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a pedestrian has the right of way, should they step into the road you should do your up-most to avoid a collision regardless of whether your a cyclist, motorist or in charge of a horse.
Is correct. And similarly drivers should do their utmost to avoid a collisions whatever a pedestrian or cyclists does. It a hierarchy based on those who can do more harm have more responsibility. If we all kept to this guidance then the roads would be so much more pleasant.
Problem is that because many drivers behave riskily and aggressively towards anyone who they construe as in their way/slowing them down (apart from other drivers). This approach, this road culture has passed on to many riders who behave similarly towards pedestrians and in some instances, slower cyclists.
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Not sure whether that's a legal or moral argument, but I completely agree with the sentiment.
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Problem is that because many drivers behave riskily and aggressively towards anyone who they construe as in their way/slowing them down (apart from other drivers). This approach, this road culture has passed on to many riders who behave similarly towards pedestrians and in some instances, slower cyclists.
So much this.
Brun
h2o
Dear LFGSS users,
There appears to be a number of you which fail to understand that a pedestrian has the right of way, should they step into the road you should do your up-most to avoid a collision regardless of whether your a cyclist, motorist or in charge of a horse.
Whilst you may be able to cycle at 18mph though busy London Street's sometimes it inappropriate as your may not be able to stop in time to avoid a collision.
Should you be involved in a collision, the condition of your cycle or comments made online may be called into question....