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Avid bicyclist here. If I'm approaching an intersection with the possibility of conflicting with a motor vehicle even though I have clear right of way I stare
by downut 5y ago
Avid bicyclist here. If I'm approaching an intersection with the possibility of conflicting with a motor vehicle even though I have clear right of way I stare at the driver's eyes. If he's not looking at me, I prepare for evasive action or possible emergency braking. Same for me going along my way and an oncoming MV turning left in front of/into me. I get a close call every year or two. I am very rude and they always are surprised I am angry...
No eyes no trust. Full automation is going to elevate the precedence of fallible motor vehicles over people with every right to the road even more. Great.
- rukuu001 5y agoDuring my 20 years of bike commuting I remember the three times someone looked me in the eye and pulled out in front of me.
- downut 5y agoI want to respond to this because I have encountered the same thing, multiple times, during my 40 years of cycling. The implied "locked eyes therefor I am safe" is NOT a thing. I apologize to the inexperienced if I implied that. You got to watch the whole process. But in the distribution of the MV danger types, not paying attention at all is much higher IMHO. Everyone knows this? I had this happen on my own street that I live on with a neighbor two houses down. Yeah, I was rude.