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  • The other night, I was driving back from the mall with my boyfriend. Because it was a weeknight, the main roads near our apartment were relatively quiet, which was nice, because this meant that I didn't have to worry about other drivers tailgating me, cutting each other off or be weary of pedestrians who looked as if they just might throw themselves under the long line of cars in an effort...

  • Riding a Bicycle Versus Driving
  • Apart from when it is snowing outside or when it is pouring rain, riding a bicycle is a great and extremely effective way for getting around. But if this is the case, then why do so many motorists find cyclists to be incredibly annoying?...

  • Pedestrians and the Road
  • There has been a long standing battle over who owns the roadways: pedestrians or motorists. On the one hand, motorists feel as if they are entitled to take up most of the space on roadways because they are, by default, the bigger of the two....

  • Turn Signal Defects and Failure to Signal
  • Most people consider turn signals primarily tools of convenience and courtesy, rather than serious safety devices. Unfortunately, this often causes drivers to neglect their blinkers, both in usage and in inspection for possible defects caused by poor manufacturing processes. Both of these issues (lack of use and presence of defects) can create dangerous situations on the road for the drivers...

  • Why You Should Slow Down For Highway Construction
  • Highway construction is essential for maintaining and improving our road system but, it is also a highly dangerous environment for motorists and for those who work there. To ensure everyone's safety, speed limits are rigidly imposed with heavy fines, frequently doubled, for those motorists who are breaking the law....

  • Which Types of Motorists Need the Services of Car Breakdown Service Companies?
  • There is a notion which exists in motoring circles, to the effect that the services offered by car breakdown service companies are only for certain classes of motorists. This is a notion which holds sway in many motorists' minds, and it explains why so many of them opt to live without the service of the said companies; the fact that they tend to charge relatively modest sums of money notwithstanding....

  • How Well Will the Nissan Leaf Sell?
  • The basic UK price of the new Nissan Leaf has been set at over £24,000. With an on-the-road price this high private motorists are being asked to pay a very high premium for a modern electric car. What encouragement does this offer to the mass of motorists who would like to be more environment friendly but cannot afford to be so....

  • Traffic Cones and Inattentive Motorists – Observe Your Surroundings on the Road
  • Traffic cones are added to keep motorists away from roadside work areas. Inattentive drivers may not pay attention and, instead, knock down or go through a barrier of cones and other traffic control devices....

  • Watch Out! Ten Tips to Avoid Unsafe Motorists
  • Any car wreck attorney can probably tell you plenty of stories of clients who knew something was wrong with the motorist who wrecked them them before it occurred. There are many times when people are on the road and a driver in the other lane or at an stoplight seems off. Sometimes it's obvious that they're drunk. They may be swerving, driving way too slow or too fast and so forth. In other...

  • Watch Out! Ten Tips to Avoid Unsafe Motorists
  • Any car wreck attorney can probably tell you plenty of stories of clients who knew something was wrong with the motorist who wrecked them them before it occurred. There are many times when people are on the road and a driver in the other lane or at an stoplight seems off. Sometimes it's obvious that they're drunk. They may be swerving, driving way too slow or too fast and so forth. In other...

  • Cars and Bicycles – Sharing the Road With Cyclists
  • Bicycling has always been a popular hobby and lifestyle for bike enthusiasts. With today's rising gas prices, struggling economy, and heightened awareness of environmental issues, many more people are choosing a bike for their daily commute, for recreation, or to run errands. Sadly, biking can be highly dangerous and often deadly. Cyclists should be well informed of laws and safety practices...

  • Why Speed Limits Are Beneficial
  • Despite all the advances that have been made in motor vehicle technology, motorists are still at risk of suffering serious injuries in the event of a car accident. Therefore it is in the best interest of all drivers to take reasonable measures to limit the likelihood of becoming involved in such a crash. While some motorists choose to pay attention to the task at hand when behind the wheel...

  • Volkswagens’ Efficient Microsite
  • Volkswagen have developed a fun interactive village in an effort to show motorists how they can save themselves some money by making a few lifestyle changes. Their aim is to show motorists how they can save money in the long run by buying their cars brand new. At first glance the site looks very much like it could be an interactive game, you're greeted with a cartoon-like village where...

  • Sharing the Road With Others
  • Sharing the road has long been a problem between motorists and pedestrians. Whether you are a runner, a person walking or a cyclist, there is no doubt that there are some people out there who, while driving, simply do not care or do not pay enough attention to what is going on around them....

  • Keeping Pedestrians Safe
  • Motorists have many risks of which they must be aware. Distracted and reckless drivers, road defects, and bad weather all pose serious threats that drivers need to look out for at all times. Unfortunately, one of the most important things for drivers to pay attention to takes a back seat. Too often, when we are behind the wheel we forget that we must share the road with pedestrians....

