"Mrcheerful" wrote in message ...

he began to cross the road in front of the oncoming car while the pedestrian
crossing light was still on red. Last thing he did.

http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/new...clist_s_death/

Not only did he jump a red light, he was also cycling across a pedestrian
crossing.

Would compulsory training followed by a formal test have made a difference?