The cyclists is correctly positioned in the road, towards the center of the lane, taking a primary position as its rather narrow/poor road surface. The car driver is perfectly entitled, and able, to overtake when safe to do so, and if they were a good driver, they could easily overtake when the road is straight and cler, but this driver chose to overtake on what looks like a blind bend with traffic comming in the opposite direction - 100% car driver error.
Both the cyclist and driver were at fault, you shouldn't have been in the middle of the road, doing that is idiotic at best and shows absolutely no road sense (or indeed any sense what so ever) and the driver should not have overtaken but should have remained a reasonable distance back from you until it was safe to overtake.
All we see in this video is an impatient driver and a lunatic cyclist almost cause an accident between them.
Nothing wrong with being in the middle of the road at that point - its the safest position to take when it would be unsafe for a vehicle to pass. Where in the Highway Code does it say a cyclist can't use certain road positions? It doesn't. Correct positioning, including the middle of the lane when necessary, is vital for safe cycling.
@domd1979 if unless posted a cyclist has every right to use the whole road. it is the cyclist who shows courtesy to let other cars pass with ease. here is an example of a time to take up the whole road. i would have done the same thing because when cars start passing me to closely i move to the middle of the road to allow the driver to think twice about passing.
Why shouldn't he be in the middle of the road? he can use the entire lane if he wants. The megane wouldn't of done it to a motorbike so why do it to the cyclist. Typical arrogant car driver attitudes towards two wheels. Maybe you 4 wheeled box drivers should concentrate on getting the basics right, like looking at junctions before preaching.
@jmccmc A cyclist SHOULD be in the middle of the road - ESPECIALLY in this sort of situation. The middle of the road is the standard position for a cyclist because it's the safest place to be. Unfortunately, car drivers do not understand the rules of the road.
@jmccmc You need to read cyclecraft; it explains the primary and secondary road positions and why the cyclist was absolutely correct to assume the primary under those circumstances.
@jmccmc A bike is a vehicle and under road rules the world over has the right to the ENTIRE lane - that most cyclists stay to one side is a courtesy to other road users. If a cyclist chooses to take up the lane there is generally a very good reason for it.
All the driver can say is get out of the road, or you were in the middle of the road, or use the bike lane. Car drivers know absoutley nothing about cycling..period.
Amazing, given he's in such a rush that he has to overtake you in the face of oncoming traffic, that he could spare time to slow down and shout something at you. Twit.
Were you making popcorn while filming this ?
SINEKT 8 months ago 2
The cyclists is correctly positioned in the road, towards the center of the lane, taking a primary position as its rather narrow/poor road surface. The car driver is perfectly entitled, and able, to overtake when safe to do so, and if they were a good driver, they could easily overtake when the road is straight and cler, but this driver chose to overtake on what looks like a blind bend with traffic comming in the opposite direction - 100% car driver error.
stewsith 10 months ago
@stewsith
It wasn't driver error,it was incredibly piss poor driving...
carsruleok 7 months ago
why cant drivers wait a few seconds to see whats around the coner?
deColganator 10 months ago
@deColganator because slowing down and being a minute or less late is more important than anyone else's safety
122ffsdd 10 months ago
are you carrying a Geiger-counter?
EssieP 1 year ago 2
not your place to do that, just causing bigger problem
andyr798ken 1 year ago
Rushing to the scene of the accident. Almost got there too!
fourseasoncyclist 2 years ago
Looking at the state of the road surface i doubt any position on it could be described as safe.
Red Megane driver was a moron of monumental proportions though.
theonlyjoker1 2 years ago 6
Dunno why Mr. Megane gets so angry at the cyclist for his crappy overtaking.
It's great how the cyclist carries on throughout, at a steady speed.
xlqex 3 years ago
Both the cyclist and driver were at fault, you shouldn't have been in the middle of the road, doing that is idiotic at best and shows absolutely no road sense (or indeed any sense what so ever) and the driver should not have overtaken but should have remained a reasonable distance back from you until it was safe to overtake.
All we see in this video is an impatient driver and a lunatic cyclist almost cause an accident between them.
jmccmc 3 years ago
Nothing wrong with being in the middle of the road at that point - its the safest position to take when it would be unsafe for a vehicle to pass. Where in the Highway Code does it say a cyclist can't use certain road positions? It doesn't. Correct positioning, including the middle of the lane when necessary, is vital for safe cycling.
domd1979 3 years ago
@domd1979 he would have been safer if you'd just stayed to the left and let him pass...
AdamScott82 1 year ago 2
@AdamScott82
Nope, it wouldn't. If I'd have been to the left, I would have been squeezed right up the kerb and possibly hit.
domd1979 11 months ago
@domd1979 if unless posted a cyclist has every right to use the whole road. it is the cyclist who shows courtesy to let other cars pass with ease. here is an example of a time to take up the whole road. i would have done the same thing because when cars start passing me to closely i move to the middle of the road to allow the driver to think twice about passing.
122ffsdd 10 months ago
Idk about other cities, but where I''m from--Santa Cruz--cyclists are legally allowed to take up an entire lane.
JoskiiWoskii 3 years ago
Why shouldn't he be in the middle of the road? he can use the entire lane if he wants. The megane wouldn't of done it to a motorbike so why do it to the cyclist. Typical arrogant car driver attitudes towards two wheels. Maybe you 4 wheeled box drivers should concentrate on getting the basics right, like looking at junctions before preaching.
bwfc4eva86 3 years ago
@jmccmc A cyclist SHOULD be in the middle of the road - ESPECIALLY in this sort of situation. The middle of the road is the standard position for a cyclist because it's the safest place to be. Unfortunately, car drivers do not understand the rules of the road.
BeeryUSA 1 year ago
@jmccmc You need to read cyclecraft; it explains the primary and secondary road positions and why the cyclist was absolutely correct to assume the primary under those circumstances.
gadgetmind 1 year ago 3
@gadgetmind Definitely no doubt in my mind about using primary there - it isn't safe to do anything else.
domd1979 11 months ago
There are two problems.
1. Hugging the kerb puts your wheels where all the broken glass, debris, etc. collects and increases the chances of a puncture.
2. Hugging the kerb encourages idiots following to try and squeeze beteen you and oncoming traffic which greatly increase the risk of an accident.
A person on the road is entitled to use all of the lane and travel at an appropriate speed, whether on a horse and cart, cyle or car.
AAGruntpuddock 7 months ago
@jmccmc A bike is a vehicle and under road rules the world over has the right to the ENTIRE lane - that most cyclists stay to one side is a courtesy to other road users. If a cyclist chooses to take up the lane there is generally a very good reason for it.
Digdigs2 4 months ago
All the driver can say is get out of the road, or you were in the middle of the road, or use the bike lane. Car drivers know absoutley nothing about cycling..period.
Dershnof 3 years ago
another selfish idiot with a car - what a plonker
TCTC68 3 years ago
Very bad overtake! Thank goodness the car coming the other way wasn't a little faster.
magnatom 3 years ago
Amazing, given he's in such a rush that he has to overtake you in the face of oncoming traffic, that he could spare time to slow down and shout something at you. Twit.
jezhiggins 3 years ago
I think that driver was an impatient idiot! What a stupid overtake.
lsmike 3 years ago