Dan_h
Well-Known Member
- Location
- Reading, UK
Ah, but if you continue to assume that everyone is trying to kill you then you don't need to ask what they are doing... they are obviously trying to kill you!!
Never Assume!
- Thread starter Hip Priest
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Ah, but if you continue to assume that everyone is trying to kill you then you don't need to ask what they are doing... they are obviously trying to kill you!!
dave2041
Well-Known Member
- Location
- Swinton, Manchester
I often use "well done" or "nice one" etc... Wish i could cycle safely and clap at the same time!
P.S. It is rather rare that I encounter an incident where I feel the need to do this xD
P.S. It is rather rare that I encounter an incident where I feel the need to do this xD
Unfortunately, an indicator being on can never be taken as a guarantee that the vehicle is turning into the road you're exiting from, or turning at all... he could have been pulling into a bus stop just past your road, or just have forgotten to knock it off last time he stopped.
Don't be too hard on yourself though, we all make little mistakes from time to time, you just have to be thankful for the ones you get away with.
I also make sure whether driving or cycling, if I make a mistake I'll always acknowledge it and give a wave of apology. You can almost always see the rage drain out of their face when you admit fault and apologise.
gaz
Cycle Camera TV
- Location
- South Croydon
Silver Fox
Guru
Thankfully you live to tell the tale and pass on your experience from which others can learn.
From the road positioning you describe, assuming the vehicle was turning left, another thing to be mindful of is if there is a vehicle following the one that is turning. More often than not the following driver will pull out onto the wrong side of the carriageway as they're too impatient to wait for the left turning vehicle to complete the manoeuvre.
If the cyclist / driver waiting to turn right at the T junction then pulls out they could be faced with a head on collision even if they're on their own side of the road.
thefollen
Veteran
- Location
- Balham/Tooting Bec
It's a classic. Had that one drummed out of me in driving lessons. Always good to be prepared for all possible outcomes (within reason) and cycle accordingly when there's an option for a motor vehicle or cyclist to change its course or speed. I'm decent at it most of the time :-)
thefollen
Veteran
- Location
- Balham/Tooting Bec
Glow worm
Legendary Member
- Location
- Near Newmarket
I had a taxi overtake me this morning just before a crossroads (where we had priority) indicating left. I thought I was about to get left hooked when off he went & turned right - while still indicating left! I do sometimes wonder if motons are in some kind of ' who can be the dumbest on the road today' contest!
Nigeyy
Legendary Member
- Location
- Massachusetts, USA
I do wait until I see those wheels actually turned (still got to be careful though). You can't trust your life to effectively a flashing indicator bulb (or as I constantly tell my kids when they get a walk sign at a pedestrian crossing, a light will never physically stop a motor vehicle,so always keep looking as you cross the road.... 