[QUOTE 3725234, member: 9609"]I do know what you're saying, and it is easy to say the cyclist could have behaved better, however we have to bear in mind some one has just used a very large powerful vehicle in a very threatening way towards him, the driver then jumped out and started to behave in a very violent aggressive manner - I can understand if the cyclist acted a little out of character.
It is easy to conclude after viewing the video a few times in the comfort of our homes that the driver is a rather silly puny little man who probably couldn't fight his way out of a paper bag - but in the heat of the moment it would have appeared very differently, no guarantee that the driver may have not produced a weapon, or another thug appear from the passenger side, and it can be a huge mistake to assume little guys can't fight.[/QUOTE]
I have to agree.
In a situation like this my initial reaction is to try and stay calm...then...if I can see that this is useless (sometimes within a few milliseconds) I then want to escalate to disproportional violence....it solves very little but if I genuinly feel at risk, it seems to be the best way to get out of a situation. Thankfully this has happened only twice in my entire life.
Trouble is, that at this would have led to me being in the wrong as neither chap in the video seemed keen to actually escalate to violence and just wanted a good rant. If I was there and did blow my top, I would be typing this from remand, whilst little leather clad ranty chap continues to drive about the place, thinking he is right.
Perhaps, a good rant was all that was needed, shame it is all played out on you tube really.