Originally Posted by
rekmeyata
you won't give up will you? I've had NONE, not nun, but NONE, ever! Why is that you scream, or perhaps you're screaming impossible, not at all. ....
There's no need to argue this point. There are many people who are very concerned about what MAY happen, and focused on the multitude of POSSIBLE negative outcomes.
OTOH - I suspect that you're more like me and pay more attention to what does or does not happen, and accept the small risks of some sudden untoward event as part of life. So, yes, someone may get a notion and do something at any time, but that's always true, and what are the odds that they'll pick that exact moment where I'm too close to react.
On the MUP, I may or may not announce my presence based on my perception of the situation; how much room there is, how consistent pedestrians or cyclists were as I approached, or any number of other things we all use when making judgement calls. I should point out that I'm probably insensitive to the quiet pass issue since I'm a 50 year road rider and used to being passed by cars without warning.