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
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