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Old August 14th 17, 01:48 PM posted to uk.rec.cycling
jnugent
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Default Cyclists say the funniest things

On 14/08/2017 11:22, TMS320 wrote:
On 13/08/17 03:27, Rob Morley wrote TMS320 wrote:

Oh, not that stupid "no indicator" problem again.


No indicator, and failure to make proper observation before pulling
out - I think that would be a driving test fail.


If the one overtaking was the one taking the driving test, it would also
be a fail. Proper observation includes noticing the proximity of junctions.

If you can't read
the junction and the traffic, and blindly assume the best it is
*your* problem.


The driver blindly assumed that nobody would be approaching from the
offside rear. In a situation like this where both parties have
contributed to the problem there's a tendency to apportion more blame
to the road user who changed direction without warning.


Primary blame is about insurance compensation or decisions in a law
court. That is only one part of it. Allowing yourself to get caught up
in a situation that is easy to predict and easy to avoid is another.
Best to avoid the morgue/ hospital bed/ insurance claims/ courts where
possible.

If all road users took the attitude that it is ok to blunder on because
another is not following the rules the roads would be complete mayhem.
Be careful about what you wish for.


"Allowing yourself to get caught up in a situation that is easy to
predict and easy to avoid is [best avoided]."

Like a cyclist ploughing through a group of pedestrians on a pedestrian
crossing (whether the lights are red or green for him), and whether or
not he employs the standard technique of bellowing a few choice
obscenities at his hapless victims as he approaches?

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