A very nice ending to a driver incident

[atrexler]

Originally Posted by bcroslin

I am a serial waver and smiler. I really go out of my way to say hello, good morning and communicate with people when I'm on my bike because I want them to see me as a human being and not a lycra-covered d-bag who thinks he's Lance Armstrong.

Same here. I always try to wave to folks who I know have slowed behind me for longer than a few seconds to pass safely when they can see ahead. Or on narrow roads I'll pull off if I know there's a couple cars back who can't pass safely. Or just wave at people who don't pull out in front of me! I figure the more pleasant interactions with drivers that I can engineer the better for everyone on the road.

[TomP]

Originally Posted by Davist

PLEASE be careful with the "one finger salutes". Here in scenic Bucks County, PA, a small group had a gun pulled on them after being squeezed and honked at. The driver was stopped within 10 minutes due to some quick memory of license plates and cell phones, facing a felony now. I'm certainly glad your incident didn't escalate and we need to remember most drivers are good folks.

You are right. It is easy to in the moment over-react. I agree with the sentiment that the vast majority of drivers are good and I have been waiving and smiling, acknowledging them for their kind efforts.

[oldpotatoe]

Riding on a 2 lane road, no shoulder, double yellow line, Porsche, going opposite way, passes anyway and goes by my left ear, opposite way, don't know if he sees me, but finger to him...ride along, he pulls up next to me, I'm thinking, 'here we go!' But he apologizes, says he was wrong, sorry....nice

[ceolwulf]

Originally Posted by oldpotatoe

Riding on a 2 lane road, no shoulder, double yellow line, Porsche, going opposite way, passes anyway and goes by my left ear,

This happens around here all the time. (except there's no Porsches)

Originally Posted by oldpotatoe

...ride along, he pulls up next to me, I'm thinking, 'here we go!' But he apologizes, says he was wrong, sorry....nice

This doesn't

[thwart]

Originally Posted by TomP

You are right. It is easy to in the moment over-react.

It's called the fight-or-flight reaction for a reason. When your well-being is suddenly threatened, it's a natural reflex.

It takes a really cool head to get through these kinds of episodes without doing something a little rash.

[BobO]

Originally Posted by ceolwulf

This doesn't

I've had one driver acknowledge that he fouled up and apologize. He made a mistake and owned up to it after I yelled ···. It was surprising, and has somewhat softened my reactions.