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Car ran over him....Guess how.
when he laid down on the roadway while holding his leg and faking an injury??
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Car ran over him....Guess how.
After much thought post-viewing, I think it's the urge to get the trouble away from the vehicle.Why do people get out of their car when confronted by people on foot?
Probably depends on what you're willing to use the car for and what the people outside are willing and equipped to do. As for this video, he should have given them adequate room. Crowding them was a childish thing to do, and not at all befitting a person who is operating a 6000 pound vehicle.I'm not sure being stuck in one small area, and it's limited protection, is better than being able to move myself.
This bothers me as well - it's routine to observe a bike rider imagining it's a vehicle,and obeying those rules more or less, and then instantly switching to "oh look I'm a pedestrian now and there's a crosswalk that I can use to run this red light" mode, and then back, and so on. That's just not right.I like how the bikes think they don't have to follow traffic laws, and that 4 wheelers have to yield to them all the time.
That was my observation, and I'm also of the opinion that by the bicyclists knowing the car driver was armed is the ONLY reason the bicyclists didn't attempt to physically assault the driver.In the Florida video, it appeared to me like the driver had reached his destination and was getting out for that reason. Not necessarily to confront the bicyclist. Correct me if I'm wrong.
But I agree that to get out of a vehicle for the purpose of confrontation is not the best way to go. In these modern times, let the other guy think he got the last word. Drive around the block. Don't show your weapon in one of these obvious verbal exchanges. The second you show it, you become the bad guy. These adult bike riders in Spandex tights, they aren't likely to pull a gun on you. Save the gun for the car jackers at the gas station who come at you quickly WITHOUT WORDS.
A lot of the adult bike riders have a chip on their shoulder. They are looking for some excuse to call out a motorist, it's in their nature.
That's a wonderful turn of phrase. I have to ask, is it something bicyclists say about this 'technique' or just a smart bit of wordplay on your part?cyclists that think they can chameleon down the road
I actually came up with that today. Call it free use shareware!That's a wonderful turn of phrase. I have to ask, is it something bicyclists say about this 'technique' or just a smart bit of wordplay on your part?
Exactly but what keeps the bicyclists thinking they are superior and 'bulletproof' ? I mean it's a lot like mountain climbing in that I believe most long term bicyclists have probably either witnessed (or known) of a fellow bicyclist severely injured - or worse.BUT: Common sense dictates that it isn't always wise to compete with motor vehicles when riding a bike. Just saying. Even when the bike rider is doing everything right, stuff happens.
I think you made the right choice, for all the reasons you mention and more. In addition, its not illegal to abuse the American flag. So your confronting the woman would have been interpreted as you starting the incident. And you might have had to shoot the dog or the woman if she pulled a gun. if the women drew on you and you shot and killed her, it would probably not be considered SD, since you started it. You would probably do serious time for it.Sorry for the double post, but back to the OP.
In my case, stopping my car and exiting the vehicle to confront her would have pinned every possible negative outcome on me for being the instigator. Honor and pride not withstanding, I made the correct call. She was no threat to me. I was on my way home. I am not a LEO. Except maybe the one from Oz.
Unfortunate but true....In addition, its not illegal to abuse the American flag.
A certain state of mind, I guess.Exactly but what keeps the bicyclists thinking they are superior and 'bulletproof'
Yea and like I was told when I first started riding motorcycles LONG ago - 'ride like you are invisible'They can't assume that every motorist is doing the right thing; they need to anticipate the road ahead just like vehicle drivers.
...without turning your head and physically looking to make sure you're not about to run somebody over. Not just bicycles but also cars, they just can't wait to get around you, they have to try to pass on the right while you are attempting to make a right turn.Don't ever pull into a right turn lane...