If everyone behind you puts full beam on

or sounds their horn
or hangs out of the window waving an arm
or pulls in front of you and puts hazards on

whilst riding in the peeing rain
in the dark
on a French motorway
slowly[1]

It might be an idea to stop and check the bike over
for, eg, a blown rear bulb

oops

[1] I had a valid reason, ok?

 

Heheheh, was I just passed my test on two wheels, that happened to me too.
I was that inexperienced that I got to the hard shoulder and pushed the bike
to the next exit.

And?

 

is this another "alternative grammar" thread?

 

I just left my foot on the back brake.

It's really not interesting.

 

a.) You were trying to dial your cell and were having trouble pulling
off your glove.
b.) You had a wedgie and were trying to sort it out.
c.) Your pet gerbil was trying to escape from the tank bag.

 

Bugger, I did of course mean "when I just..."

 

Were you thinking of Richard Gere when you wrote that?

 

;-)

 

Whilst you're off the bike and have a clear view of the back bit, compare
the number of pillions you have with the number you remember starting out
with.