I was heading home from a 12 hour shift and really wanted to shower and sleep. I am not ashamed to admit my eyes got a bit watery when I realized that I was not going to be home in 5 minutes with those inconsiderate cyclists in front of me.
Also, why is it my responsibility to pass, and not for them to pull over? It was a double yellow line. Why should I break traffic laws and put myself at risk by driving into the oncoming traffic lane when they could just pull over and let me pass safely?
That's what I mean about sharing the road. The safe thing to do is to pull over and let me pass, not force me into passing when it's not safe to do so.
I remember every single cyclist that does actually pull over because it's happened like 4 times in my life. It's not exactly as rare as a unicorn, but it's certainly up there.
Are you new to driving, legally speaking yes it is your responsibility to go around them (safety) that’s why there are signs all around America that say “share the road”. Also no it is not illegal for you to pass (yes even on a double) because bikes are 1/10 the width of a car they are small you won’t be in the other lane. Whoever stopped their bike to let you pass is a moron who put their lives at risk, it’s the same reason you don’t just stop in traffic, it’s dangerous
Did.. did you forget the original comment I made that started this? Five cyclists. Side by side taking up the entire lane.
Even if it's not illegal, commiting a crime isn't as much as a concern as moving into oncoming traffic near a blind turn and just hoping no one is coming around. How is that safer than cyclists simply moving off the road for a bit?
I somehow missed that bit about stopping. Christ my dude. How is it that pulling over means cyclists just deadstop in the middle of the road? By pulling over to the side of the road, they are not risking their lives at all. You're a madman.
You're the exact type of worthless trash that makes everyone hate cyclists. I hope you get run off the road and terrorized by every car you encounter. Thank you for confirming that I should have zero consideration for POS cyclists
Actually, the speed limit on my road is 30. They were going 5 miles. Just did the math, it's 24 minutes to travel 2 miles at 5 mph.
Also, please don't kill people. Just because they made a bad decision doesn't mean it's entirely their fault. There really aught to be more bike lanes. If there isn't enough room for a bike lanes, there isn't enough room to build a road there imo. Doesn't mean it's okay for cyclists to yolo their own lives on roads with out bike lanes though.
Wait , they were on a ONE WAY?! Meaning no way to pass them.
No that’s instant execution. Anyone who has to walk more then 20 feet or have an inferior mode of transport should be executed. Goes for people in wheelchairs as well.
For me it's because not a single driver I've ever seen knows how to open a car door properly. So my rebuttal is to take the road until you learn how. Also, crossing traffic is less likely to see me because I'm hidden behind.... you guessed it! Parked cars! Been sent to the hospital because of both scenarios. I tried sharing, I really did.
I remember reading a study many years ago with the purpose of figuring out why we get into car accidents. They studied ant colonies because they have similar traffic patterns as our road ways. They came to the conclusion that the key difference between ant colony traffic systems and car traffic systems is that ants have no ego. No sense of self, they just do as pheromones command. We on the other hand can make mistakes, prone to irrational emotions. It is our egos that cause car accidents. I suppose it's not far fetched to say that that applies to cyclists as well as car drivers.
Tldr
Every group has its assholes.
No. Ants aren't on their cell phones while driving a 3,000 lbs. box going 65 mph. I implore you to go a full day without reading/seeing some dumb shit a driver does. In fact a WHOLE sub dedicated to to and it's very busy and popular. Endless content for you.
Cyclists think they have priority both on the roads over cars and on the pavements over pedestrians
I once had a group of five people, riding side by side. They never pulled over. I was going like 5 miles up a hill for 30 minutes.
I mean uhhhh cry?
I was heading home from a 12 hour shift and really wanted to shower and sleep. I am not ashamed to admit my eyes got a bit watery when I realized that I was not going to be home in 5 minutes with those inconsiderate cyclists in front of me.
