Joined: Jul 2002
Posts: 40,863
Likes: 3,115
From: Sacramento, California, USA
Bikes: Specialized Tarmac, Canyon Exceed, Specialized Transition, Ellsworth Roots, Ridley Excalibur
Two things:
If another cyclist or pedestrian is doing something stupid or dangerous, you can usually yell and get their attention. Not so with many drivers.
Stupid behavior by another cyclist or pedestrian is usually merely annoying. The same behavior by a driver can be lethal.