OT, but interesting, bit about the US and a cyclist killing a jogger.

On Sat, 9 Oct 2010 10:32:23 +0100, "Mrcheerful"
wrote:

Tony Raven wrote:
Mrcheerful wrote:

Different situation.
They were on a shared use path, and probably travelling in the same
direction.
As a vehicular road user: if you find pedestrians walking in the
road, and they cannot see you, then yes, it is a good idea to
establish contact and slow down if you don't get it, whether you are
on a bike or a car, (especially if it is a quiet vehicle). the
highway code has advice on this.

I look forward to experiencing that on the (shared use) road when I'm
cycling and I'm passed by a car but I won't hold my breath for it.

Tony

I have found that a warning toot when approaching a wobbly cyclist would
usually be met with a torrent of abuse and/or waved appendages.



I find it better to wait until you are just about to pass - and then
give a real good hoot on the horn.

This is the best way to make them aware of your presence and much
safer for all parties.

JMS wrote:
On Sat, 9 Oct 2010 10:32:23 +0100, "Mrcheerful"
wrote:

Tony Raven wrote:
Mrcheerful wrote:

Different situation.
They were on a shared use path, and probably travelling in the same
direction.
As a vehicular road user: if you find pedestrians walking in the
road, and they cannot see you, then yes, it is a good idea to
establish contact and slow down if you don't get it, whether you
are on a bike or a car, (especially if it is a quiet vehicle). the
highway code has advice on this.

I look forward to experiencing that on the (shared use) road when
I'm cycling and I'm passed by a car but I won't hold my breath for
it.

Tony

I have found that a warning toot when approaching a wobbly cyclist
would usually be met with a torrent of abuse and/or waved appendages.



I find it better to wait until you are just about to pass - and then
give a real good hoot on the horn.

This is the best way to make them aware of your presence and much
safer for all parties.

What, with one of those really loud horns? Like this one:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v8yNzEviJB4