Quote from: Taylor on August 04, 2017, 02:24:50 PMQuote from: Fat Angry Motorist on August 04, 2017, 02:05:58 PMQuote from: Taylor on August 04, 2017, 01:55:47 PMQuote from: Mayo4Sam on August 04, 2017, 01:44:13 PM
I pay tax, lots of it, my taxes pay for the roads
Where do you stand on tractors? Should they be allowed on the road? By your rationale they pay motor tax so they should but I'd cycle quicker than a tractor
On the whole tractor drivers:
1. respect the rules of the road &
2. let cars past where possible
Same cant be said for cyclists on either count
I honestly think cyclists breaking the rules of the road comes from them being, and maybe observing, drivers in the first place.
Hopping onto kerbs when there is a red light wouldnt be a done thing for drivers?
Moving across the road when someone attempts to overtake you wouldnt be a done thing either with drivers?
Does a cyclist riding on the footpath (which is illegal) really affect motorists that much? As pointed out above you should be giving a cyclist the same room as you would a car to overtake so why would a cyclist veer across the white line just to annoy you?
I think you'll be a much happier bunny if you follow the rules and guidelines of the highway code yourself?
Rule 212
When passing motorcyclists and cyclists, give them plenty of room (see Rules 162 to 167). If they look over their shoulder it could mean that they intend to pull out, turn right or change direction. Give them time and space to do so.
Rule 213
Motorcyclists and cyclists may suddenly need to avoid uneven road surfaces and obstacles such as drain covers or oily, wet or icy patches on the road. Give them plenty of room and pay particular attention to any sudden change of direction they may have to make