A close shave

[Kbrook]

Yes swerving into the kerb is always a great idea I find.

 

[Bryony]

Scary!
Extra cake is required after such an episode.

^^^^ I agree with this!!

Glad you're ok!

 

[wait4me]

Er.... 'scuse me... 'scuse me.... may I ask a question?

The mirror is for keeping an eye on traffic approaching from behind, right?

So why didn't you see her coming up very close and swerve into the kerb to avoid being hit?

Are you chuffing serious????????????????/

 

[Phil Fouracre]

Bloody Hell! That's close, to actually hit the mirror, and I thought I'd had a few close shaves. Been thinking about one of these reflectors on a stick, but, somewhere else someone suggested it would just be a 'target'. Did consider adding a couple really sharp screws to fix it on the end, but would probably end being charged with criminal damage!!

 

[Geoff Crowther]

Thanks for your sympathy folks.
I'll pass on the swerving suggestion.
By the way, having the mirror does not mean I'm constantly viewing it.
If I did ... I'd fall off.
I look in it at regular intervals or when I feel the need
Keep safe.

 

[Globalti]

Are you chuffing serious????????????????/

Yes, deadly serious! What's the mirror for? For viewing your impending doom?

"Oh dear.... looks like a swerving SUV whose driver is probably texting..... I'll take primary and teach 'em a lesson!"

Or:

"Oops, looks like that speeding truck is about to hit me... I'll force him to brake, eh!

No, the purpose of the mirror, presumably, is to give you prior warning of a problem approaching from behind so that action can be taken. If that means swerving into the gutter or a field gate or hopping onto the pavement, so be it. Id rather be alive than assertive.

Or am I missing something? Is the mirror for checking one's appearance?

 

[wait4me]

Yes, deadly serious! What's the mirror for? For viewing your impending doom?

"Oh dear.... looks like a swerving SUV whose driver is probably texting..... I'll take primary and teach 'em a lesson!"

Or:

"Oops, looks like that speeding truck is about to hit me... I'll force him to brake, eh!

No, the purpose of the mirror, presumably, is to give you prior warning of a problem approaching from behind so that action can be taken. If that means swerving into the gutter or a field gate or hopping onto the pavement, so be it. Id rather be alive than assertive.

Or am I missing something? Is the mirror for checking one's appearance?

Whatever its for "Swerving to the kerb" (as in your first comment) IT CERTAINLY IS NOT

 

[Paul139]

Glad you're ok I've had a few near misses recently. It can really unnerve you.

 

[Geoff Crowther]

Glad you're ok I've had a few near misses recently. It can really unnerve you.

Thanks Paul. It's not bothered me too much but has increased my awareness.
Keep safe.

 

[Crankarm]

Good mirrors those Zefal Spy Mirrors. I have two - one on each side of my bike's handlebars.

 

[GrasB]

Er.... 'scuse me... 'scuse me.... may I ask a question?

The mirror is for keeping an eye on traffic approaching from behind, right?

So why didn't you see her coming up very close and swerve into the kerb to avoid being hit?

Realise something is about to happen the last thing you want to do is swerve very close to the kerb. Get it wrong or not see a drain cover & you may well end up under the wheels of the vehicle you're attempting to avoid... because it's a high stress situation you're much more likely to make that misjudgement/observation. Makes more sense if you're able to get on a side road, gate way, grass verge, etc. but getting close to the kerb is a very dangerous thing.

 

[Geoff Crowther]

Good mirrors those Zefal Spy Mirrors. I have two - one on each side of my bike's handlebars.

Thanks for that Crankarm. I was beginning to feel like an outsider (not that I'd care). Just bought a road bike and plan on fitting one to that too.