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In the thread about bike lanes on roads, a couple of posters
suggested that most accidents/collisions occur at intersections. I
completely agree with respect to cars, however my theory is the
opposite with bicycles.
In my relatively short commuting history (7 years), I have been involved
in several collisions with cars and have witnessed or seen the aftermath
of numerous collisions as well. Not one of those was at an intersection
(here I define an intersection as the intersection of roads with traffic
lights) - mostly car doors, being cut off while turning into side
streets, driveways etc...
I completely agree that intersections are far more dangerous than other
parts of the road but because of that, I generalise and say that most
cyclists take extra (EXTRA) caution and are prepared for the worst when
approaching one. Of course, if and when an accident does occur at an
intersection it is likely to be more serious (vehicles moving in
opposite directions etc) but I suggest that they are far less frequent.
So I am interested to know what other people's experiences have been
with regards to collisions and where they have occurred...
Cheers, Troy
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suggested that most accidents/collisions occur at intersections. I
completely agree with respect to cars, however my theory is the
opposite with bicycles.
In my relatively short commuting history (7 years), I have been involved
in several collisions with cars and have witnessed or seen the aftermath
of numerous collisions as well. Not one of those was at an intersection
(here I define an intersection as the intersection of roads with traffic
lights) - mostly car doors, being cut off while turning into side
streets, driveways etc...
I completely agree that intersections are far more dangerous than other
parts of the road but because of that, I generalise and say that most
cyclists take extra (EXTRA) caution and are prepared for the worst when
approaching one. Of course, if and when an accident does occur at an
intersection it is likely to be more serious (vehicles moving in
opposite directions etc) but I suggest that they are far less frequent.
So I am interested to know what other people's experiences have been
with regards to collisions and where they have occurred...
Cheers, Troy
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