Using Reference Points Running Too Close Blocks Field Awareness
Riding Skills Series: Using Reference Points When Riding
It's difficult to use reference points when you put yourself in a position where it's hard to see. For demonstration purposes, I show what not to do by running my GSX-R too close to Trevitt, thus blocking much of my field of awareness. I might argue that The Geek is so thin that he doesn't block much of the view, but you get the point.
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