... I would also add that a bicycle is quieter. ... I agree with you on this. Interestingly, I was involved in an accident while cycling (left turning vehicle...
... You will note from my three "very"'s - one capitalized - I _am_ sure. I repeat: It is a very, very, VERY bad idea for bicyclist advocates to discuss these...
For more then 37 years I lived in Britian and I cycle every where using my bike as the prime means or Transport. I mostly wore the every Day clothes that I...
... True. ... True. ... True. ... True. ... True. ... Overall statement is true, but there is one false thing in here: Large engined motorcycles are not...
If an 85 year-old women had been killed while waiting to cross the street, there would be no discussion of what she was wearing. ... [Non-text portions of this...
Probably not, but if she's been young i guess they'd have mentioned a short skirt then blamed it all oher distracting the driver. And why bring up her age? But...
Please pause and consider what I'm am saying before going to a knee jerk reaction that this is just Ken O'Brien attacking me again. Please recognize I don't...
I just went through a three-post digest that was as long as a 25-post digest! TRIM YOUR POSTS!! TRIM YOUR POSTS!! TRIM YOUR POSTS!! TRIM YOUR POSTS!! TRIM YOUR...
<snipped> It doesn't. Becoming part of an effort that Encourages basic responsibility and proper scans by vehicular road users, without the false out for the...
... From the University of Utah study, http://www.hfes.org/Web/PubPages/celldrunk.pdf#search=%22study%20drivers%20cell%20phone%20%22 "Conclusion: When driving...
My own take on this is that cyclists should never be required by law to wear bright/light colored clothing anymore than motorists shouldn't be limited to ...
... I can see lights being useful in just about any conditions (a light source, as opposed to a light reflector), but under some conditions, the best contrast...
In a message dated 10/4/2006 3:30:56 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, michael.poplawski@... writes: As an aside, regarding cyclists, who's enforcing lighting...
... It will be interesting to see if this hometown research provides any traction for efforts to pass distracted driving legislation here in Yewtah....
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Here in the UK, use of a celll phone while driving is banned. Naturally this doesn't stop most poeple. The police seem rather crap at catching and fining...
As an aside, regarding cyclists, who's enforcing lighting laws now? Those same cyclists who don't think lights are important, let alone required, will now be...
... I never waste attention to my rear if I am maintaining a consistent line down the road. My attention is best devoted forward. I will go so far as to say it...
... during ... In the context of driver requirements on the public road, I find it essentially impossible that "bright" clothing in daytime contributes to...
... Personally, I fantasize about cycling in a place where I can pedal along with no headwind for miles, but I don't mind a few rolling hills. After all, what...
... I've done both. As time has gone on, however, I'm more likely to get the plate number and report the driver than I am to yell back (though I DO HONK back...
... True but, as a pedestrian, you have a lot more maneuverability. You can stop almost instantly and pivot in place. A bicycle can't do that. Also, a...
... OK, but WHOSE left are we talking about? YOUR left or the left of one of the OTHER vehicles...? John A. Ardelli http://pedalingprince.blogspot.com...
... You might also want to show her THIS: http://www.bikexprt.com/streetsmarts/usa/ Although it's aimed at North American riding, the principles here are fully...
... That reminds me of this really cool device I saw once called the Quickie Cyclone: http://tinyurl.com/eexle With a simple attachment, it turns an ordinary...
... Actually, if it was a left turn ONLY lane, he may have been part right. You shouldn't have been next to the curb, but perhaps you should have been MORE...
... No I am assuming minimally competent drivers who obey the most basic rules to a high degree ... No the vast majority of drivers fulfill the requirements I...
... I've never, nor will I ever, given any opinions on how to mountain bike or ride trails or bike paths. That's not my bailiwick. I have no problem with...
... This is a point I've been trying to make for a while: cycle lanes are a CONVENIENCE FEATURE FOR MOTORISTS, NOT a safety feature for cyclists. All bike...
... I don't believe that is an issue, since if to your left there is nobody... then you are that left/last person. If there is a person to your left at a...
