http://bikingtoronto.com/forum/ BikingToronto Forum Tag: passing en Thu, 20 Jun 2013 08:38:21 +0000 http://bikingtoronto.com/forum/topic.php?id=268#post-731 Fri, 04 Sep 2009 11:48:03 +0000 Militant MTBer 731@http://bikingtoronto.com/forum/ <p>"No police were called and the driver gave him $50. I'd have called the police... but that's just me."</p> <p>I'm with you there. Rims aren't cheap and you can't get one for 50 bucks. It's why I keep pen and paper in my seat carrier so I can write down make/model/colour/plate/time of day and location should the driver be uncooperative.</p> <p>If they are being cooperative, great. How about a ride to the nearest shop and they can wait with me while repairs are being done so they can pay for it? In a perfect world.... </p> http://bikingtoronto.com/forum/topic.php?id=268#post-728 Fri, 04 Sep 2009 11:30:56 +0000 Duncan 728@http://bikingtoronto.com/forum/ <p>@bpappin</p> <p>Thanks for your comments on the post.</p> <p>The photo isn't of my bike, I'd be pissed! If you click on the photo it will take you to the Flickr user who posted it, there's a story below the photo of what happened. No police were called and the driver gave him $50. I'd have called the police... but that's just me.</p> <p>The one thing that so many drivers fail to remember is that if you can't pass a cyclist safely, you can and are required to slow down. That's what happened to me this morning. The driver, rather than simply slow down behind me, tried to squeeze between me on the right, and another car on the left. Had that car in the left lane been a bus or transport, I'd be roadkill. </p> http://bikingtoronto.com/forum/topic.php?id=268#post-696 Thu, 03 Sep 2009 23:57:11 +0000 bpappin 696@http://bikingtoronto.com/forum/ <p>Just read the blog post. I loved the reference from the handbook <em>(relative to our other thread as well)</em> and it exactly illustrates your point about educating motorists as well as cyclists. I can't say I remember *any* questions or even suggestions about bicycles on my driving tests... and there should be.</p> <p>&lt;shaking head&gt; 18" isn't even wide enough form my shoulders, it's only about half of me! I guess the other half of me just takes a risk every day if you were to believe that guy.</p> <p>i have been in situations while driving that when passing a cyclist, i start out with enough room but get squeezed from the other side too late abort... it's then nail-biting concentration that avoids hitting anyone. In that case, not yielding to the other car will not protect the cyclist, because if the other car hits me, momentum would carry me into the cyclist anyway.</p> <p>Actually, if that is your bike with the bent wheel, you should have reported it to the police... if I remember correctly, any moving collision between two vehicles should be reported (I may be wrong on that one though). Anyway, you've inspired me to pick up a new handbook to see what's in it now. </p> http://bikingtoronto.com/forum/topic.php?id=268#post-637 Wed, 02 Sep 2009 12:25:04 +0000 Duncan 637@http://bikingtoronto.com/forum/ <p><strong><a href="http://www.bikingtoronto.com/duncan/2009/09/on-passing-what-are-rules.html">On Passing - What Are the Rules?</a></strong></p> <p><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3039/2593823495_a34aac123d.jpg"></p> <p>While there are times when cyclists are able to overtake motorists, my concern is with vehicles passing me.</p> <p>What are the rules? <a href="http://www.bikingtoronto.com/duncan/2009/09/on-passing-what-are-rules.html">Here's my blog post on the topic...</a></p> <p>What can we do to improve safety when passing cyclists? </p> http://bikingtoronto.com/forum/topic.php?id=221#post-511 Sat, 22 Aug 2009 13:35:05 +0000 Duncan 511@http://bikingtoronto.com/forum/ <p>Hah, Todd. I used to ruin my days by reading the comments on the big news sites. Makes the blood boil some days.</p> <p>It's hard to find anyone talking to motorists about bikes, other than the typical "cyclists are threatening to take over" type stuff. This was an encouraging find, although I fear the audience who most needs to read this (for example 50% of the drivers on my morning commute) won't ever see it. </p> http://bikingtoronto.com/forum/topic.php?id=221#post-510 Sat, 22 Aug 2009 09:40:30 +0000 toddtyrtle 510@http://bikingtoronto.com/forum/ <p>Thanks, Duncan. I really like this article. It does a good job, in my opinion, of telling it like it is. There are jerks operating every kind of vehicle no matter what the commentors on various sites may say.</p> <p>Yeah, I know, I take those folks *far* too seriously ;-) </p> http://bikingtoronto.com/forum/topic.php?id=221#post-508 Fri, 21 Aug 2009 14:37:07 +0000 Duncan 508@http://bikingtoronto.com/forum/ <p>I haven't seen too many articles directed at motorists concerning bicycle safety... this may be the first one lately:</p> <p><strong><a href="http://www.dailyxy.com/daily-xy/cars/roads-not-just-for-cars-any-more/">Roads: Not Just For Cars Any More</a></strong></p> <p><img src="http://www.dailyxy.com/wp-content/themes/gazette.new/thumb.php?src=http://www.dailyxy.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/bikes-in-traffic.jpg&amp;w=399&amp;h=242&amp;zc=0&amp;q=95"></p> <p><blockquote>My pulse quickens when I see cars approaching bikes. Two wheels are so vulnerable – and so many drivers clearly still don’t believe bikes belong. A few inches and …</p> <p>Of course there are those tedious born-again cyclists who believe that, since they don’t pollute, all laws and road etiquette don’t apply to them. They incur the wrath of drivers and unfairly make the roads less safe for their brethren. Never fear: If you believe in karma – or statistics – their number’s coming up.</p> <p>But regardless of who’s at fault, you never want to hear that soft and ugly crunch when you’re behind the wheel. You simply wouldn’t sleep well ever again. So here are five driving habits you can practice immediately to keep your sleep sound and make the roads safer for those sane cyclists:</p> <p>Don’t trust your mirror. Just like drivers, many cyclists are imbeciles who have a gift for living in your blind spot. Before switching lanes, turning, or opening your door, glance over your shoulder and check to be sure.</p> <p>Use your indicator. Just like drivers, not all cyclists are imbeciles. Some are happy to share and take their cues from others on the road. Communicate your intentions by signaling. It’s not that hard.</p> <p>Pass bikes slowly and only when there is no oncoming traffic. Be patient and wait for your opportunity. Bicycles are vehicles entitled to use as much of the lane as they want. Give them at least three feet (they wobble) when passing.</p> <p>Watch your inside when turning right. While you’re scanning left for oncoming traffic, some putzes squeeze between the curb and your car which is slowly veering right. They’re supposed to wait behind but many proceed and indicate their intentions by waving their finger. However I’ve seen motorists who, suddenly surprised, accidentally hit the accelerator instead of the brake.</p> <p>Try to make eye contact with the cyclist so you can each read each other’s intentions.</blockquote></p> <p>Via <a href="http://www.dailyxy.com/daily-xy/cars/roads-not-just-for-cars-any-more/">DailyXY</a> </p>