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I was inside of a bus where the driver started honking repeatedly at two bikers riding to the right of his bus. I asked him why he was honking at them.
He acted offended and explained that he was letting them know that he was there- that it was a warning. While I don't agree with the continued honking since the buses are quite loud and noticeable, I do understand his point of view.

I'm not exactly sure what the driver's "point of view" is here. Is it that the bicyclists are blind, so they can't see the bus that's right next to them? I think we can assume that there aren't blind people out there biking. I'm not sure how the bus driver could think that the cyclists don't know that the bus is there.

Anybody who thinks that honking at a cyclist is helpful is welcome to come on a ride with me where I drive behind you and honk. I assure you it is not pleasant.

by MLD on Jun 7, 2012 11:20 am • link • report

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