But the sentiment of the quote you added at the end is in my view misused, and a clear part of the driving problem.

Think about it. The attitude in that quote matches exactly the
attitude in the young men (predominantly) who so often lose their lives on the road. Completely unnecessary waste of life.

“It’s not the date you were born or the date that you die that matters. It’s the dash in between.”

It partly eludes to carpe diem, and ‘short term thinking’ and the fulfillment of the excitement of the moment (just drive fast, it doesn’t matter how old you get, just dash around on your bike and have fun). The ‘dash in between’ cars is actually what killed many of these motorcyclists.

In most of these emotionally gripping, beautiful and personal photos of the victims, they look as if they were absolutely invincible. Very confident, beaming with unbeatable, bullet proof attitudes and as if they have the power to as they please.

Every day this translates into a kind of driving attitude that is based not on reality, caution and defensiveness, but rather a feel of exhilaration, power and invincibility.

Check out the next 20 motorcyclists who very dangerously overtake you today on the road and see if you can spot the same attitude in them. That is what kills people. Overtaking on zig zag. Driving down the third lane. Not indicating. Etc.

The message should be – You cannot drive with impunity. Stop thinking that you are invincible, just because you have a powerful bike, cool vizor, nice decals and the wind in your hair is exhilarating as you dash about.

It’s NOT the dash in between that matters.

It’s living your life to the fullest, and you know what, that means sticking around for a little longer.

Nice song though.