  • Are UK Motorists Easy Targets?
  • The Government risks incurring the wrath of motorists across the country if proposals outlined become law. By increasing both the amount and scope of the surcharge to meet Ministry of Justice funding commitments, the Government is seeking to raise the amount of money it receives from motoring offences in the form of the controversial 'victim surcharge'....

  • Flood Advice For Motorists For the Year Ahead
  • In the news towards the end of the year and even now as the snow has thawed many areas of the UK have been prone to flooding, this past year saw devastating floods in Cumbria alone. In years gone by there have been floods that have hit areas all over the country and many motorists have either become stranded or unable to drive. In many cases their cars have been damaged by the rising waters...

  • How to Install LED Turn Signals For You Car
  • Turn signals for your car are as important to your safety and that of other motorists as the headlights, tail lights and break lights are. It is thus important to ensure that yours are working properly and that they are visible to other motorists. As the name suggests these lights are the ones that indicate the turns and directions that you are taking when driving....

  • Stay Safe in Your Car in the Snow and Ice
  • This past Christmas period has been one of the coldest for many years, with plenty of snow and ice for a white Christmas. As fun as it is to play in the snow and certainly creates a picturesque scene for many motorists, the coldest winter weeks were a nightmare. The snow and freezing temperatures meant many motorists have had accidents, breakdowns or significant delays to their travel arrangements....

  • 6 Things to Check Before Taking Your Car on a Road Trip
  • Before leaving on a road trip, Canadian motorists should take the time beforehand to inspect the vehicle. A preliminary trip check will lower the risk of an incident or breakdown on the road....

  • 5 Tips to Avoid an Autumn Breakdown
  • Unfortunately, many British motorists head out into the cold and wet without carrying out the maintenance checks that could save them serious hassle in the ice and snow. Avoid putting yourself at the risk of suffering from a breakdown or accident this winter and get your car ready for winter in autumn. Research from breakdown specialist, Green Flag, has found that over 75 per cent of motorists...

  • Make Other Motorists Smile With Funny Car Signs
  • Funny car signs are a way to make other motorists smile when they are passing you or sitting behind you in their car, and they can add a laugh to everybody's day. There are a variety of signs that you can get and they come in styles and designs that use suction cups to hang, or window stickers and magnetic signs. The funny things they say can be something that many people identify with,...

  • Custom Number Plates – No Longer an Exclusive Luxury Item
  • The opportunity to purchase customer number plates for your UK vehicle used to be an exclusive, expensive process. Whilst the most popular private registrations remain increasingly rare and expensive to purchase, more and more motorists and even non-motorists are viewing number plates as an opportunity to buy as gifts and even financial investments....

  • Drivers Versus Pedestrians
  • When you are driving, do you ever get annoyed at the pedestrians who are around you? Perhaps there is a string of cyclists who are taking up the lane that you are in and are slowing down traffic as a result....

  • Tips For Driving Safely Near Bicycles
  • Riding a bicycle is a fundamental part of childhood. But for adults, it is a great way to get outside, catch some fresh air, and stay in shape. However, as bicyclists share the public roads they often endanger themselves and the vehicle operators nearby by not following the legal guidelines applied to them. Luckily there are steps you can take as a driver to keep yourself and any cyclists...

  • Tips For Driving Safely Near Bicycles
  • Riding a bicycle is a fundamental part of childhood. But for adults, it is a great way to get outside, catch some fresh air, and stay in shape. However, as bicyclists share the public roads they often endanger themselves and the vehicle operators nearby by not following the legal guidelines applied to them. Luckily there are steps you can take as a driver to keep yourself and any cyclists...

  • The Dangers of Distracted Driving
  • When a driver takes to the road, he or she has an obligation to his or her fellow motorists. This obligation is to remain focused on the road so as to avoid any potentially life threatening accidents with the other drivers....

  • Emergency Road Services For Stranded Motorists
  • Many individuals and families who are either taking out insurance or purchasing a new car are being asked if they would like to upgrade their service or policy to include emergency road services. This is usually a good idea because there may come a time when something happens to the vehicle and there is no one else to call upon. A friend or family member who usually bails one out of situations...


Cyclists and Runners Versus Motorists

Article Date: 2010-03-04 Updated: Category: Automotive, Web -

For a long time now, cyclists have been fighting to share the road with motorists; however, many motorists feel as if cyclists need to be somewhere other than the roads such as the sidewalks let’s say. For those who are used to riding bicycles, there is a distinct difference between a ‘cyclist’ versus your average Joe who rides their bicycle for pleasure.

