Daily Occurrences

So, on my way into the office this morning, I see something that reminds me of a hot topic all over the United States.

Bicycles.  Now, I am not for or against bicycles.  Just like I am not for or against, cars or motorcycles or semis or pedestrians or towed vehicles, etc. 

I am for SHARING THE ROAD! 

No one person or type of vehicle is granted sole use of our roadways.  Therefore, the laws of those roadways.  Speed limits, right-of-way, stop signs apply to everyone using the roadways. 

If a bicyclist encounters a 4-way stop, they must adhere to the rule that whoever got there first has the right-of-way just as cars must.

Sooo, this morning, the bike stops (first), the car stops (second), the bike takes the right-of-way. Ok, this is good. Everyone is playing nice. The car decides they have enough time to go before the bike gets in front of them and, after a brief hesitation; (you could see them weighing the options, should I, shouldn't I, should I, shouldn't I) of course, they went!

I'll jump right to the end. No one was hurt. The bike did have to stop but, was, thankfully, experienced. You could tell they were expecting it.

This was a residential area. Heavily trafficked, none the less. What if it wasn't!? Think of all the intersections where you might encounter bicycles or pedestrians. What if they were a less experienced bicyclist?

Remember: once you yield the right-of-way, you can't change your mind until the other guy is clear of your path.

Drive well. Live long!