Milzy
Guru
Do tell us all your 'real' solution to the problem of traffic related problems to cyclists such as 'close passes' then?
My first confrontation and why it will be my last.
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Do tell us all your 'real' solution to the problem of traffic related problems to cyclists such as 'close passes' then?
Basically nobody gives a rats ass about anyone else anymore. It's not just when I'm cycling I see such horrendous selfish driving, the difference is my bike has no side impact bars or airbags to protect me.
Only thing they could do is if you want to pass your driving test, you have to do a cycling one too.
The OP is right, it's not worth engaging with the driver, has anyone yet had a driver stop to apologise? By the same token some cyclists would do well to improve their cyclecraft, but that's another thread!
Only thing they could do is if you want to pass your driving test, you have to do a cycling one too.
The OP is right, it's not worth engaging with the driver, has anyone yet had a driver stop to apologise? By the same token some cyclists would do well to improve their cyclecraft, but that's another thread!
albion
Guru
Yes,
A taxi driver pulled out on me recent. A genuine mistake and maybe a sideways (route curioisity) glance by me slightly distracted his thought pattern.
He was driving gently and I managed to take safe evasive action.
The fact was he safe style of driving saved the day for his error. He wound the windows down and apologised.
I have also had 'hand up I'm guilty' plenty of time too.
And drivers invariably show their appreciation of actions too.
A taxi driver pulled out on me recent. A genuine mistake and maybe a sideways (route curioisity) glance by me slightly distracted his thought pattern.
He was driving gently and I managed to take safe evasive action.
The fact was he safe style of driving saved the day for his error. He wound the windows down and apologised.
I have also had 'hand up I'm guilty' plenty of time too.
And drivers invariably show their appreciation of actions too.
OP
OP
Andrew_Culture
Internet Marketing bod
- Location
- The People's Republic Of Suffolk.
The smile and shrug I gave this nutter (on the rare occasion that I air it) usually gets a contrite wave and apologetic smile from drivers.
- Location
- The TerrorVortex
A well-reasoned point, put in your usual constructive style. Well done!!
Kestevan
Last of the Summer Winos
- Location
- Holmfirth.
Oi, Doctor, you owe me a new Sarcasm meter.
Crankarm - correct me if I'm wrong, but your "solution" to road cycling was to decide the roads were not safe for cyclists at all and to give up entirely?
Milzy
Guru
Oi, Doctor, you owe me a new Sarcasm meter.
Crankarm - correct me if I'm wrong, but your "solution" to road cycling was to decide the roads were not safe for cyclists at all and to give up entirely?
Yeah & he's always cranky.
