04-10-14, 01:42 AM
The second sentence of your post is the crux of the matter: You dont know whether hes seen you or not-even though he may appear to be looking in your direction. So you have to assume he hasnt & prepare accordingly.
As an ex large van driver I can assure you that most vans have a good view of the road(apart from the "A" pillars on such as the Mercedes Sprinters which can obscure your view to the sides at junctions. Also I think the very size(& power) of most modern vans gives some drivers a sense of "invincibility"- along the lines of "Im bigger than you so get out my way".
Was watching a TV prog the other evening about the motorway maintenance guys & one of them made the point that they dont refer to RTAs(accidents) anymore but RTCs(collisions) since there is usually an element of human error in most incidents.
Also the sheer density/volume of modern traffic causes frustration/anger which often leads to poor or deliberately bad driving.
As a rider you have to take responsibility for your own behaviour/safety as far as poss & dont allow "them" to make you angry which I know is easier said than done but it doesnt matter who was at fault if you are lying in the road injured or worse and your pride & joy is damaged/wrecked. :eek
As an ex large van driver I can assure you that most vans have a good view of the road(apart from the "A" pillars on such as the Mercedes Sprinters which can obscure your view to the sides at junctions. Also I think the very size(& power) of most modern vans gives some drivers a sense of "invincibility"- along the lines of "Im bigger than you so get out my way".
Was watching a TV prog the other evening about the motorway maintenance guys & one of them made the point that they dont refer to RTAs(accidents) anymore but RTCs(collisions) since there is usually an element of human error in most incidents.
Also the sheer density/volume of modern traffic causes frustration/anger which often leads to poor or deliberately bad driving.
As a rider you have to take responsibility for your own behaviour/safety as far as poss & dont allow "them" to make you angry which I know is easier said than done but it doesnt matter who was at fault if you are lying in the road injured or worse and your pride & joy is damaged/wrecked. :eek