ANOTHER bloody cyclist!

Posted by: JAB on 22 March 2010

First blood of the season - well done to the idiot pedestrian who dashed across the road in front of me - i had to jink the bars to avoid him - unfortunately my front wheel was on a wet metal grid at the time and down i went. i have some some lovely road rash to remember you by mate, still, i hope you caught your bus.

and may i also thank the driver of the black peugot 307 estate in holborn this morning who decided to turn left at the lights with no prior warning at the moment i drew alongside - a welcome adrenalin rush to perk up the start to my day.
Posted on: 26 March 2010 by Tristram
Mick.

It is tough to fall over or be run down riding your tricycle.....on the sidewalk.

tw Winker
Posted on: 26 March 2010 by Stephen B
quote:
Originally posted by BigH47:
FWIW today in 1934 driving tests were introduced.
Was it a success?


About 15 years ago I had an interview to become a driving examiner. I was told during that interview that there are fewer deaths on the road now (at the time of the interview), than there were before the test came out. So considering the increase in the number of vehicles on the road, I'd say it was a success.
Posted on: 26 March 2010 by Officer DBL
quote:
Originally posted by Mick Parry:
Fred

Your posting is the most sensible and constructive one here.

Regards

Mick


Bit of an own goal I think....
Posted on: 26 March 2010 by Willy
quote:
Originally posted by Stephen B:
quote:
Originally posted by BigH47:
FWIW today in 1934 driving tests were introduced.
Was it a success?


About 15 years ago I had an interview to become a driving examiner. I was told during that interview that there are fewer deaths on the road now (at the time of the interview), than there were before the test came out. So considering the increase in the number of vehicles on the road, I'd say it was a success.


Might also have something to do with improved crashworthiness of cars over time.

Willy.
Posted on: 26 March 2010 by winkyincanada
quote:
Originally posted by Willy:
quote:
Originally posted by Stephen B:
quote:
Originally posted by BigH47:
FWIW today in 1934 driving tests were introduced.
Was it a success?


About 15 years ago I had an interview to become a driving examiner. I was told during that interview that there are fewer deaths on the road now (at the time of the interview), than there were before the test came out. So considering the increase in the number of vehicles on the road, I'd say it was a success.


Might also have something to do with improved crashworthiness of cars over time.

Willy.


Totally. Legislation has been needed to protect motorists from themselves. Passive safety? WTF? Drivers can't figure out how not to crash all the time so we force them to have crumple-zones, airbags and seat-belts.

In my view they have no place on the roads. The evidence is clear; they simply can't be trusted to operate their planet-f$%king ego-boxes safely and with due consideration for legitimate and traditional users of byways and highways.
Posted on: 26 March 2010 by Stephen B
quote:
Originally posted by Willy:
quote:
Originally posted by Stephen B:
quote:
Originally posted by BigH47:
FWIW today in 1934 driving tests were introduced.
Was it a success?


About 15 years ago I had an interview to become a driving examiner. I was told during that interview that there are fewer deaths on the road now (at the time of the interview), than there were before the test came out. So considering the increase in the number of vehicles on the road, I'd say it was a success.


Might also have something to do with improved crashworthiness of cars over time.

Willy.


I'm sure it has a lot to do with that, along with better junction design, traffic law enforcement (better not mention speed cameras), etc.

But just imagine how many more accidents there'd be if there were no need to take lessons or a test and anyone could just jump in a car and go.
Posted on: 26 March 2010 by dave brubeck
I live in Dubai, and here people are encouraged (by the authorities) to cycle on the pavement rather than on the road.

I wouldn't ever cycle on either, just driving is bad enough.

The law here also states that if you are in the fast lane, and a car comes up behind you at greater speed, then by law you MUST get out of the way. If you don't you can be charged, even if the car behind is doing 100mph plus, which is very common. I suppose they think this is safer than people not getting out of the way?

What is worse is if there is an emergency vehicle behind you, sirens blaring, most people will not move out of the way (no one stops) until the last possible moment. There is then a mad rush of cars to get in behind the emergency vehicle in order to find the fastest way through the traffic.

I find it incomprehensible just how selfish and impatient some people can be.
Posted on: 27 March 2010 by Mike-B
dave brubeck, I thought you would have realised that driving in Dubai is based on the Advanced Saudi School (ASS)
The main principle - as I am sure you know - is that no other driver or pedestrian has right of way over you & that driving in 2 lanes at the same time is recommended as it prevents reckless overtaking & blocks the passage of infidels.

Cyclist's in Dubai ??? Must be mad or from Indian Sub Continent.

Best regards to Rattlesnake
I won't mention Cyclone
Posted on: 27 March 2010 by dave brubeck
Mike B

Obviously, and still being in the country, one must watch one's tongue. Not easy after a visit to the 'Snake.'

Sadly the Cyclone closed a couple of years ago. So I was told of course.

You aren't by any chance a member of the Beastie Boys?
Posted on: 27 March 2010 by Mike-B
Beastie who ??? I am an ol' grey zimmer frame driver.

Yeh like me I only heard about Cyclone Cool
I do miss the soccer & racing saturday afternoons at the Snake. The best thing for a cool afternoon in July.
I guess the same old crew are still there, same old faces for years.
Last time I was in was last May on my retirement party, don't remember leaving tho', hmm... might still be there, look around under the tables will you.