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There's your mistake. It is pertinently dangerous to hug the side of a lane. That guy that was run of the road by that truck did the same thing.

If you are biking somewhere claim your lane by riding in the middle or 1/3 from the right. This is not to be an ass, this is to force drivers that want to pass out of the lane thereby acknowledging your presence.

Hugging the line is dangerous because drivers think they can pass you in that lane, while often they can't. Unfortunately, drivers often get away with minor scratches on their car, while bikers end up with major scratches on their bike and body.

That said, I agree the bus driver broke the 3-feet law, and did a hit-and-run. WMATA should be shamed for their apathetic reaction, and find out who the driver is and suspend him for breaking the law (3-foot rule and a hit-and-run). Also, WMATA should train its drivers better.

@ Ed:Follow the rules of the road like a car.

You want bikers to ignore the speed limit, not stop during turns-on-red, honk at bikers and pedestrians, not indicate turns, block the box, and roll into the right-of-way of pedestrian crossings when making a right turn? Great idea.

How about everybody tries to follow the law period.

It's not a us-v-them. All of us can do better. Don't wait for others. Want a better world? Start with yourself.

by Jasper on Jun 7, 2012 11:17 am • link • report