Originally Posted by genec
Why should we learn to accept poor driving practices as normal? Granted, as cyclists we should learn to expect the unexpected. But there is no reason what so ever for anyone either as a motorist or cyclist to have to put up with poor, even illegal behaviour from other motorists. Aceptance of that behaviour is just encouragement for more even worse behaviour. (such as the hit and run of the OP) Where do you draw the line?
I, personally, can't draw the line anywhere. If it's going to keep happening, which with the present crop of drivers is very likely, I might as well learn how to deal with it. I will be very happy the day that all drivers respect all other drivers and drive 100% defensively but I'll probably be dead before then (but I'm still giving it a chance
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