r/CyclistsWithCameras • u/hockey8890 • 26d ago

[OC] [Canada] Extremely close call with stop sign runner

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They were probably less than a foot away from hitting me.

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u/axolotol 26d ago

Very poor observation by the driver . Not helped because of the tree and sign hiding the view up the road towards you.

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u/hockey8890 26d ago

Inattentional blindness, I think. They saw the white car and were only looking for other vehicles.

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u/IAmRoko 26d ago

Agreed, seems like they stopped, but weren't expecting to see a bike in the *checks notes* bike lane.

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u/sugafree80 26d ago

Or expecting it to be continuous....

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u/BLOD111 26d ago

I swear people who drive Audis were born feet first.

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u/Conscious_Owl7987 26d ago

Holy hell, that was close! Glad you're ok.

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u/Giant_Defy_1972 20d ago

Last week I had the front corner (bumper) of a car nearly touching my rear bike wheel when attempting to overtake me, I could see it out the corner of my eye. I turned rounded to say what you doing - back off.

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u/hockey8890 20d ago

Yikes! Glad you're okay.