Too many idiots like this on the road , CARS think they own the roads , i ride in a similar manner a good 2 to 3 feet from the kerb stops then scraping past
He probably was insured -- and possibly even passed a driving test -- but it still didn't prevent him from driving like an idiot did it! -- I'd rather have 100 cyclists like this one in front of my car than one idiot driver in a car like this one behind me.
Glad to know you drive like that because you've got insurance!
3rd party liability is a standard part of almost all house insurance (even contents-only). Driving is excluded but cycling is covered - so almost all cyclists are insured.
Anyway, it's the driver who would have lost his no claims here, if contact had occurred.
In fairness to the driver, I think you were probably a little too pedantic on holding to the primary position. It looked like there may have been room for them to overtake safely had you moved over a little - though that may have just been a trick of the camera position.
Of course, his relentless leaning on the horn does mark him out as a complete and utter moron . . . and once he'd started, there's no way you should have got out of the way!
You were absolutely right to stop. He could have been using his horn to warn you about something dangerous happening to your bike. The fact that you then held him up trying to find out what was the problem was rather unfortunate for the poor driver...... ;-)
You're a brave man remonstrating with an aggressive cager like that but quite right too. No way would I ride in the gutter no matter what honking took place. Well done.
If someone did that to me I'd just cycle really slowly infront of them for as long as possible.
hiu62f 3 years ago
Too many idiots like this on the road , CARS think they own the roads , i ride in a similar manner a good 2 to 3 feet from the kerb stops then scraping past
antipike 3 years ago
At least the FIAT PUNTO 1.2 (99-02) ELX 16V 3D was insured unlike yourself I would assume.
stad250 3 years ago
1) As a CTC member, I have full insurance when cycling.
2) There are more uninsured cars than the total amount of cyclists in this country.
3) Driving an insured car does not give someone the right to try and intimidate other road users.
md451 3 years ago
He probably was insured -- and possibly even passed a driving test -- but it still didn't prevent him from driving like an idiot did it! -- I'd rather have 100 cyclists like this one in front of my car than one idiot driver in a car like this one behind me.
TCTC68 3 years ago
Glad to know you drive like that because you've got insurance!
3rd party liability is a standard part of almost all house insurance (even contents-only). Driving is excluded but cycling is covered - so almost all cyclists are insured.
Anyway, it's the driver who would have lost his no claims here, if contact had occurred.
EdinburghFixed 3 years ago
In fairness to the driver, I think you were probably a little too pedantic on holding to the primary position. It looked like there may have been room for them to overtake safely had you moved over a little - though that may have just been a trick of the camera position.
Of course, his relentless leaning on the horn does mark him out as a complete and utter moron . . . and once he'd started, there's no way you should have got out of the way!
KarlOnSea 3 years ago
You were absolutely right to stop. He could have been using his horn to warn you about something dangerous happening to your bike. The fact that you then held him up trying to find out what was the problem was rather unfortunate for the poor driver...... ;-)
magnatom 3 years ago
W481BFC is an idiot driver that represents the small but ever increasing number of twat car drivers on the road
There was absolutely nothing wrong with your positioning (as you know)
Well done for keeping your position and cool -- if it was me -- the red mist might of descended
nickperry68 3 years ago
Perhaps a bit foolish stopping to argue with him.
mrcellophane99 3 years ago
If people could just have a little patience. Be careful out there!
socomcorky 3 years ago
You're a brave man remonstrating with an aggressive cager like that but quite right too. No way would I ride in the gutter no matter what honking took place. Well done.
rob58mcdonald 3 years ago