BL54 FLM
2016-07-10 19:28:34
I'm posting this as a potential educational resource. The reason (better) cyclists go wide of cars is to avoid what is commonly known as the "door zone". It is not done to annoy, delay or in any way inconvenience others; rather it is merely done for safety reasons.
Where you appeared to pass a cyclist was a particularly hazardous spot: the brow of slight incline; a bend; parked cars to the left sticking out. The risk there is significant which is why it is imperative that cyclists should, as advised, stay visible.
As you went past it seemed apparent a front-seat passenger didn't like my positioning. If you were yelling at me I would like to remind you of these hazards. I would also like to remind you that shouting/screaming at someone can also create a hazard in itself.. the cyclist can easily become unbalanced.
You need to give them space. It's that simple.. at least as much space as a car. And they are fully entitled to move out in order to avoid the door zone. If you felt they cut the the driver up then you are wrong; it is the driver's responsibility over-take safely and the driver was given ample notice (hand signal well in advance). Here are two video's from another area of the country showing what can happen when you do not give adequate space.
Far better to stay behind and only over-take where it is both safe and practical.. where you passed, there is a crossing immediately ahead and there is are also multiple junctions, and a roundabout. In other words, your window of opportunity is severely limited. It's not nice to shout at people just trying to stay safe and visible, if shouting was your intention. Hope this helps.
I'm posting this as a potential educational resource. The reason (better) cyclists go wide of cars is to avoid what is commonly known as the "door zone". It is not done to annoy, delay or in any way inconvenience others; rather it is merely done for safety reasons.
Where you appeared to pass a cyclist was a particularly hazardous spot: the brow of slight incline; a bend; parked cars to the left sticking out. The risk there is significant which is why it is imperative that cyclists should, as advised, stay visible.
As you went past it seemed apparent a front-seat passenger didn't like my positioning. If you were yelling at me I would like to remind you of these hazards. I would also like to remind you that shouting/screaming at someone can also create a hazard in itself.. the cyclist can easily become unbalanced.
You need to give them space. It's that simple.. at least as much space as a car. And they are fully entitled to move out in order to avoid the door zone. If you felt they cut the the driver up then you are wrong; it is the driver's responsibility over-take safely and the driver was given ample notice (hand signal well in advance). Here are two video's from another area of the country showing what can happen when you do not give adequate space.
Far better to stay behind and only over-take where it is both safe and practical.. where you passed, there is a crossing immediately ahead and there is are also multiple junctions, and a roundabout. In other words, your window of opportunity is severely limited. It's not nice to shout at people just trying to stay safe and visible, if shouting was your intention. Hope this helps.
BL02 CON
George 2016-06-27 10:55:12
Massive f*****g c**t pulled in front of me then flipped me the V's then speed off like a complete d**k
Massive f*****g c**t pulled in front of me then flipped me the V's then speed off like a complete d**k
BL56 RZA
Me2016-06-20 19:32:48
This driver has got pants skills Watch out give him space too always stalls it!!!!!!
This driver has got pants skills Watch out give him space too always stalls it!!!!!!
BL10 EYA
Dr Spence2016-05-29 09:14:04
Hit our parked car and then the car opposite, despite banging on the window and waving arms. Driver then just drove away, apparently oblivious to this.
Hit our parked car and then the car opposite, despite banging on the window and waving arms. Driver then just drove away, apparently oblivious to this.
BL02 UTY
Will2016-05-06 08:09:34
This Van driver raced down a closing lane causing another motorist to swerve over the white line to avoid an accident.
Very dangerous and a complete waste of time as at the next closing lane, the car got back in front.
This Van driver raced down a closing lane causing another motorist to swerve over the white line to avoid an accident.
Very dangerous and a complete waste of time as at the next closing lane, the car got back in front.
Waiting for a space in a queue at a very busy Biggleswade tidy tip - BL04 WJM impatient, unaware selfish idiot with no manners pushing in front. No idea!