Biker Rides Hands-Free, Checks Phone at Highway Speed

Multi-tasking has just gotten a new definition and it’s not of the kind you’d ever want to emulate. This biker is able to drive, scroll on his phone and chill at the same time and, while in this particular case it doesn’t result in tragedy, next time it could.

The incident occurred earlier this month in Columbus, Ohio, Viral Hog says. It was captured on the cellphone of a passenger in a nearby car, who was obviously surprised at the sight. In all fairness, it does take a lot of skill and practice to be able to pull such a stunt, but it’s one that could have the most tragic consequences even those who have plenty of experience on the road.

“I was driving down the interstate when I spotted this guy riding his motorcycle with no hands as they were busy operating his phone,” the person who shared the video online says in its description.

As for how badly this type of stunt can end, you don’t have to look far for an example. Just last month, a popular Russian bike blogger by the name of Artem Boldyrev, 34, best known as Bolt, was killed after crashing his BMW bike into a car.

At the time of the accident, he was speeding and, only moments before, he was snapping photos of himself steering with his feet and sharing them with friends. In other words, chances are he was still steering with his feet at the moment of impact. He died on the spot.

Police urge drivers who notice reckless and dangerous behavior on the roads, such as this, to document the instance on camera, if possible. They also advise them to call 911 as soon as possible. So here’s to hoping whoever filmed this did it.