Blimey TJ!

Paul, looks like you're not the only one that's misjudged a situation and (nearly) caused grief to someone else... I can understand the effect of the guilty conscience factor but don't beat yourself up over it or sell up, because a) we're only human and b) it turned out ok in the end.

It is a sobering thought though, and it's stuff like that that you learn from best. In spite of the embarrassment factor I shall admit to the following (for the greater good):

1 - Don't overtake near a junction. I broke this rule and the guy turned right into me. He wasn't indicating and was doing about 20mph. Turned out he was looking for a parking space (hence the slow speed and lack of mirror use). This lesson cost me nearly 3k.

2 - Don't go really fast with a pillion. This is the embarrassing one. I'd taken my sis on the back and she totally trusts my riding. I am a careful and cautious rider who is generally smooth, safe and a bit slow. (Ask Norm!). My mates give me some stick for not being as quick as them but I'm the only one they trust to take their girlies on the back! Claire had actually fallen asleep during part of the journey, as we took in the flowing curves. On the way home I decided to give it a bit of stick down the bypass. All was well until a Mini Metro decided to pull out to overtake an even slower car. He was probably doing 70 tops. I was doing *ahem* an undisclosed three figure speed. No problem, because I saw and braked easily in time, but it reminded me of the extra responsibility we have to our pillions. I could have killed my little sis in a random out-of-character moment of getting carried away. Not proud of that one. Lesson learnt, fortunately without any repercussions. And I'm still the only one that my mates trust with their girlies...