No idea how the cyclist survived this, but luckily these weren’t his last words:http://m.huffpost.com/uk/entry/5616157?1406190491 …
If the cyclist was in high-viz with lights on, then unforgivable of driver. If not, hard to spot at high speed in murky rain @theJeremyVine
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@JuliaHB1 Driver shld also understand there are lots of#cyclists so must be xtra careful driving half ton of metal?@theJeremyVine -
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@GreenJennyJones@theJeremyVine I agree! The driver is undoubtedly at fault but it's still wise for cyclists to wear high-viz for safety. - 1 more reply
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@JuliaHB1@theJeremyVine that's absurd, you should never turn across the junction without being very clear there is no oncoming traffic -
@tom_chance@theJeremyVine of course. I'm not defending the driver, just saying that cyclists can help save themselves from poor drivers
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@JuliaHB1@theJeremyVine So should we ban dark cars in poor light murky rain. It’s dangerous driving pure and simple. -
@GrayJohnny No, but drivers should have lights on in poor conditions too -
@JuliaHB1 Agreed, but as daytime running lights become standard feature, research suggesting they become ineffectual.Next, flashing lights..
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@JuliaHB1 My understanding is there is *no* evidence that hi-viz reduces accident rates of cyclists..@theJeremyVine -
@Knowlesy83 apart from the fact that it means they are easier to see and therefore surely easier to NOT hit? -
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@JuliaHB1@Knowlesy83 http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-hampshire-27603938 … pedestrian wearing hi vis was a defence for driver -
@cycleoptic@JuliaHB1@Knowlesy83 'crash investigator told trial Mr Elsmore's high-vis jacket would've blended in with the bright sunshine'. -
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@coshgirl@JuliaHB1@Knowlesy83#cyclists obviously need to change clothing during ride as#motorists unable to#LOOK@SeeMeSaveMe -
@cycleoptic@JuliaHB1@Knowlesy83@SeeMeSaveMe yes, cyclists & peds must always carry different outfits for the conditions#safetyfirst -
@cycleoptic@JuliaHB1@Knowlesy83@SeeMeSaveMe us cyclists & pedestrians must do everything we can to help those poor people in cars lol
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@JuliaHB1@theJeremyVine Then the "driver" should not have been doing a high speed. It's ENTIRELY the drivers fault. -
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@JuliaHB1@theJeremyVine cyclist doing 22mph in poor vis, sloppy roads and in a state of permanent balance. -
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@JuliaHB1@theJeremyVine then caution is required, and 22 mph on slick streets us not cautious. -
@nellslad@JuliaHB1@theJeremyVine So you're for 20 mph speed limits? Good. Bring them on. AND ENFORCE THEM WITH LIFETIME DRIVING BANS. -
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@JuliaHB1@theJeremyVine 22 pm a bike! Poor brakes, bad balance. -
@nellslad@JuliaHB1@theJeremyVine Utter SHIT. - 5 more replies
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