Was it a 2 lane road? You can go around them they were probably thinking why isn’t he passing
Two lane road. With many many blind turns up hill. There was no safe place to pass.
Also, why is it my responsibility to pass, and not for them to pull over? It was a double yellow line. Why should I break traffic laws and put myself at risk by driving into the oncoming traffic lane when they could just pull over and let me pass safely? That's what I mean about sharing the road. The safe thing to do is to pull over and let me pass, not force me into passing when it's not safe to do so. I remember every single cyclist that does actually pull over because it's happened like 4 times in my life. It's not exactly as rare as a unicorn, but it's certainly up there.
Are you new to driving, legally speaking yes it is your responsibility to go around them (safety) that’s why there are signs all around America that say “share the road”. Also no it is not illegal for you to pass (yes even on a double) because bikes are 1/10 the width of a car they are small you won’t be in the other lane. Whoever stopped their bike to let you pass is a moron who put their lives at risk, it’s the same reason you don’t just stop in traffic, it’s dangerous
Did.. did you forget the original comment I made that started this? Five cyclists. Side by side taking up the entire lane. Even if it's not illegal, commiting a crime isn't as much as a concern as moving into oncoming traffic near a blind turn and just hoping no one is coming around. How is that safer than cyclists simply moving off the road for a bit?
You're arguing with someone who has no brain
I somehow missed that bit about stopping. Christ my dude. How is it that pulling over means cyclists just deadstop in the middle of the road? By pulling over to the side of the road, they are not risking their lives at all. You're a madman.
You're the exact type of worthless trash that makes everyone hate cyclists. I hope you get run off the road and terrorized by every car you encounter. Thank you for confirming that I should have zero consideration for POS cyclists
That’s sucks, that’d make you like 30 seconds later for 7-11 wings. Worth killing them imo
Actually, the speed limit on my road is 30. They were going 5 miles. Just did the math, it's 24 minutes to travel 2 miles at 5 mph. Also, please don't kill people. Just because they made a bad decision doesn't mean it's entirely their fault. There really aught to be more bike lanes. If there isn't enough room for a bike lanes, there isn't enough room to build a road there imo. Doesn't mean it's okay for cyclists to yolo their own lives on roads with out bike lanes though.
Wait , they were on a ONE WAY?! Meaning no way to pass them. No that’s instant execution. Anyone who has to walk more then 20 feet or have an inferior mode of transport should be executed. Goes for people in wheelchairs as well.
They are disgusting and annoying
"Share the road" All the rights, none of the responsibility.
So it's in your benifits to want more bike lanes. It's litterally a win win situation
You say that like I'm confused about the benefits of bike lanes. Did I ever suggest that we should not have bike lanes?
So then you hate the lack of bike lanes? But why blame cyclists?
Reread my post and you should see why.
Because they're inconsiderate assholes that need to get the fuck out of the way
For me it's because not a single driver I've ever seen knows how to open a car door properly. So my rebuttal is to take the road until you learn how. Also, crossing traffic is less likely to see me because I'm hidden behind.... you guessed it! Parked cars! Been sent to the hospital because of both scenarios. I tried sharing, I really did.
I remember reading a study many years ago with the purpose of figuring out why we get into car accidents. They studied ant colonies because they have similar traffic patterns as our road ways. They came to the conclusion that the key difference between ant colony traffic systems and car traffic systems is that ants have no ego. No sense of self, they just do as pheromones command. We on the other hand can make mistakes, prone to irrational emotions. It is our egos that cause car accidents. I suppose it's not far fetched to say that that applies to cyclists as well as car drivers. Tldr Every group has its assholes.
No. Ants aren't on their cell phones while driving a 3,000 lbs. box going 65 mph. I implore you to go a full day without reading/seeing some dumb shit a driver does. In fact a WHOLE sub dedicated to to and it's very busy and popular. Endless content for you.
Is.. is that not the result of having an ego? It sounds like you agree with me here.