Synon
10 W
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5WA974Csaus
I'm sharing this video of an accident I was involved in a bit over a year ago to hopefully help others avoid similar situations. Thankfully the driver stopped and my injuries where minor, cold temperatures meant I was wearing several layers, the road rash could have been much worse. The police refused to issue any kind of citation after the accident which was very frustrating, even after being shown the video. The officer told me this was was a civil matter, the report showed her at fault but still no citation. The bike damage, clothing damage, and medical costs were all covered by her insurance. Still, as they say, you always lose when you go up against a vehicle.
Even though she was found at fault, I realize after watching the video many times that I need to be a much more defensive rider. She had let off her brakes before the intersection and started to drift back towards the center of the lane, so my instinct at the time was to accelerate past her since her driving was erratic. I'm now much more cautious when traffic is going slower than I am. Most drivers do NOT check the bike lane before making right turns into business or at intersections, and many do not use their turn signal either. Fear the right hook, it seems to be a very common type of accident. Since the accident I've also invested in a bright headlight with a strobe option, people seem to be much more aware of my presence on the road, I'm a firm believer now that a good headlight can save your life.
I wish you all safe riding in 2019!
I'm sharing this video of an accident I was involved in a bit over a year ago to hopefully help others avoid similar situations. Thankfully the driver stopped and my injuries where minor, cold temperatures meant I was wearing several layers, the road rash could have been much worse. The police refused to issue any kind of citation after the accident which was very frustrating, even after being shown the video. The officer told me this was was a civil matter, the report showed her at fault but still no citation. The bike damage, clothing damage, and medical costs were all covered by her insurance. Still, as they say, you always lose when you go up against a vehicle.
Even though she was found at fault, I realize after watching the video many times that I need to be a much more defensive rider. She had let off her brakes before the intersection and started to drift back towards the center of the lane, so my instinct at the time was to accelerate past her since her driving was erratic. I'm now much more cautious when traffic is going slower than I am. Most drivers do NOT check the bike lane before making right turns into business or at intersections, and many do not use their turn signal either. Fear the right hook, it seems to be a very common type of accident. Since the accident I've also invested in a bright headlight with a strobe option, people seem to be much more aware of my presence on the road, I'm a firm believer now that a good headlight can save your life.
I wish you all safe riding in 2019!