Originally Posted by
Aubergine
I’m deaf. Honk all you want, I won’t hear it and won’t get out of your way. The expectation that a passing bike can get the right of way by calling out or using a bell is simply unworkable, and it is unfortunate that it is now the expected rule. As FBinNY said, the passer bears all responsibility to pass safely, no matter what the passee does.
I know. A pedestrian can jump right out in front of me and get me jail time too and this has been proven recently. Another good reason to give up recreational cycling. It's all on me. Nobody else has to pay attention, I have to look out for EVERY moron in the world. And my name isn't even Jesus, although Joseph is Biblical. I am just not up to the task.