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Quite a refreshing post from, I assume, a cyclist.
The bit in bold is worrying. If what you say is correct then no amount of training (motorist or cyclist) is going to make a jot of difference.
Are you saying that if a cyclist veers right without looking or indication and I hit him then it is my fault for not being educated as a driver on the basis i'm not injured but he is?
A friend was run in to whilst near stationary by a driver not paying attention to slowing traffic, they both got out and the conversation was along the lines of
Victim:'please get your insurance details.'
Idiot driver: 'your not having my blooding insurance details. I've been driving for 30 years so don't imply this is my fault.'
After a few more minutes of ranting the friend called the police to attend.
I really hope you put him right - he sounds like a total idiot! :mad:
found not guilty.
the coach driver who admitted they were driving too fast for the conditions and how far they could see?
the driver who had a van "block his view" so he couldnt see a cyclist? Thats why you dop back and maintain a safe distance even if a vehicle cuts that distance.
Both cases show no legal blame. Yet both testomonies show neither was driving to an acceptable standard.
So we see the legal situation is unacceptable. kill two people with your coach and its all good, these things happen
Dunno what you want anyone to say, they were found not guilty. Right or wrong that's the end.
So you know everything & can't be taught a thing but I can??
A certain amount of arrogance there if you don't mind me saying.
yes as you can see. thats exactly what I said.........
But as a cyclist you think not?
well what are they going to refresh on this course?
what are they going to teach?
a basic proficiency 'test'?
Is that really a way to 'teach' people what to do in real life?
what would the course say to this 'infrastructure'?
I'm on this road all the time and it is a bit dangerous at that slip road. Been lots of accidents around that area.