Steve Brown
Good idea. Any suggestions on how to mention this to cyclist when you are driving? Hard sometimes in traffic to get close enough to say something like your red light on the back is has twisted around to the front without seeming to insult the rider or driving like the team car in the Tour.
On Jan 27, 2012, at 10:17 AM, Mark J. Ginsberg wrote:
> I too do this and I try to start with something like, " I don't think you could know, but . . ." or "hey I noticed that . . ."
>
> both of these are not about the person, and hopefully are viewed as helpful
>
> Good one Ron!!
>
> M
>
> Mark J. Ginsberg Berkshire Ginsberg, LLC Attorneys At Law 1216 SE Belmont St. Portland, OR 97214 (503) 542-3000 Fax (503) 233-6874 markjginsberg@yahoo.com mark@berkshireginsberglaw.com www.berkshireignsberglaw.com
> From: Ron Magnus
> To: obra@list.obra.org
> Sent: Friday, January 27, 2012 9:59 AM
> Subject: [OBRA Chat] Driver interaction Something to Consider
>
> For some time now when I notice a car with a brake light that isn't working I will get the driver's attention if I am stopped at an intersection and tell them. Every time so far over the last few years the response has been one of appriciation.
>
> I make sure I am at reasonable distance from the door so that the driver dosen't feel threatend at first. During the warmer time of the year windows are more often open so it's much easier to get the driver's attention.
>
> Just a little tidbit of keeping harmony on the road.
>
> Ron
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