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We often hear of bad drivers, so I thought I'd relate a positive experience.
Last night, it rained heavily, leaving large puddles along my route to work. About half-way to work, I noted a very large puddle (2 lanes wide, one block long) up ahead. The road was 3 lanes wide in each direction, so I moved over to the dry lane (I needed to be in that lane anyway, within a couple of blocks, so not a bad thing). As I got about a quarter of the way past the puddle, I heard a car. Now, if that car passed me at anything close to the speed limit, I would be soaked. However, the driver held back until I was past the puddle before he passed me. At the next red light I had a chance to thank him for his courtesy. There are decent drivers out there. |
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Jeff writes: We often hear of bad drivers, so I thought I'd relate a positive experience. Sure, nothing wrong with maintaining a balanced perspective. Last night, it rained heavily, leaving large puddles along my route to work. About half-way to work, I noted a very large puddle (2 lanes wide, one block long) up ahead. The road was 3 lanes wide in each direction, so I moved over to the dry lane (I needed to be in that lane anyway, within a couple of blocks, so not a bad thing). As I got about a quarter of the way past the puddle, I heard a car. Now, if that car passed me at anything close to the speed limit, I would be soaked. However, the driver held back until I was past the puddle before he passed me. At the next red light I had a chance to thank him for his courtesy. I wouldn't be surprised if your considerate driver also rides bike, and was thereby able to assess and understand your situation with the puddle. There are decent drivers out there. Wouldn't it be a hoot if the driver was someone who posts here? cheers, Tom -- Nothing is safe from me. I'm really at: tkeats curlicue vcn dot bc dot ca |
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Jeff writes: dgk wrote: On Tue, 23 Sep 2008 19:20:40 -0700, (Tom Keats) wrote: In article , Jeff writes: We often hear of bad drivers, so I thought I'd relate a positive experience. Sure, nothing wrong with maintaining a balanced perspective. Last night, it rained heavily, leaving large puddles along my route to work. About half-way to work, I noted a very large puddle (2 lanes wide, one block long) up ahead. The road was 3 lanes wide in each direction, so I moved over to the dry lane (I needed to be in that lane anyway, within a couple of blocks, so not a bad thing). As I got about a quarter of the way past the puddle, I heard a car. Now, if that car passed me at anything close to the speed limit, I would be soaked. However, the driver held back until I was past the puddle before he passed me. At the next red light I had a chance to thank him for his courtesy. I wouldn't be surprised if your considerate driver also rides bike, and was thereby able to assess and understand your situation with the puddle. That was my guess as well. I'd expect so. Still, considering all the bad drivers out there, I really do appreciate the considerate ones, regardless of the reason behind their courtesy. When I drive, I try to look to do right by the cyclists I see. I figure being part of traffic is a social endeavour. It's not the same as a soiree or a business lunch or a wedding reception, but it has its own unique set of conventions, customs and protocols. It nevertheless involves as much interaction with fellow human beans as any other social venue. In fact it involves a /lot/ of interaction, 'cuz when we're part of traffic, we're out there in the world with ... everybody! (What an overwhelming thought.) I rather enjoy getting to encounter so many different people, if usually only fleetingly. I think the vast majority of folks around the world are nice people. That's been my experience, anyway. I really do appreciate your positive post. It's easy to post about occasional horrible or even tragic incidents that occur. But for the most part, life is pretty good, and so are people. It doesn't hurt to be reminded of that. l'Chaim, Tom -- Nothing is safe from me. I'm really at: tkeats curlicue vcn dot bc dot ca |
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"Tom Keats" wrote: (clip) But for the most part, life is pretty good, and so are people. It doesn't hurt to be reminded of that. l'Chaim, Tom ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ If you have that attitude, it affects the way you interact with other people, who unconsciously reflect back the treatment they are receiving. At the end of the day, you will be further ahead, and less tired. l'Moische Leo |
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