This is true but it’s a fact of life here.
I dont wish her any harm. .. An OAP with a walking stick .. she would collapse if a cyclist brushed her. And she walks there every day during school run. If she could delay by 30 mins, she wuld miss the traffic
We can all improve. Anyone who thinks they are a good driver is the most dangerous, because they think they've got nothing to learn. Every day's a school day.
I suspect most schools are built on nice quiet roads, they only become busy when the school opens and people drive their little darlings to school.
We dread 'tourist season' on our single track road network.
If you cannot reverse a car do not drive on single track roads.
Last year I had a stalemate with a woman who was 50 yards past a lay bye on a straight bit of road.
I got our of my car and pointed this out to her at the same time saying I would have to reverse 400 yards sharply downhill on a winding road.
'But I cannot reverse this car' was the response.
'Well start learning' I responded and within 20 yards she was basically sideways across the road
And yes it was a massive Chelsea tractor.
And Yes I ended up doing the reversing.
And by then she had a little convoy follow her down the hill.
I went to school at the top of our road.
, and yet no new schools to suit. Large numbers of kids are not near their local schools and whilst many walk it only needs a small percentage to get dropped off to cause problems. It's the fault of planners, that's an oxymoron in itself, that there is so much inappropriate traffic as much as over protective parents.
As an ex cycle rider....most drivers don't have a clue how close/near they come to taking somebody out. I finally got to the point after so many close calls I called it quits. My wife appreciates the decision....shocked actually, I made a good decision which is fairly rareThere are two discussions going now. In terms of schools, looking at the town I live in, the schools are old and established, near the centre. In the last 10 years, 3 in particular, big new housing estates have been built on the edge of town, who needs green fields
In terms of the OP, I drive on country lanes most days. I'm aware that cyclists could be around a corner and drive accordingly but at least they have some speed going. Runners and walkers on country lanes are a different kettle of fish. They have every right to be there but just because you can doesn't mean that it is wise and dangerous moments can't occur. Thanks heavens for hi-vis gear and a slap around the head for anyone on the road who doesn't wear any.
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Yes muppets.As an ex cycle rider....most drivers don't have a clue how close/near they come to taking somebody out. I finally got to the point after so many close calls I called it quits. My wife appreciates the decision....shocked actually, I made a good decision which is fairly rare
I think the govt info adverts in the past few years have been quite good about that. I know most drivers I see now take a massive swing out to pass a cyclist. Not all will and sadly you only need one bad one to kill or maim. I wouldn't cycle on anything other than a cycle way. Too dangerous. If I lived in Holland or Germany then it would be a different kettle of fish.As an ex cycle rider....most drivers don't have a clue how close/near they come to taking somebody out. I finally got to the point after so many close calls I called it quits. My wife appreciates the decision....shocked actually, I made a good decision which is fairly rare
I would really like to cycle again....I can't run anymore. But....mixing with crazy people in cars is only getting worse. It is what it is.....I'll stick to walking. My wife still seems to like me for some strange reason.....figure I should stick around. I sure miss being able to run......
As an ex cycle rider....most drivers don't have a clue how close/near they come to taking somebody out. I finally got to the point after so many close calls I called it quits. My wife appreciates the decision....shocked actually, I made a good decision which is fairly rare
I also turned into a recumbent rider (Bacchetta Giro 26)....and the studies show that cars give recumbents more room just because they are different. In real life......the hard metal of cars inches/feet from me would indicate near death.....repeatedly. I could have kept riding.....and hoping the stats would save me.....I chose to just save me, and heck with the stats.
