This person pulled out on me pretty close. The road was damp and I had to brake quite hard, so I was a bit annoyed. I explained it to her, and she was quite apologetic, so hopefully she'll double check next time. I did want to say thanks to her for apologising, and also to explain that bikes are often going faster than it looks, but we ran out of time.
Got an apology
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Matthew_T
"Young and Ex-whippet"
- Location
- Prestatyn, North Wales
I have just seen this and thought that she was either: a) In a rush so agreed with you to save time. b) Sarcastically agreed with you and you took it seriously. Or c) Genuinely sorry.
I think she was sorry though.
I think she was sorry though.
Hip Priest
Veteran
Another bad smidsy! You were very polite and her apology seemed genuine. Hopefully she'll be more careful in future.
Arjimlad
Tights of Cydonia
- Location
- South Glos
It looks to me like she joined your road wide, some way from the kerb, leaving what she thought would be a big enough gap for you to undertake her in secondary.
It is very scary when a motorist does that !
It is very scary when a motorist does that !
Matthew_T
"Young and Ex-whippet"
- Location
- Prestatyn, North Wales
+1
I had a woman do that to me when I was heading home from a group ride. He excuse was that she left plenty of room but I told her that was besides the point, you should not pull out in front of someone like that.
Fish on a bike
New Member
- Location
- Nottingham
Drivers pulling out happens to me all the time, I thought it was normal? Why were you filming your ride?
If a driver pulls out on you, causing to take avoiding action (swerving, braking), then it is bad driving and shouldn't be considered the norm!
There are lots of riders now who are filming their every day commutes or cycle rides, which can act as evidence in the case of a collision, or bad driving. Without this, it would just be the cyclists word against the motorists.
Ewell.
