Originally Posted by
John Forester
Would you describe the location and type of school in which this instruction was given?
Perhaps you've seen this action training film from 1963... which includes several references to cyclists acting just like auto drivers... including this tidbit... "should ride just like auto drivers drive...," and even references that sidewalk riding is unsafe.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cQgAMkMmsfg