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Jul. 11th, 2008 01:53 pmA Nexperiment
( An update on A Nexperiment )
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This is a review of Masala Zone in Camden.
( An update on A Nexperiment )
JOIN US. FOR SCIENCE.
This is a review of Masala Zone in Camden.
Bicyclists who wear protective helmets are more likely to be struck by passing vehicles, new research suggests.
and what i think is the crux of the matter...
Most adult cyclists know what it is like to drive a car, but relatively few motorists ride bicycles in traffic, and so don’t know the issues cyclists face.
There should definitely be more information on the needs of other road users when people learn to drive, and practical experience would be even better.
and this made me laugh -
To test another theory, Dr Walker donned a long wig to see whether there was any difference in passing distance when drivers thought they were overtaking what appeared to be a female cyclist.
Whilst wearing the wig, drivers gave him an average of 14 centimetres (5.5 inches) more space when passing.
and what i think is the crux of the matter...
Most adult cyclists know what it is like to drive a car, but relatively few motorists ride bicycles in traffic, and so don’t know the issues cyclists face.
There should definitely be more information on the needs of other road users when people learn to drive, and practical experience would be even better.
and this made me laugh -
To test another theory, Dr Walker donned a long wig to see whether there was any difference in passing distance when drivers thought they were overtaking what appeared to be a female cyclist.
Whilst wearing the wig, drivers gave him an average of 14 centimetres (5.5 inches) more space when passing.
