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@sensi
first of all, i do not jump in front of them out of nowhere especially while riding. as i wrote, it usually happens at the junction/traffic lights so there is plenty of time to catch the car that had stopped anyway. i get in front of so they can not go anywhere and if you talk polite and explain why you are doing it, in 8 out of 10 cases it works and makes them to say (at least) sorry. maybe next time they will think twice before they do the same thing to someone else. in my opinion it is better to teach them on the spot rather than kick the side mirror and ride away as some of the drivers just do not see cyclists. they look, but do not see. it is like becoming transparent or what? drivers will be more orientated against cyclists if you damage their car and cycle away though god knows how many times i just wanted do that anyway...