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I'll be happy to explain! Indeed, both as a driver and a pedestrian, I am usually not particularly happy with cyclists. Cyclists are the most vulnerable agents
by atemerev 10y ago
I'll be happy to explain! Indeed, both as a driver and a pedestrian, I am usually not particularly happy with cyclists.
Cyclists are the most vulnerable agents on the road. More than pedestrians (even a light touch or sudden appearance is enough to tip the bike). At the same time, they are usually the most reckless people on the road. They are happy to ignore traffic lights, passage priority, almost never signal a turn (when they do, I am applauding in my mind), and generally consider themselves invulnerable. Motocyclists can be reckless, but at least they stop at red and signal lane changes. Pedestrians are vulnerable, but careful. Cyclists are the worst of the both worlds. Yes, they risk their lives, but I am not happy to take their life and go to prison for nothing. There are rules for everyone on the road, including cyclists -- please do not ignore them, and we'll be happy.
As a pedestrian, I was nearly hit by a cyclist quite a few times while walking at the park. They are silent and can't be seen until the very last moment. I am also not happy about that. Some attach this ratchet thing to be more noticeable -- you are the real heroes. Unfortunately, I almost never see it in the wild.
- dkarl 10y agoI get plenty pissed off at fellow cyclists, but it's important to remember than just like with drivers, you forget the good ones the instant they're out of sight. The bad ones are a minority, but they're the ones that give you a reason to remember them.
- tonyedgecombe 10y agoI regularly here this lament from people who don't cycle, yet when I'm out I see far more poor behaviour from car drivers than other cyclists. If you want to see what it's like from the other side without getting out on a bike have a look at https://www.reddit.com/r/BikeCammers/ https://www.reddit.com/r/BikeCammers/