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nandomrumber 4 hours ago

Share the road.

It works both ways.

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Arubis 3 hours ago | parent [-]

It does not work both ways.

One party to this is a high-inertia, potentially high-velocity metal box that, in an impact with the other party, typically results in an property insurance claim.

The other is a low-inertia flesh bag that, in an impact with the other party, results in a medical insurance claim, and possibly a funeral.

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nandomrumber 3 hours ago | parent [-]

All the more reason to be aware of who you’re sharing the road with.

I spent a decade cycling for commute in a capital city in Australia. I’m also a tradesman, so I’m well aware that some people actually work on the road.

By being a pedestrian or cyclist, you’re literally in other people’s workplace.

Delivery drivers, construction workers, breakdown services, road maintenance, electricians, crane operators, cars for hire, emergency services, light rail operators.

As a pedestrian or cyclists, or motorbike rider, you’re particularly vulnerable.

Sometimes you need to get out of the way.

Share the road.

	▲	saagarjha 2 hours ago \| parent \| next [-]
		Working on the road does not give you priority on the roads. If anything, if you’re making money off it, maybe you should be more mindful of the commons you’re using for your profession.
	▲	inquirerGeneral 2 hours ago \| parent \| prev [-]
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