sep 10
Personally, I don't like them for myself, I feel more comfortable on car or even in bus if I can get a seat. I go to work everyday, and travel around 20km from home by buses, and while a motorcycle would be great I'm somewhat afraid of it because of possible accidents and even from thieves. Nothing bad of them of course, they are much less afected by traffic, much cheaper than cars and safer as you can get them inside your home. Just need a place to station it on school or work.
• Vietnam
23 Sep 10
i also like go by bus if i have a seat. But bus is always crowed. With traffic situation in my country travel by motorcycle is the most convenient. If I get a traffic jam, I wish i go on foot.
@anurag3786 (6267)
• India
21 Sep 10
I think it is right to go your school by motor cycle. Because it is 9 km far from your home. And now in present time bikes are passions of every student. So they like bike and if have then like to go their college on bike. I think it is not so bad.
• Vietnam
21 Sep 10
I feel tired when cycling. Maybe I used to sit on motorcycle. The weather is hot. I also want to save time. Going by bike will save money to buy gasoline. That is a good idea.
• United States
21 Sep 10
Motorcylcing - The thrill of being on the road.
I can see how they are highly popular as the thrill of riding through the fast moving pace. I have know several people in Illinois injured and or lost their lives while on a motorcycle. Still does not prevent people from riding. See safe and watch out for the other crazy drivers.
• Vietnam
21 Sep 10
The traffic situation in Vietnam is much more serious. in 2009 12500 accidents killed 11500 people injured ~ 8000 people
• Philippines
22 Sep 10
Riding in a motorcycle is an advantage to you especially that you have 9km to travel from home to the university. However, you have to be careful riding your motor bike to prevent from an accident.. We all know that nowadays, accidents are mostly caused by motor bike.. We have our neighbor in here, he suffered a motorcycle accident twice... The first was just a slight one but the second made him half body paralyzed.. Just take care riding your motor bike and always wear your helmet.
• Vietnam
22 Sep 10
It's very kind of you when reminding me. We have to be careful to stay away cars or motorcycle. Life is precious.
@formidexo (1351)
• Canada
21 Sep 10
They are dangerous as you say. Is there not another easier way to get to university? I personally don't like them. I have seen a few accidents and they were not pretty. A couple of weeks one of my friends got injured in an accident and he is now in a wheel chair recovering.
@jeb083079 (839)
• Philippines
22 Sep 10
Having a motorcycle is now a necessity especially when you are always on the go. It is very practical now because you can go through a traffic. You would not mind the traffic at all and regarding parking spaces, as long, a small area is only needed compared to a car. Plus, it's really cool to see someone riding a motorcycle. The only thing that should riders be aware of is to always be alert and be careful.
@indahfth (11161)
• Indonesia
24 Sep 10
I have no other choice, for my travels on a motorbike, because I do not have another vehicle. To ride public transportation, which cost a lot. Accidents can indeed threaten, any person may be experiencing. I always try to be careful and obey traffic regulations, so I can avoid the accident.
• India
22 Sep 10
its about 10km from my house to my sister house, iam going to my sister house weekly one time, because its very convenient. motorcycle and vehicle main in my life.. its useful items its... thanks
• Philippines
22 Sep 10
Whew!my house is 8 kilometers from town.and almost 10 kilometers from the city.maybe going to the city using a local transport will be preferred but from my home to town i will never trade motorcycle from any other means of transportation.never!!!if others think it is too risky to drive a motorcycle, for us, it is a necessity.it's the most accessible way to travel under the sun or even on rainy days.if only there would be other cheaper and faster way to transport i will but for now its motorcycle on the go....
@rijovjohn (429)
• India
22 Sep 10
I also like to use motorcycle. The thing is they are more convenient. You can reach your destination without waiting for any thing. Also the fuel consumption of motorcycle is lower compared to other vehicles like car. Many people use car to go even if there is only one person. This is a waste of fuel. After all fuel is non renewable. I use to go to nearby places in cycle too.
• United States
21 Sep 10
In Vietnam, I understand motorcycle is the most convenient way to travel but here in America, cars is the most convenient and more safe then motorcycles. I think motorcycles are not safe if you are the only one but if you are apart of many others then it is more safe though many accidents do occur.
• United States
22 Sep 10
I do not think that you should do it, especially if you feel nervous about it. Could you take a bus? Even though motorcycles are cheap, you shouldn't go cheap when it comes to your wellbeing. Plus, what if someone stopped you while you were riding on a path alone, and tried to fight you? For me I would be really uneasy with it, so consider it and think about it alot.
4 Mar 11
Always use a helmet when riding a motorcycle. Be alert on some irresponsible motorist who doesn't think of his/her fellow motorist. I also own a motorcycle been is some accidents none serious just hit a stray dog who just ran onto the road.
@sender621 (14894)
• United States
21 Sep 10
I see nothing wrong with trsveling by motorcycle to any destination. It can be exhilarating as well as convenient and fun. Motorcyclists need to practice more severe safety practices than someone in an autombile though. As long as the proper safety rules are followed such as the use of a helmet, it can be a good form of transportation to use.
• United Arab Emirates
21 Sep 10
I had motorcycle when i was in college. I also used to go to work on a motor cycle. I love to ride on a motorcycle. Currently i still do have a motor cycle.