Another police numpty
16 May 2017, 12:57 PM
#32
A knowledgeable Policeman once describe how to overtake a cyclists, exactly the same way you overtake a horse and rider, slow right down, don't get too close from behind and pass as wide as you can get on the other side slowly until completely passed.
If you cant do this don't overtake at all-wait
If you cant do this don't overtake at all-wait
16 May 2017, 02:36 PM
#34
I will overtake a cyclist quickly leaving as much room as I would a when overtaking a car and move back in as soon as I can in accordance with Rule 163 of the Highway Code. As an added safety consideration, I will sound my horn before, during and after the overtaking manoeuvre to let the cyclist know I am there.
I do cycle alot, more than I drive a car presently
16 May 2017, 02:42 PM
#35
I know what works as being safe and considerate towards cyclists and speeding by bipping horn isn't the course of action I would recommend. Once you've ridden a cycle for a few weeks, this will teach you how frightening a fast overtake can be
I do cycle alot, more than I drive a car presently
I do cycle alot, more than I drive a car presently
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16 May 2017, 07:13 PM
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Cycling proficiency test , at school ?!
I think its been muted that car driver test should include cycle test .
And its really quite annoying be followed at 3 ' behind for couple hundred yards , accompanied by horn blast just as found bottle to overtake
I think its been muted that car driver test should include cycle test .
And its really quite annoying be followed at 3 ' behind for couple hundred yards , accompanied by horn blast just as found bottle to overtake
16 May 2017, 09:41 PM
#38
Yes, as a cyclist you may know what works on the road, but not everyone does or rides as competent as you because, unlike other vehicles, a cyclist doesn't need to pass a competency test to use the road. I don't have a problem with using the horn to make cyclist aware that I'm about to overtake, it's all about safety, much like when cyclists use their bells or shout expletives to warn pedestrians to get out of their way as they speed past.
17 May 2017, 08:22 AM
#39
However, one redeemed himself this morning. I needed to make a right turn in a business park, I saw a cyclist coming towards me, and waited until he passed (I could have made the turn I might add), he waved in acknowledgement which is a first.
Squeezing between cars and the pavement is another one that winds me up.
17 May 2017, 11:27 AM
#41
I accept their rights and presence, but many do not do anything to help themselves.
And I do not like cyclists squeezing through gaps between cars and pavement, when there is clearly not enough room for them to do so, without touching and potentially damaging said car.
While we're at it, perhaps cyclists should be given a registration number of some sort, so they can be identified for inappropriate behaviour/road use
And I do not like cyclists squeezing through gaps between cars and pavement, when there is clearly not enough room for them to do so, without touching and potentially damaging said car.
While we're at it, perhaps cyclists should be given a registration number of some sort, so they can be identified for inappropriate behaviour/road use
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17 May 2017, 11:47 AM
#42
There is no need to hog the kerb to hinder cyclists. Cycling is going to be alot more prevalent in town and cities going forward, you need to accept it, get a bike and do all you local journeys by one. I often cycle into my local town, an 18 mile round trip. Burn enough calories to cancel out a meal and feel great for the day
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17 May 2017, 11:59 AM
#43
The cars are not hogging the kerb, they're staying within the lane, and passenger side tyres would be close to the outer double yellow.
Some of the roads are barely wide enough for double lanes each way.
In those cases, there is barely any room from the kerb, the passenger side wheels are touching the inner marking of the double yellow.
Some of the roads are barely wide enough for double lanes each way.
In those cases, there is barely any room from the kerb, the passenger side wheels are touching the inner marking of the double yellow.
17 May 2017, 12:06 PM
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I accept their rights and presence, but many do not do anything to help themselves.
And I do not like cyclists squeezing through gaps between cars and pavement, when there is clearly not enough room for them to do so, without touching and potentially damaging said car.
While we're at it, perhaps cyclists should be given a registration number of some sort, so they can be identified for inappropriate behaviour/road use
And I do not like cyclists squeezing through gaps between cars and pavement, when there is clearly not enough room for them to do so, without touching and potentially damaging said car.
While we're at it, perhaps cyclists should be given a registration number of some sort, so they can be identified for inappropriate behaviour/road use
Both parties should allow a reasonable amount space and the cyclist should never Depend on motorist adopting every law
17 May 2017, 12:42 PM
#46
I'm sure all the idiot teens with no jobs off the local council estate will fully sign up to that, while they ride around with no helmets and ignore the highway code.
17 May 2017, 12:48 PM
#47
There is no road tax. If you are saying they need to pay to use the road through some other means, well I think we need to extend that to people in villages where there is no pavement and they have to walk down the road, they don't pay for it either.
17 May 2017, 12:57 PM
#49
Miniman we've been down this before. I too live in a village where there is only partial pavement. 
The massive benefits of cycling out weigh all the negative attitudes by those who won't willingly accept their presence and proliferation
The massive benefits of cycling out weigh all the negative attitudes by those who won't willingly accept their presence and proliferation
17 May 2017, 01:01 PM
#50
That is what you should be doing without complaint. That is the position of a responsible driver of a vehicle which could kill a vulnerable road user. It is your responsibility to ensure you don't injure, come in contact with anything or anyone. If you're haboring a resentment to other road users you should get off the road and onto public transport, because you will kill someone with this attitude.
17 May 2017, 01:24 PM
#51
That is what you should be doing without complaint. That is the position of a responsible driver of a vehicle which could kill a vulnerable road user. It is your responsibility to ensure you don't injure, come in contact with anything or anyone. If you're haboring a resentment to other road users you should get off the road and onto public transport, because you will kill someone with this attitude.
I'm the poor little cyclist, I'll do what I want, and you've got to protect me, even if I'm a complete danger, and If I'm behaving like a numpty, there's not a thing you can do about it.
17 May 2017, 01:56 PM
#52
Most cyclists have a self preservation attitude, because it hurts a great deal to fall off or collide with a solid object. There is a minority who believe they are invisible and those need to be re educated to be safer to others and themselves. I find city riders who are young/male exhibit some of what you describe. If you're doing the up most to protect them, fantastic. They will come a cropper and this will temper their attitude.