When I drive I’m aware that I’m in the killing machine which means to me that if a bike comes to an intersection and doesn’t look like they’re stopping I consider them having the right of way no matter the situation.
I make space for mopeds and give them also extra care if they’re doing something dumb just because in a collision I’m not the one getting injured. For example in a congested roundabout I know they’re probably going to filter through and pass in front of my car so I just make space so that it can be done safely.
right? honestly i can’t fathom daring to drive faster than 15km/h anywhere there’s even a 1% chance of there being people outside of a vehicle nearby.
40km/h on a bike feels uncomfortably fast on a city street! But drivers will merrily fucking do that speed in a pedestrian area, because who gives a fuck if i pulp a toddler or a dog?
When I drive I’m aware that I’m in the killing machine which means to me that if a bike comes to an intersection and doesn’t look like they’re stopping I consider them having the right of way no matter the situation.
I make space for mopeds and give them also extra care if they’re doing something dumb just because in a collision I’m not the one getting injured. For example in a congested roundabout I know they’re probably going to filter through and pass in front of my car so I just make space so that it can be done safely.
Safe and predictable.
right? honestly i can’t fathom daring to drive faster than 15km/h anywhere there’s even a 1% chance of there being people outside of a vehicle nearby.
40km/h on a bike feels uncomfortably fast on a city street! But drivers will merrily fucking do that speed in a pedestrian area, because who gives a fuck if i pulp a toddler or a dog?
Ha, look at this loser with their empathy!
(/s if it wasn’t clear)