Beware this van
03-17-13 | 11:50 PM
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Beware this van
Sunday morning around 7:30 I was cruising PCH northbound in Santa Monica when this van zoomed past me at very close range, maybe within a foot. Close enough to quite startle me.
As it faded down the road, I noticed it turn a U and come back in my direction, so I snapped this photo with my phone as it came by.
The driver of this van either intentionally buzzed me, a very dangerous trick; or is driving with a reduced awareness, also dangerous.
As it faded down the road, I noticed it turn a U and come back in my direction, so I snapped this photo with my phone as it came by.
The driver of this van either intentionally buzzed me, a very dangerous trick; or is driving with a reduced awareness, also dangerous.
Last edited by lesiz; 03-17-13 at 11:51 PM. Reason: clarify
03-21-13 | 11:04 AM
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Usually I beware vans that read "Free Candy", but for this hunk of junk I'll make an exception. PCH can be a blessing and a curse, great road but sometimes it can be a bit hectic, especially through the Santa Monica through Malibu sections. Be safe out there!
03-21-13 | 01:19 PM
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On that part of the ride,Ive always grown a beak and feathers.Makes very very nervous...I tend to ride that part with my clips out.
04-03-13 | 04:17 PM
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