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[Gaffers]

http://road.cc/content/news/169943-ctc-issues-autumn-plea-uk-drivers

Thanks

[Kevin Wood]

The AA also advises drivers to consider riding a bike for some of their own journeys to get a better understanding of the risks cyclists face.

Like that's going to happen.

[Gaffers]

The AA also advises drivers to consider riding a bike for some of their own journeys to get a better understanding of the risks cyclists face.

Like that's going to happen.

Rumour has it that you have been seen on a bike.

[Andy B]

Idiots in cars don't seem to be able to turn their own lights on ..... never mind ook out for cyclists.  Ive seen a few cars yesterday and today with none on.

[Kevin Wood]

The AA also advises drivers to consider riding a bike for some of their own journeys to get a better understanding of the risks cyclists face.

Like that's going to happen.

Rumour has it that you have been seen on a bike.

Seen? Oh, dear.

[Viral_Jim]

Idiots in cars don't seem to be able to turn their own lights on ..... never mind ook out for cyclists.  Ive seen a few cars yesterday and today with none on.

Nice article M. Guffer Efforts need to be made on both sides for sure.

I've been commuting in the UK more recently and I'm still surprised every so often by what I see. People on the phone, drinking coffee, doing makeup etc. And the women are just as bad 

Only once have I ever come close to an accident with a cyclist (and it was bloody close), I was pulling off the road, across a pavement into a multi storey and the guy had to swerve violently to avoid me - he wasn't happy, but in my defence he was riding along the pavement and I just didn't anticipate anything on the pavement to move that fast.

[tigers_gonads]

Sorry, couldn't resist it 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PI7aKLuHK7k

[Viral_Jim]

This forum needs a "like " function. 

[78bex]

I `ve seen bikes with blue flashing lights, mini search lights which dazzle & a bloke who rode with the lights flashing on his jacket & what looked like 2 kids sitting upfront in a wooden box on a converted shop bike  with mum pedalling like crazy:-X

[minifreek]

Theres a foreign bloke round here with one of these bikes with the box on the front where he keeps his kids...

Novel idea I thought until he sneared at me for driving an Omega.... :lol:

[Shackeng]

I wish the cyclists would all wear hi-vis clothing. Passed one on a high speed bike yesterday at dusk no lights and dark clothing.

[Gaffers]

I wish the cyclists would all wear hi-vis clothing. Passed one on a high speed bike yesterday at dusk no lights and dark clothing.

I wish motorists would use their headlights.  Passed 3 yesterday (black thus faster) with no lights on.  They should all be painted fluorescent yellow.

[Sir Tigger KC]

I wish the cyclists would all wear hi-vis clothing. Passed one on a high speed bike yesterday at dusk no lights and dark clothing.

Yes I think it should be mandatory that Bicyclists wear something hi-viz.    It's not just the MAMIL in black lycra because he thinks he looks cool, but the chap wearing a Barbour jacket and flat cap on his way home from work. 

Often the lights and reflectors are totally inadequate. 

[Gaffers]

I wish the cyclists would all wear hi-vis clothing. Passed one on a high speed bike yesterday at dusk no lights and dark clothing.

Yes I think it should be mandatory that Bicyclists wear something hi-viz.    It's not just the MAMIL in black lycra because he thinks he looks cool, but the chap wearing a Barbour jacket and flat cap on his way home from work. 

Often the regardless of using lights and reflectors, they are totally inadequate ineffective at changing the risk posed to cyclists

Fixed to reflect (pun intended) reality.  Not saying that it is ok to ride without lights, I feel vehemently feel the opposite in fact, but I am lit up like a Xmas tree with hi-viz to boot (jacket, gloves and booties) and it makes no difference to the number of people that appear to not see me.  It's either that or they deliberately pull out in front of me or ride so close to put my life at risk.  I am not alone, many cyclists experience the same all year round.

[Andy B]

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and it makes no difference to the number of people that appear to not see me.  It's either that or they deliberately pull out in front of me or ride so close to put my life at risk.  I am not alone, many cyclists experience the same all year round.

Same as when I drive my Smart Roadster ......... some obviously equate small with being slow