The Virginian-Pilot
                             THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT 
              Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.

DATE: Tuesday, August 15, 1995               TAG: 9508150008
SECTION: FRONT                    PAGE: A14  EDITION: FINAL 
TYPE: Letter 
                                             LENGTH: Short :   25 lines

KEEP EYE ON THE ROAD

Regarding ``A last look?'' (letter, July 30): It worries me when I read about drivers more interested in scenery than the road. I am a motorcyclist who has been struck by a car whose driver claimed, ``I didn't see him!''

I like admiring the scenery as much as anyone. I ride through many beautiful places. I will sometimes stop, get off my bike and enjoy the view. However, while on the road, that is where my attention is focused.

I believe all motor-vehicle operators should pay more attention to what they are supposed to be doing and less to looking at ``tree-shaded inlets and coves.'' This could reduce accidents.

L. J. VARNEY

Chesapeake, July 31, 1995 by CNB