05-17-2019, 04:17 AM
Intersections are the worst, regardless of the color of the traffic signal, your vehicle, or who has the right of way. I'm glad the driver was attentive and watching out for you. We've probably all done something similar in the past, and it usually makes for a good learning experience that isn't repeated. I'm certainly glad you're okay.
I used to ride in a hurried and impatient manner, whether that meant routinely speeding, following too closely, passing over the double yellow, etc. I had lots of close calls, mostly my fault, and mostly attributable to my assertive riding behavior. But something changed about five years ago and now I'm finding myself to be more patient, yielding, and defensive behind the wheel. It's probably just age.
I used to ride in a hurried and impatient manner, whether that meant routinely speeding, following too closely, passing over the double yellow, etc. I had lots of close calls, mostly my fault, and mostly attributable to my assertive riding behavior. But something changed about five years ago and now I'm finding myself to be more patient, yielding, and defensive behind the wheel. It's probably just age.