Originally Posted by
VegasJen
Hmmm. I guess I see your logic but not really down with it. Yes, they are just following the rules but I'm acknowledging that courtesy. And I say it's a courtesy because, law or not, when was the last time you saw or heard of a motorist being cited for an infraction (short of causing injury or death)? The fact is I *am* thankful they were following the traffic code and not running me over, because the further fact is when I'm on a bike and they're in a car/truck/RV/semi or what have you, I am at a serious disadvantage. And the laws of man do not trump the laws of physics.
Do you thank everyone who watches where they walk so as not to run into you?
Acknowledgement is best reserved for people who go above and beyond.