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Last Post 09/25/2014 04:16 PM by Joe Rockbottom. 31 Replies.
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SideBySide

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09/16/2014 05:56 PM
I am simply amazed at how many people don't even see me, even if they are not texting. Yesterday I was in the bike lane going the same speed as, and about ten feet behind, the cars in front of me (~15 mph) going by an offramp. A lady merging onto the road watched the cars go by and started to pull out. I yelled "please don't hit me", and the look on her face was again priceless. She never even looked, simply relied on her peripheral vision. I watched her eyes the whole time, and luckily her window was down.
I am using my annoying front flasher on the street all of the time from now on.

I am glad I can vent here.
C2K_Rider

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09/25/2014 04:16 PM
Texting should be like drunk driving - automatic license suspension, massive fines, classes, etc.

But our our dumb a$$ California governor vetoed a texting bill that would have increased fines and added points to the drivers record (12 points and you lose your license). What is it about governors that they don't understand the needs of normal people. For the vast majority driving is the most dangerous thing they do and texting makes it infinitely more dangerous.

Shutting off texting automatically - it's on the way if cell carriers can allay their legal fears....

http://www.nytimes.com/2014/09/14/business/trying-to-hit-the-brake-on-texting-while-driving.html?_r=0
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