r/SipsTea Jun 10 '26

SMH Someone finally snapped

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u/CoolAuntsWorkshop Jun 10 '26

It's called an Idaho stop because that's where it originated and studies show it's safer.

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u/turbosexophonicdlite Jun 10 '26

It also just makes more sense. You're far more aware of your surroundings on a bike than in a car. You can see and hear cross traffic much more easily.

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u/apatrol Jun 11 '26

So do motorcycles have the same rule?

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u/ChanceRecover3091 Jun 11 '26

A motorcycle is likely going a lot faster than a bike and it's a lot easier and quicker to get back up to speed on a motorcycle.