01-23-09 jeep passes closely second time plus conversation

I and another cyclist confront a Jeep driver regarding unsafe passing. The driver recommends that we keep to the bicycle lanes, which are obstructed by snow and parked cars.

Category:

Autos & Vehicles

Tags:

• Cambridge
• bicycle
• unsafe
• passing
• motorist
• bike
• lane

[jon24gies]

So you're blaming the Jeep for the driver's arrogant actions? I don't mean to sound like a prick but know the facts before you go bashing a name brand because of the people who own them. I own a Jeep CJ and I give pedestrians and cyclists plenty of room on the roads. Is it the Jeep's fault for being bought by a dumb ass driver? No.

[cambridgecyclist]

@jon24gies Of course not. I'm referencing the driver of a Jeep, not the vehicle itself, which is useless without someone to drive it. If you look at the premise of this channel, and the other videos in it, it should be clear that brand names are not being singled out.

[jimmypoulincriket]

He did like you, you were on the street instead of you're reserved lane...

[cambridgecyclist]

Bicyclists are not required to use the bicycle lane in Cambridge. They can legally use the bicycle lane as well as the car lane. The reverse is not true for cars -- cars are not legally permitted to use the bicycle lane for travel.

The bicycle lane had cars blocking it, and was not safe for travel. Therefore, I am supposed to use the car lane.

[ausbodie]

It's typical. So many angry people, all alone, in their big cars in a hurry to go nowhere. It requires a mental change for people to realise we can't indefinitely continue this love affair with gas guzzling producing cars. More freeways won't solve the problem.

[carsruleok]

@ausbodie

Protected in their tin boxes so sod everyone else.

[burnzy3210]

he gave you a gentle beep and passed you wide dude, you wanna come to london and see how close people get

[CaptainCocaine]

It didn't look like ha passed you that close at all. He was over halfway in the other lane as he passed, if that's too close, then you were too far into the travel lane.

He was a douche for using the cycle lane as a turn lane, though. That's not cool at all.

[jon24gies]

Oh well that is city Jeep drivers for you, out in the country where we live we actually use Jeeps for their intended purposes. People like that buzz me all the time but I just get out of their way, I know that on a bike I do not stand a chance against a big four wheel drive truck. I usually avoid busy streets any way I can anymore.

[Brandon3060]

You're in the right here.

[morningwaits619]

tht other guy looks like a fag with his green jacket