Share the Road

Life is a largely valued thing in this world. So why put someone else’s life in threat for your stupidity? This is a common question for many people who ride their bikes on roads for transportation and recreation. Like cars cyclists have the right to use the public roads for transportation. Some motorists don’t seem to understand this simple concept. Road rage haunts the minds of motorists who become frustrated to see a cyclist that is biking on a road at a speed that doesn’t meet the speed limit for a car. After this particular kinds of people begin to get flustered they often partake in aggressive actions towards cyclists that include, yelling with vulgar content, driving very fast, and driving very close to the cyclist to scare them. When this type of aggressive behavior is exhibited to intimidate the rider, accidents can occur which is the main cause for cyclist to vehicle accidents.

As a cyclist myself I have personally seen many of these actions. Some personal account that I have include, getting yelled at, honked at, and driven by at high speeds that come within 2 feet of my handle bars. This type of action just seems totally un needed to me.

Things like bike lanes are being created and promoted by many city officials, but even with this type of alternative, some roads will not be compatible to bike lanes which leaves the need for bikers to ride along with cars. A better cooperation needs to be made between riders and motorists as to prevent future accidents that can result in injury and even death.

Different groups have began to support the awareness through things such as license plates that say “Share the Road”, across the top of the license plate. This short little phrase incorporates so much meaning that can save many lives. I hope this message can finally get through the thick skulls of many motorists. But it can not just take a few people to facilitate this change; its going to take all of you to chip in through a role model, public support, and awareness throughout your community. If this just saves one life, it will be worth it. So join the movement and save a life. In the long run it will be worth it and you might even thank yourself when a driver slowly passes you on a country road. So just do it, save a life.



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