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

In my original post I said no excuse for not checking blind spots, but actively sitting in one is going to increase your chances of collision. Find that annoying if you like but the sense of entitlement is ironic really when you think about it.

But of course why look at that when drivers bad etc..

Yeah I agree actually due to the speed it turned out safe enough. My blind spot argument is more a generalisation and calling it out for awareness/safety angle. I'm surprised at the amount of people that don't think that way tho.. i.e. observation is the sole responsibility of the driver (who of course could do better here).

Aye, I was sleeping lol just like the cyclist and the driver.. Yeah, unfortunately, the conversation is about blame, I'm choosing not to go down that road and focus on what can be done better in these situations - but if you want to keep it that simple and play the (pointless) blame game.. both f'd up in that clip and probably more so the cyclist *because* they seen it all play out and could have avoided it completely by better reading the road ahead (junctions ahead, 7 seconds of indicators) and generally adopting a better position on the road (avoiding blindspots, for example).

Fair enough, but really what can you do? Honest question. What behaviour can you actually change (and probably getting off topic)?

The only behaviour I know for sure I can influence is my own. That's often seen as a weakness (words like "acceptance" are a clue to this, sorry if that's not what you meant- or worse have been thrown about when such topics are discussed..) but tbh it's a strength.

My cycling and driving have improved and stress free rides in most traffic by just focusing on myself and accept that most people are really **** at driving or cycling in traffic and cycling/driving to compensate for that.

Edit: and to be absolutely clear, I have always been in agreement that the driver could have done better.

Im sorry you read that as patronising, really. I'm just going for absolute clearest language.

I have never at any point said that the responsibility for checking and performing observations is anyone but the drivers responsibility (nor that the driver didn't f**k up here). I have only said that sitting in the sweet spot between mirrors, colloquially known as the blind spot, is going to increase risk. I would be worried for anyone that disagrees with that statement and chooses to ride or drive in that position.

The reason clip was originally posted was to be portrayed as a victim not for an honest discussion on

*the failures of either party

* the best way to deal with similar incidents

*the law as it pertains to overtaking on the left

There are loads of situations where a vulnerable road user will be entirely in the right in terms of right of way/the law but should be really careful about being missed by a non observant driver, poor bike path design etc etc.

Open a thread trying to get such things discussed and watch it die a death. Open one here/facebook/youtube about being a victim of poor driving/an asshole or whatever and watch the traffic and likes flow.

Social media has greatly amplified the social value we put in victimhood hence the above phenomena

Absolutely! With big huge L plates on the car!...

Basically what you posted is that according to legislation drivers only need to pay heed to cycle lanes/tracks when stationary/parking but once driving they cease to exist?

Not much action here the last couple of days, either people like to argue their points or drivers or copping on a bit more, possibly due to a lot more 'education' in relation to cyclists these days

Jaysis that first clip, and he continues to move towards him when they're stopped. That in itself should warrant a fine for intimidation.

It's gas how aggressive they are towards cyclists but will purposely drive slow when they have a passenger. I got stuck behind two of them doing 65-70kph on the N4 leaving Dublin city centre one night, purposely not using the bus lane with the second car blocking the overtaking lane.

Christ I hope she’s okay.

Terrible infrastructure accompanied by “professional” drivers who also seem to be the most aggressive and ignorant on the road.