joustmaster
offcumdun
On my old commute - a 5 mile journey from N4 to SE1 - I would jump 18 out of the 20, depending on traffic and people. I'm still learning my new route so am jumping far less at the moment.
I jump the lights because its quicker. And also to get out of the way of other traffic at a junction before they start maneuvering.
The two times I have been hit by a vehicle has been due to starting at a light and the car behind me trying to overtake me and turn left at the same time.
One of the times I had a strong primary position, and the car had to really work to get round to hit me.
If you know the road and the lights, you can jump them safely, and without inconveniencing anyone else.
Sometimes I am even glad of a red light to jump, as it can make some junctions safer.
I don't recall anyone ever shouting or beeping, although I am sure it must have happened.
Where as, I regularly have a driver bubbling with rage, and sometime threatening me, at my taking of primary position.
I can't abide a cyclist not stopping at a zebra crossing. Thats just being selfish.
I jump the lights because its quicker. And also to get out of the way of other traffic at a junction before they start maneuvering.
The two times I have been hit by a vehicle has been due to starting at a light and the car behind me trying to overtake me and turn left at the same time.
One of the times I had a strong primary position, and the car had to really work to get round to hit me.
If you know the road and the lights, you can jump them safely, and without inconveniencing anyone else.
Sometimes I am even glad of a red light to jump, as it can make some junctions safer.
I don't recall anyone ever shouting or beeping, although I am sure it must have happened.
Where as, I regularly have a driver bubbling with rage, and sometime threatening me, at my taking of primary position.
I can't abide a cyclist not stopping at a zebra crossing. Thats just being selfish.
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