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I get that. I totally agree with the point that smartphone use while driving is bad, that's why it's also illegal. But it's dangerous for everyone, not just bic
by leokun 13y ago
I get that. I totally agree with the point that smartphone use while driving is bad, that's why it's also illegal. But it's dangerous for everyone, not just bicycle riders.
Personally, and I'm sure the downvotes will keep flying in, I think it's completely reckless to ride a bike in dense traffic, surrounded by people who are on their smartphones and driving too fast, but you can feel all self-entitled to the road because the law just happens to be on your side (but not the infrastructure - not many bike lanes), but maybe instead ride on less busy roads or just don't ride at all.
I give bikers a lot of space, and everything that is required for them to be safe, but though I will never do anything less, I have learned to resent it. So many people riding their bikes just seem oblivious to their surroundings and make bad decisions and simply get in the way not caring. Then you come and post on the internet about how bad drivers are. I wish it was safer for people to ride bikes. I wish bike riding were a great thing where there were many lanes available, and everything was happy and safe, but it's not. So maybe just stop riding your bike, or ride on a less crazy road.
- ipsin 13y agoYour assumptions ("not many bike lanes", "self-entitled") seem to be somewhat localized, but your anger and willingness to jump to incorrect conclusions about who I am or how I ride isn't. I'm pretty sure I don't live near where you live. Cars don't drive too fast. There are bike lanes. When I see a stop sign, I stop. I try not to piss off drivers. You seem to be offering me a false choice: "stop talking about risk" or "stop riding your bike".