LC10 NLU
2017-08-02 00:10:17
If you observe, the moment the two road users met there was a cyclist approaching from behind at significant speed. This may be the reason why the person with the cycle cam stayed in that position. If the cyclist behind them had rode a similar route and shot left then there would have been practically no time to avoid a collision. I also think the cyclist bombing through that section is an idiot: too fast, too close to a parked car, and no shoulder checking as he negotiated said car. Now with a driver like the one shown, you are not going to be able to stop like the cycle cam person did, because you brakes will basically lock and you'll be over the bonnet before you know it, your head smashing against tarmac.
It's a tricky section of road and hence the reason there's a traffic calming measure in place and the extra need to drive safely and with caution. A big factor in incidents like this is simply that our roads are small and more and more people are owning cars they park on the road, and close to features such as this. More and more people, more and more hazzards = more need to exercise extra caution.
If you observe, the moment the two road users met there was a cyclist approaching from behind at significant speed. This may be the reason why the person with the cycle cam stayed in that position. If the cyclist behind them had rode a similar route and shot left then there would have been practically no time to avoid a collision. I also think the cyclist bombing through that section is an idiot: too fast, too close to a parked car, and no shoulder checking as he negotiated said car. Now with a driver like the one shown, you are not going to be able to stop like the cycle cam person did, because you brakes will basically lock and you'll be over the bonnet before you know it, your head smashing against tarmac.
It's a tricky section of road and hence the reason there's a traffic calming measure in place and the extra need to drive safely and with caution. A big factor in incidents like this is simply that our roads are small and more and more people are owning cars they park on the road, and close to features such as this. More and more people, more and more hazzards = more need to exercise extra caution.
LC62 JXD
2017-08-08 12:13:28
Audi Q7 hits my car and run away... if someone find it plz right comment...
Audi Q7 hits my car and run away... if someone find it plz right comment...
LC10 NLU
Graham2017-07-29 19:43:12
Why can't the cyclist use the bicycle lane? If the second cyclist riding up behind the first cyclist managed to use the cycle lane then I'm sure the first cyclist could manage, he decided that he wasn't going to slow down and use the correct lane. If the Smart car driver decided to use the cycle lane then the cyclist might have cause for concern but that was pathetic, the cyclist needs to grow up
Why can't the cyclist use the bicycle lane? If the second cyclist riding up behind the first cyclist managed to use the cycle lane then I'm sure the first cyclist could manage, he decided that he wasn't going to slow down and use the correct lane. If the Smart car driver decided to use the cycle lane then the cyclist might have cause for concern but that was pathetic, the cyclist needs to grow up
LC12 TVN
Pete2017-05-30 17:31:43
This gentleman very kindly helped my younger brother out who'd crashed his car today (nothing too serious thankfully) and waited with him until I arrived. My brother was visibly shaken as he's a new driver having passed his test 3/4 months ago. Wouldn't let me offer him a reward so thought I'd recognise him on this. Thank you for you deed of the day as you called it. I'll try and do one every day from now on.
Thanks,
Pete in Hook
This gentleman very kindly helped my younger brother out who'd crashed his car today (nothing too serious thankfully) and waited with him until I arrived. My brother was visibly shaken as he's a new driver having passed his test 3/4 months ago. Wouldn't let me offer him a reward so thought I'd recognise him on this. Thank you for you deed of the day as you called it. I'll try and do one every day from now on.
Thanks,
Pete in Hook
LC61 OWD
Chris Ryan2017-04-15 22:04:24
I hope you both realise that the speed limit on that road is 20mph?
I hope you both realise that the speed limit on that road is 20mph?
LC62 TFN
Mike Stevens2017-04-06 12:03:22
Should add that the driver of the Fiat appeared to be racing a Ford Focus on the A23 and our video clearly shows how this dangerous activity developed.
Should add that the driver of the Fiat appeared to be racing a Ford Focus on the A23 and our video clearly shows how this dangerous activity developed.
This also situation happens with many drivers. There is a narrow tunnel near me and whether I am on a bike or driving, it make no difference; you will get people who try and beat you to the tunnel coming the other way so they can claim they were negotiating the tunnel before you got there. It's crazy. All they have to do is wait, like they should.
I personally think the basis of this video could be a simple misunderstanding (as mentioned the cyclist appears fairly quickly), however it got out of hand. If I was on my bike or driving I wouldn't even approach the driver or try to react angrily. You just don't know what kind of people are on the roads. And if it's an honest mistake then it's forgotten in no time. Things can so easily get out-of-hand these days and over the most inane reasons. So yeah, technically the driver was 'in the wrong' for not 'giving way' however it is not something I would be so vocal over because there is a possibility it was a mistake.