Vans are considerate

[Cold]

I think it is a fallacy that the van driver was prepared to listen and reflect on my road position or his driving conduct, in his mind all cyclists are children hence his reference to 'adult conversation'. He was incredibly rude and imposing with his vehicle even before he opened his mouth. Sure this made me notably irate however it's far better that any 'education' comes from the Metropolitan Police than from me.

I've watched the video twice now and you didn't really give him a chance to listen you kind of lose it from the 24 second mark.

 

[glasgowcyclist]

Yes every working day, rain wind or shine for last 3 years without fail, even during the snow which was a bit hairy.
Is it relevant ?

I'd say more... surprising.



GC

 

[glenn forger]

Yeah, the rat-faced van driver asked a question then wouldn't allow an answer.

 

[veloevol]

Good example of Betaris Box at work.

At some point my belief that I had a chance to affect his attitude melted away.

 

[CopperBrompton]

At some point my belief that I had a chance to affect his attitude melted away.

I'd say you did affect his attitude towards cyclists, unfortunately.

 

[400bhp]

If you're going to stop and have a chat. You need to be assertive. Get the first words in and don't make it a question.

If he gets the first word in before you had a chance then he/she has an agenda (as they had already thought through what they had done). If this is the case walk away.

After many an angry word I have used this approach for the few occasions in the last couple of years or so I've felt the need to stop and "have a chat". It does work.

In fact, in this instance I would have just parked my bike in front of the van pretending to be oblivious to the surroundings and move off rather slowly.

 

[Dan B]

Hairy snow? Blimey

 

[jarlrmai]

It's a northern thing.