sussex2 wrote:http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/2014/01/27/road-rage-video-shows-driver-punching-bike-rider_n_4673340.html?utm_hp_ref=uk
Have a look at that!
I cannot see any reason for the aggression on either part and do not believe any reasonable person could either. They both behaved in a totally and utterly stupid manner; there is no other way to put it.
What need was there to be so aggressive?
Ancient wrote:sussex2 wrote:http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/2014/01/27/road-rage-video-shows-driver-punching-bike-rider_n_4673340.html?utm_hp_ref=uk
Have a look at that!
I cannot see any reason for the aggression on either part and do not believe any reasonable person could either. They both behaved in a totally and utterly stupid manner; there is no other way to put it.
What need was there to be so aggressive?
Fear.
It is quite frightening when somone runs over your foot, (or otherwise shows complete disregard for your safety). We also have no idea what either of them had experienced in the run-up to the incident.
No excuses either way, but physical violence was out of all proportion to the situation.
ericonabike wrote:The ASZ was filling up with cyclists. The driver felt that this was unacceptable [happens A LOT] and drove onto it, potentially putting them in danger when the lights change. This was pointed out to him [in a reasonable manner, I thought]. He then drove off over the cyclist's foot! Adrenalin kicked in and blind anger took over.
Give us a break Sussex2 - I try very hard, both in car and on bike, to remain serene and in control at all times. But it is infinitely easier to do that in a car, when others' actions are far more likely to inconvenience or annoy you, rather than kill you.
Incidentally, and for a little light relief, this post by a cycling blogger gives the subject a novel twist: http://aseasyasridingabike.wordpress.com/2014/01/24/if-driving-in-britain-was-like-cycling-in-britain/
ericonabike wrote:This was pointed out to him [in a reasonable manner, I thought]
Custom24 wrote:GJD wrote:I just don't think that's the responsible way to respond.
At the point where the Audi has just moved up into the ASL, what would have been reasonable?
Custom24 wrote:GJD wrote:I just don't think that's the responsible way to respond.
At the point where the Audi has just moved up into the ASL, what would have been reasonable?
GJD wrote:Custom24 wrote:GJD wrote:I just don't think that's the responsible way to respond.
At the point where the Audi has just moved up into the ASL, what would have been reasonable?
Deal with the hazard without personalising it. Know that you're the better person if that helps. Basically the same response as any time you realise you're sharing the road with an arse at the moment - keep calm and carry on.
jont wrote:sussex2 wrote:Never attempt to educate other road users except by example.
Easy to say, but harder to do when fight/flight kicks in and you're feeling very threatened by a big piece of metal that has nearly run you over.
GJD wrote:Both as bad as each other.
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