polla2256 Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Its not all about what is worn in terms of > visability (I'm a cyclist, motorcyclist, hgv > license holder and car driver). A big element in > these circumstances is how humans perceive shape > and movement, plus the fact that we don't process > every bit of info represented in front of us. > > Unfortunately this means some of our thought and > action is subconscious, hence the fact we don't > always see things that are there or perceive not > to have seen it. So really its only your fault in > so far as you are human, you reacted correctly and > avoided incident so well done. > > As for cyclists I suggest reading or even paying > for motorcycle training (I find it really helps on > my cycle commute). Some basic techniques are > carrying out life saver checks, understanding > SMIDSY avoidance tactics (Sorry Mate I Didn't See > You) and how / when to use them - there is an > extremely good article on the internet (somewhee) > written by a fighter pilot / motorcyclist on this, > the other important technique is lane dominance > and positioning (open the gate close the gate > technique). > > We cant (and shouldn't) always blame each other, > yes there are a few muppets about but only a few, > ultimately we must take on a degree of > responsability ourselves irrespective of how we > get around. Excellent post.