Letting cars go / Unilegs / Groin... toughness

[Milosboy]

Originally Posted by aarons

People in cars often stop when they have the right of way thinking that they are somehow being helpful. This leads to an awkward standoff where no one knows who should go first. I usually just dismount and wave them on. As irritating as that is, it's safer that way.

I agree. They wait for me when it'll be at least 8-9 seconds until I'm even at the intersection... just go, people. I'm not going to magically warp in front of your car as soon as you start moving.
Then there's the folks at 4-way stops that WILL NOT MOVE until you motion to them or dismount, even though they may have gotten there first.

Traffic laws are there for a reason, and that reason is because it's easier and safer for everyone. I know they think they're being helpful... but it's really more irritating than not.

[onewheeldave]

Originally Posted by aarons

I've found this to be true. People in cars often stop when they have the right of way thinking that they are somehow being helpful. This leads to an awkward standoff where no one knows who should go first. I usually just dismount and wave them on. As irritating as that is, it's safer that way.

It can be useful to just idle in that situation- I usually also just look down at the road directly in front of me, as that both helps me to idle and kind of gives the hint to the car driver that it's time for him/her to move

[RollsRoys]

Originally Posted by Milosboy

I agree. They wait for me when it'll be at least 8-9 seconds until I'm even at the intersection... just go, people. I'm not going to magically warp in front of your car as soon as you start moving.
Then there's the folks at 4-way stops that WILL NOT MOVE until you motion to them or dismount, even though they may have gotten there first.

I've been riding out on the roads and sidewalks around here lately. I find that if I see this situation about to happen, and yeah I also agree people do it a lot, I will just slow down to a crawl speed while I'm still a ways away and make eye contact and generally they will get the hint they can go, or they end up looking real dumb for waiting that long and you can just ride by.

It's a great way to practice your slow speed riding.