Accident……. Good Bye World….. Good Bye…(almost)

I was nearly got knocked down by a car this afternoon (25 Apr 09) at the zebra crossing at junction of Lentor Ave and Yishun Ave 1 (closest to park). I was riding slowly along side the pavement for pedestrian and crossing the zebra towards the traffic light. As usual, there are hordes of cars making their left turn to town via Lentor Ave.

With all my excuses and the driver’s as well, there must be some way to make traveling or enjoyment of cycling a safer thing. I am surprised that the so-called “accusations” of the other drivers behind the vehicle was pointing that the cyclist was the fault if anything happens.

These are the things that i have observed (some could be my mistakes).

1) i didnt stop the bicycle and push it across the zebra crossing.

2) even though the place might seem isolated, the driver should take an effort to check (left, right, up , down, front and behind aka 360′) before speeding up.

3) driver should slow their vehicle enough at crossings to prevent accidents from happening like kids or bicycles dashing across.

4) the bushes or simply the design of the crossing needs major overhaul. drivers simply cant see pedestrians or any wild animals (ahem)

5) drivers should buckle up their kids, wife or mistress!