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Not Everyone Thinks Like You
Try to be an example, but don't assume someone else is going to act exactly as you would. Be aware of your surroundings. Keep your composure. Don't get triggered. Don't overreact.
Manuel Enrique
October 17, 2023
We arrived at an intersection. There was a protected bike lane on the right side of the street, next to the cars. The light was red. We were riding our bikes. My girlfriend was riding in front of me. The light turned green, we started pedaling, and as she was about to cross the intersection, a pickup truck turned right. Completely overlooking the fact that when you turn right, you have to check for pedestrians or bikers crossing.
He didn’t. And he hit my girlfriend with the side of the vehicle. She was able to unclip her shoes from the pedals as she was falling, and luckily managed to lean into the car before hitting the ground. The car stopped and she was able to hop back in her bike.
We immediately began yelling at the driver to be careful, stressing that it was his duty to check his mirrors while making a turn. Since his windows were closed, we were not sure if he heard us.
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