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@Shoosh
For every idiot behind the wheel of a car, I have met at least 3 who are considerate to cyclists. The balance of this makes me able to ignore most idiotic behaviour by drivers. If I am being inconsiderate I give way, if not I hold my ground. I'd rather get to my destination in one piece that be another cycling statistic.
I've often found when someone shouts abuse either ignoring it or smiling back at them calmly 'Someone got out of bed the wrong side today' diffuses the situation and as they drive off into the sunset gives them something to think about (in that they are probably in a foul mood and it wasn't the poor innocent* cyclist who is to blame).
*in the majority of cases.
Fuelling their fire is only going to make things worse overall for other cyclists, in that drivers angry with cyclists will then be on a mission to wind up future cyclists.