26-05-12, 05:09 PM
Know your enemy part 1..... Vans(often white,but not always),taxicabs esp PH drivers,pedestrians on fone/ipod/whatever. Really sorry youve had a "baptism of fire" but it could have been worse! :eek I speak as an ex-large van/small truck driver & I promise you they have blind spots. Road positioning is so important...having said that you didnt expect him to reverse back into you. My Dad said years ago.. Always drive/ride as if theyre out to get you--he hasnt been proved wrong yet!
A sneaky traffic cop bike followed me some distance in my Sprinter van & deliberately positioned himself in my blind spot-Id already clocked him approaching. When he eventually overtook I gave him the nod/wave. I did have a "Think Bike" sticker on the back.
Good luck with the front mudguard thingy..maybe get your wheel & forks checked?
A sneaky traffic cop bike followed me some distance in my Sprinter van & deliberately positioned himself in my blind spot-Id already clocked him approaching. When he eventually overtook I gave him the nod/wave. I did have a "Think Bike" sticker on the back.
Good luck with the front mudguard thingy..maybe get your wheel & forks checked?