One of the first things you (should) learn about driving any type of automobile or two-wheeler is to anticipate dangerous situations and leave some room and time for adverse conditions or the mistakes of others.

Obviously, defensive driving techniques weren’t on the list for the fast on the throttle rider of this motorcycle who was caught by surprises when traffic piled up in front of him.

The result? He took down a few riders, and several mirrors and other car parts in his downfall.

It looks like the accident happened somewhere in Russia or one of the former Soviet states – perhaps some of you from the area can tell from the license plate of the station wagon that appears at the six second mark.

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