I think you have raised some interesting points which are worth
discussing. I have commented accordingly.
Paul Lindsay ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) writes, in response to Bob Simpson's
original comment of:
>>> The practice of waving cars around when it is SAFE to do so is a good public
>>> relations effort.
> Hate to think I may be opening a 'can of worms' here, but although I
> agree
> with the PR effort I really don't agree with the practice of waving cars
> on.
> I am not thinking so much of straight open roads here, but I have seen
> too many
> cyclists wave on a vehicle on hilly or curved roads where the cyclist may
> think
> it's all fine and dandy, but the vehicle driver still hasn't a clear view
> of
> what's ahead. In doing so, I always think the cyclist is taking on a
> driver's
> responsibility to safely operate their vehicle, and shudder to think of
> what
> might happen should a fast moving vehicle suddenly appear in the opposite
> direction and the bike passing vehicle driver has assumed (erroneously)
> that it's
> o.k. to proceed.
This is always that risk so I'd expect riders to err on the side of
caution.
> Better to get off to the side in single file or stop
> altogether if the group is small/occupying too much road.
Single file is not necessarily better since the length of the pack doubles and
invites drivers to take risks at our expense. Stopping is rather
extreme and probably impractical since riders have to slow down before
leaving the pavement. I believe that would cause additional uncertainty for
following motorists.
--
Avery Burdett
Ottawa, Ontario
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