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Let’s all settle down
All cyclists, no matter their experience level must stay off Capital of TX highway, especially S. Capital TX.
I am sick and tired of it and I am no longer going to risk my safety, my vehicle, and the safety of other drivers to accommodate a cyclist. Simply put, get off of the highway and stay away from major roads, you have no business riding a darn bike in these areas.
I’m sensing a little frustration here. The problem is just like with bad and careless drivers, there also are cyclists who use poor judgment, especially on major roads and highways.
As far as 360 goes, there is a wide shoulder which should keep vehicular traffic away from the roadies. The danger lies in the off-ramps and on-ramps. Cyclists should stop at those areas and wait for a clear passage between cars. Many do not. I know of at least two deaths which took place in these areas.
If cyclists and drivers would use more common sense and pay attention, there would be much less frustration.
On a lighter note, the answers to the trivia question. …A,D,C,C,B,B,A,B.
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By jamajam
August 23, 2008 12:25 PM | Link to this
I think education may be in order. The traffic laws are based on fairly sharing the road. The higher the gas prices, the more bicyclists, the more irate people who do not understand traffic laws. There are very few roads that restrict vehicles based on speed and size, interstates being an exception. Might does not make right. Respecting human life and equality win out over the desire to get someplace faster. We share our scant resources. That is how public money works. We could drastically increase taxes, so every vehicle type has their own roads, designed just for them. Until then, we must share. And the traffic laws make that possible. So, SHARE the road. It is FAIR and the LAW.