(10-14-2016, 05:00 AM)c-breezy_imp Wrote: [ -> ]Some lady, in a minivan, who I thought made eye contact, proceeded to make a right turn right in front of me on the way to work this morning! Luckily I was able to go around her since I made sure I had space. Definitely made me think again, and then I come on the forum and see this thread. I love riding so much though!
c-breezy, I don't think it can be said often enough that you will never, ever know, looking from your saddle to the eyes of the driver in a car whether you have actually made eye contact. Watch the wheels. If they move, act.
(10-14-2016, 06:56 AM)Cormanus_imp Wrote: [ -> ] (10-14-2016, 05:00 AM)c-breezy_imp Wrote: [ -> ]Some lady, in a minivan, who I thought made eye contact, proceeded to make a right turn right in front of me on the way to work this morning! Luckily I was able to go around her since I made sure I had space. Definitely made me think again, and then I come on the forum and see this thread. I love riding so much though!
c-breezy, I don't think it can be said often enough that you will never, ever know, looking from your saddle to the eyes of the driver in a car whether you have actually made eye contact. Watch the wheels. If they move, act.
Yup, I pretty much assume every cager is ready to do something unexpected. It's a blessing and a curse - riding a bike feels amazing and makes the commute fun, but then, so many bad drivers out there!