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In Norway we have this failed campaign for bicycle safety. On some roads there are big signs with "share the road" and the picture of a cyclist looking behind a
by matsemann 6y ago
In Norway we have this failed campaign for bicycle safety. On some roads there are big signs with "share the road" and the picture of a cyclist looking behind as he's overtaken by a car [0]. The intention was to "humanize" the cyclist and make cars behave, but instead the cars see the sign as "cyclists should look behind and let us pass!" or "he should cycle on the curb!" and instead increase the rage they feel when getting slowed down..
[0]: https://imgur.com/a/KSLAFzl https://imgur.com/a/KSLAFzl
- chrisballinger 6y agoI would love to see all “Share the Road” signs replaced with “Bicycles May Use Full Lane” [1] signs. This is the law in California but many motorists are unaware, or don’t care. 1: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bicycles_May_Use_Full_Lane https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bicycles_May_Use_Full_Lane
- toxik 6y agoThis makes it seem like it would be some kind of exception. Bikes can ALWAYS use the full lane!
- mumblemumble 6y agoPerhaps put it on billboards so that it's clear that it applies to all roads, not just that one road. I'd also suggest putting it on driving tests, but I've never taken a state driving test where they go through and make sure you understand which questions you got wrong.
- gumby 6y agoI agree. Though my dad thinks you only have to slow for pedestrians where there is a posted sign reminding you of that fact. So you can't win. ("Can't win" doesn't mean you shouldn't try.)
- davchana 6y agoAgree, my personal experience: walking from Walmart parking lot to walmart doors, crossing the hatched pattern section of asphalt exactly in front of entrance, half of the drivers do not stop even after looking at me. Sunny day, perfect visibility. Might be the reason that its a majority white republican county with pickup trucks.
- godelski 6y ago> The intention was to "humanize" the cyclist This is sadly a big part of the problem. It is amazing to me how common and popular it is to talk about hitting cyclists.
- kubanczyk 6y agoI've never been to any place that felt safer for lane sharing than Norway. You have very considerate and careful drivers, if I may generalize a bit.