Near Misses Volume 2 (So close you can feel it)

I absolutely hated this in the states and Canada as a pedestrian, particularly in cities, a lot of people just ignored pedestrians and would turn halfway into the crossing most of the time, or if you were on the path about to cross they’d just blast through anyways

They'd have more free time if they actually did their job rather than all this arsing around. Two of my complaints went nowhere because I was the passenge and they wanted a statement from the driver. Inconsistent rules are ridiculous. People are really going out of their way to save footage, call traffic watch, get to the Garda station then also manage to work around the Garda's random shift schedule and neverending annual leave. There's a complete lack of road policing as it is and next to no Gardai on the road (yet I've been stopped numerous times by them for "mistaken identity" while driving home from work)

That was a particularly bad pass. Driving way above the limit, undertaking, close pass, crossing solid white line, bus lane...what more do they want?

It's been evidence enough for people, including myself, to make statements without video footage.

Someone saying that they seen something happen is obviously what you would use. Then cross examine the other account and make a decision based on that. This happens outside of court too, what do you think a detective does?

Another day another dope I'm not sure how I could have taken more of the lane https://streamable.com/hmgiqc not only was the pass here completely pointless had they waited 5 seconds the road was wide enough to pass they then turned into an estate so were almost home!

You're not the first person I've seen get passed like that there. It's such a large junction they could have easily went wide so they had a straighter entry into the lane.

It's a shocking layout for a reasonably new junction zero provision for bikes turning right and the markings are very faded.

I think that's a very common fear, especially for someone starting out. I've found the best way to get more confident on the bike is to keep at it and build up slowly.

If you have access to a car you could think about driving to somewhere quieter / easier until you get your confidence and fitness up. You'll be flying up that hill in no time!

In terms to taking the lane, do what makes you feel safe. No-one should be overtaking you unless it's safe to do so, and if someone can't overtake a slow moving cyclist they shouldn't be driving. When I'm out on the bike I will pull in to the left to make it easier for cars to get past, but only if it's safe. If I'm not comfortable then I'll take the lane, no question.

They changed lane when it was unsafe to do , they braked, if they did it to you (or me) while driving , and you had to brake to avoid a collision you would consider it unsafe.

You cant cut across another vehicle ,to take a left turn.

The worst thing about left hooks is the fact every driver knows your there as they have to pass you in the process. I don't think it's ever a genuine mistake.

As far as I'm aware, there's nothing in the law about being ahead for a "reasonable amount of time". The fact is that the car was in the lane and indicating to turn left and the cyclist attempted to undertake it. So they were either unaware of the law or unaware that the car was indicating ; either way, not a good look.

Earlier illegal manoeuvres by the car are exactly that - illegal - but two wrongs don't make a right

I did not attempt undertake , they cut across me braked and turned . Do think thats acceptable and do it to other vehicles?

Honestly, why explain.. it's clearly a wind up..