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Safety inflation
On 4/13/2021 1:13 AM, John B. wrote:
On Mon, 12 Apr 2021 22:31:49 -0400, Frank Krygowski wrote: On 4/12/2021 9:37 PM, John B. wrote: On Mon, 12 Apr 2021 12:47:43 -0400, Frank Krygowski wrote: Taking your response from bottom to top: I have certainly NOT ignored that half of bike crashes are cyclists' fault. I've agreed many times. That's one reason I'm such a proponent of cycling education. Well, I looked it up and in 2021 it is estimated that some 70% of the U.S. population has, or will have, a auto driver's license and as these people have to, I believe in all states, be tested in the traffic code as well as the ability to drive it would seem that most people do know the traffic code. But cyclists require further training? I'd say so. Licenses or no, far too many people think they can do whatever they want on a bike - that rules don't apply. After all, you're the one whose most frequently said half of deaths are the cyclists' fault. Be careful not to argue against yourself. I don't believe that I am. The most common reason for bicycle caused collisions in the L.S. study was riding the wrong way. Does one require a master's degree in bicycle riding to know that it is bad joss to ride the wrong way ? Choosing the proper side of the road involves just the most basic knowledge, not a master's degree. But it's still quite common to see wrong way cyclists. It's common enough that the behavior has a nickname: "Salmon riding." I've certainly seen plenty of it, and can give many interesting anecdotes, if you like. To illustrate: Many years ago I and several other members of our bike club arranged to do Bike Safety talks at some middle school assemblies. After the very first one, we had an outraged parent come up to us and angrily chew us out, saying "Don't you dare tell my kid to ride on the right side of the road! He's supposed to ride where he can see the cars coming!" Or I can tell about the young engineer (one of my former students) commuting to work who was stopped by a cop and forced to ride facing traffic. Or the young punk who turned around and chased me on his bike after I chewed him out for riding wrong way straight at me... and more. We've gotten enough argument on that point that our club has a handout explaining _why_ bicyclists are supposed to ride with traffic, not facing it. But about education - This popped up in my news feed today: https://www.straitstimes.com/singapo...sts-as-part-of -- - Frank Krygowski |
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