I hate people using their mobile phones behind the wheel and this driver was guilty of an offence because he had his phone in his hand (if it was in a cradle and he was fiddling with it, in the eyes of the law, that is legal). Having said that, this driver was polite and apologetic. He was at least stationary, kept the zebra crossing clear (which is rare these days), was immediately aware of the cyclist's presence and attempted to manoeuvre his van to the side when he thought the cyclist couldn't get through. Because be was being considerate, I think it's unfair that this video was uploaded. I feel a bad for him because he could now potentially lose his job, which would more than likely result in him being replaced by a typical white van man who has no manners or consideration for others and drives like a lunatic. So in a strange way, this cyclist may have just made the roads that little bit more dangerous.
I'm glad to discover we have a J. B. Priestley fan here. He did wright some gripping novels, though I wouldn't describe him as peng but whatever floats your boat, my dear. Im positive he would have been ecstatic to have a secret admirer.
I hate people using their mobile phones behind the wheel and this driver was guilty of an offence because he had his phone in his hand (if it was in a cradle and he was fiddling with it, in the eyes of the law, that is legal). Having said that, this driver was polite and apologetic. He was at least stationary, kept the zebra crossing clear (which is rare these days), was immediately aware of the cyclist's presence and attempted to manoeuvre his van to the side when he thought the cyclist couldn't get through. Because be was being considerate, I think it's unfair that this video was uploaded. I feel a bad for him because he could now potentially lose his job, which would more than likely result in him being replaced by a typical white van man who has no manners or consideration for others and drives like a lunatic. So in a strange way, this cyclist may have just made the roads that little bit more dangerous.