Have you ever been hit by a oblivious motorist while riding your bicycle?

Question

I was today, and it really changed my attitude toward the world of motorists. This is what happened; I was riding my bike to school this morning to take a History test. When I arrived at the cross street that my school resides, I pushed the "request to walk" button on the light pole, and after I recieved my walking man sign I attempted to simply cross the street. Then a completely oblivious old lady almost slowly crushed me while I was pinned on my bike. She was not too old, about 50-55, and she was looking at the guy on the median handing out church flyers, instead of looking forward. She creeped to a short-lived stop on the big white line, and began to creep forward more. Before I knew it her car was pushing me over, and about to (slowly) roll right over me. The only reason this lady FINALLY stopped was because in my rage I began to pound the crap out of her hood. I went to her window, and commanded, "ROLL YOUR F*CK'N WINDOW DOWN". The next sound I heard was the doors lock!

What gets me is that she wouldn't even crack her window to see if I was alright. I know I can be intimidating when angry, but come on I was just almost crushed to death. Don't you think checking to see if the person you just hit is OK would of been the first RIGHT thing to do in a long list to come?

Luckly I wasn't hurt, but she bent my front wheel and I have to pay for that.

I didn't know that my bike was damaged untill I rode it for awhile. I wish I had made her call the police. Then I would make her insurance fix it (although it will be cheap to fix).

I understand that some bikers are oblivious, and that really hurts the bikers cause. I am very conscience when I ride I keep track of everyone around me, but if I had the cross sign I had to assume that she was just rolling to a stop.

Answer 1

And THAT would be why all people over the age of 50 should be required to take a driving test, written exam, and eye exam every 2 years.

Answer 2

I was hit by a oblivious driver, but I wasnt on my bike. I got the signal to walk across the crosswalk and a car came up and I couldnt see the drivers face to tell if they saw me because his/hers windows were tinted so much, but I assumed because they were at a dead stop, they saw me, so I started walked and was almost out of the cars away and they turned and hit me with the mirror on their car, didnt hurt me much, but they slowed down and I started walking towards the car and they took off. People really should pay attention, I always have my eyes forward when driving. Wasnt sure what to do because I didnt get a plate number and couldnt tell what make the car was (the car was "decked" out ricer style and all the badging was removed).

Answer 3

No, I never have hit a deer, in spite of the undeniable fact that, i became on the thank you to a acquaintances residing house and hit 2 little canines. :( the line is relatively curvy, and that i became following the 20 mph speed shrink, yet suitable once I have been given over the hill, 2 little canines trotted onto the line, and in spite of if the line became dry, i does not have had sufficient length to stop in time. It became the worst journey of my existence. I imediately pulled over and went to the residing house it regarded the canines got here from and recommended them of the twist of destiny. It became their friends canines, yet they have been grateful I a minimum of recommended them. It broke my heart to ascertain them so unhappy! I felt like a terrible individual, even nonetheless there became no longer something i will have executed to evade it. :(

Answer 4

Her insurance should pay for your bike and any injuries you sustained. Unfortunately, its been my experience that the bikers are the oblivious ones.

Answer 5

I've had close calls, but never been hit. Unless you live in a bicycle friendly community, you're not likely to find much sympathy....people love their cars.

Answer 6

No, but I have been hit by oblivious bicyclists while driving my car.