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Old 12-08-2015, 15:13   #102
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Re: Yet again - Cyclist Killed in London

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Originally Posted by Kursk View Post
Some of the people who cycle around London are from other (more forward-thinking) Countries in which cycling is given greater precedence in road strategies and practices. This, together with the fact that Britons tend to be inexplicably aggressive when they get behind the wheel, contributes to the potential for disaster.

It is not only 'stupid' cyclists that get killed by stupid motorists. Many motorists fail the rocket science test daily; it's just that for cyclists, and I accept that there are varying rider skill levels as there is driving ability, the result can be catastrophic.

No, it would be poor judgement. But then, town planners are guilty of poor judgement for not properly accommodating all road users within their designs. The result is bolt-on arrangements for cyclists that are just not good enough.
Have to agree with much of what you say.

When my father started teaching me to drive, well over 40 years ago, he said:

"Just remember that everyone on the road is an idiot, including you, and you won't go far wrong!"
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