I wouldn't have guessed that car was going to turn right. I know it was yellow but I was clipping about 20 mph when it switched. So internet I feel bad, so am I? Guy was really nice after I told him I had camera and he was going to run the red too. Glad i didnt go down since he veered back to left really saved me imo.
Was I that wrong trying to make that yellow?
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by IdidntWant2come
9 Comments
That’s the driver’s fault, he should have waited till you passed.
Both you and the driver were about to run the red. You both prevented the other from doing so. 🤝
Absolutely nothing to feel bad about. Someone drove his car into you.
Technical: Driver’s fault
Practical: Always assume they don’t see you and aren’t signaling their intentions
Glad you’re okay
You have to be careful with drivers in this spot unfortunately. A lot of them don’t signal or abruptly change their minds and will turn suddenly and not register you are there. Even if you are in the right, you have to be sure to ride defensively in this position.
So I ALWAYS slow down in this scenario just to be safe since a lot of drivers will try to make rights here.
Absolutely the driver’s fault. OP, I couldn’t tell with your arm in the way, but did the driver have a turn signal on at all?
if they didn’t have their turn signal indicating their intention, they were wrong. you almost got smoked dude !! so glad you have a cam though. this could come in handy next time: http://www.loudbicycle.com
The driver was obviously going for the corner. Your best bet is to back off when you get pinned like this. Let them win.
Whenever a car passes you, in the driver’s mind you are basically already a mile behind them.