Automotive - Cyclists and Runners Versus Motorists

How We Drive, the Blog of Tom Vanderbilt’s Traffic » Blog Archive » ...
How We Drive, the Official Blog for the Book 'Traffic: Why We Drive the Way We Do (and What It Says About Us),' by Tom Vanderbilt, published by Alfred A. Knopf.
http://www.howwedrive.com/2009/04/14/portion-distortion-and-the-american-road/

Apology not accepted - Slowtwitch.com
Tony Kornheiser of ESPN recently made some statements which had cyclists extremely upset and asking for the "head" of Kornheiser. After Lance Armstrong appeared on the Kornheiser radio show, the man apologized, but ...
http://www.slowtwitch.com/Opinion/Apology_not_accepted_j1263.html

Traffic plan - Slowtwitch.com
Want to be a race director? Here's the skill of it: mapping out your traffic plan. Regrettably, even the casual racer discerns when an RD gave his traffic plan short shrift.
http://www.slowtwitch.com/RD_Aids/Traffic_plan_1128.html

Walk and Bike Lansing! Bike Lanes
Walk and Bike Lansing! is a campaign to engage and mobilize Lansing residents, businesses, and others to make Lansing a walk and bike friendly city.
http://www.walkbikelansing.com/Bike_Lanes.html

The Clogged Bus-Only Lane Theory of Policing: Cite More Motorists and ...
The Clogged Bus-Only Lane Theory of Policing: Cite More Motorists and the Rest of the Public Safety Picture Will Fall Into Place ... have murders operate with impunity than to have motorists needlessly clog up the city's bus system.
http://blogs.sfweekly.com/thesnitch/2009/08/in_mexico_a_visitor_will.php

PitchWeekly Aug 5 Cover
Poor behavior on the part of a few gives a bad name to the great masses of cyclists who obey the rules of the road, ride defensively and avoid confrontations with drivers. "Drivers see cyclists being rude, not obeying the laws of the roads, putting ...
http://www.jcbikeclub.org/bikes.shtml

Lyman PR News Blog | Lyman Public Relations
... pain relief and improved mobility to everyone from competitive runners, cyclists, golfers, tennis players and triathletes, to anyone with ...
http://www.lymanpr.com/blog/

California Pedestrian Accident Lawyer : San Francisco Pedestrian Injury ...
The San Francisco pedestrian accident lawyers of Walkup, Melodia, Kelly & Schoenberger provide legal services to pedestrians and bicyclists injured in collisions with motor ...
http://www.walkuplawoffice.com/PracticeAreas/PedestrianAccidents.asp

Atlanta suburb pursuing single-file bike restrictions - Bike Hugger
A suburban Atlanta county commissioner plans to give up his attempt to ban cyclists on a popular local training route, instead seeking a rule requiring riders to travel single-file. Local cyclists got involved after the story hit the media, and a ...
http://bikehugger.com/2007/02/atlanta_suburb_pursuing_single.htm

Atlanta suburb pursuing single-file bike restrictions - Bike Hugger
A suburban Atlanta county commissioner plans to give up his attempt to ban cyclists on a popular local training route, instead seeking a rule requiring riders to travel single-file. Local cyclists got involved after the story hit the media, and a ...
http://bikehugger.com/2007/02/atlanta_suburb_pursuing_single.htm

Sacramento Bee -- Sacramento Health & Fitness Blog
... Great Highway 4 Mile run in San Francisco. As its name implies, runners will do an out-and-back along the Great Highway, starting at the ... "I remind my runners, just take it with a grain of salt," she said. "Everybody trains differently.
http://www.sacbee.com/static/weblogs/health-and-fitness/2009/02/

California Pedestrian Accident Lawyer : San Francisco Pedestrian Injury ...
The San Francisco pedestrian accident lawyers of Walkup, Melodia, Kelly & Schoenberger provide legal services to pedestrians and bicyclists injured in collisions with motor ...
http://www.walkuplawoffice.com/PracticeAreas/PedestrianAccidents.asp

BTA Blog » Blog Archive » In Memoriam: Jane Higdon
... "less than an arm's length away from us." The cyclists rode in a single-file line, and Higdon was at the rear. ... a safe roadway, properly mark roadways or warn motorists, – yes, even cyclists- of known dangers. If this road has had other ...
http://www.bta4bikes.org/btablog/2006/06/01/in-memoriam-jane-higdon/

Apology not accepted - Slowtwitch.com
Tony Kornheiser of ESPN recently made some statements which had cyclists extremely upset and asking for the "head" of Kornheiser. After Lance Armstrong appeared on the Kornheiser radio show, the man apologized, but ...
http://www.slowtwitch.com/Opinion/Apology_not_accepted_j1263.html

Apology not accepted - Slowtwitch.com
Tony Kornheiser of ESPN recently made some statements which had cyclists extremely upset and asking for the "head" of Kornheiser. After Lance Armstrong appeared on the Kornheiser radio show, the man apologized, but ...
http://www.slowtwitch.com/Opinion/Apology_not_accepted_1263.html

Apology not accepted - Slowtwitch.com
Tony Kornheiser of ESPN recently made some statements which had cyclists extremely upset and asking for the "head" of Kornheiser. After Lance Armstrong appeared on the Kornheiser radio show, the man apologized, but ...
http://www.slowtwitch.com/Opinion/Apology_not_accepted_j1263.html


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