“They [cyclists] look and act differently to typical ‘humans’, they move in a mechanical way, and their faces are not often seen by motorists, blocking empathic responses that might humanize them,” the authors write. “If dehumanization of cyclists is occurring, this could be contributing to the hostility and aggression experienced by cyclists on the road.”
That is about the stupidest thing I have ever read. This is what their study indicated? What a farce. Someone needs a new job.
The issue is always about sharing the road, and the complete opposite opinions of both the rider and the driver.
Clyde
For the most part, there is no real issue. The mental issue is that motorist's indignation is inconsistent with the inconvenience that bicyclists really pose.
I see things a little differently Paul.
One of the main problems is the "the law says I have the right away and by God I'm gonna take it no matter what" types create a dim view of bicyclists. While these are few they tend to set the tone for the majority.
The other main problem is the dim view that motorists allow themselves to get.
The bikers that ride two abreast, middle of the lane, run stop signs and a multitude of other rudeness make all of the bikers look bad.
A few days ago a biker ran a stop sign and I had to hammer the brakes very hard to keep him from being a spot on the pavement, lol, I had a good mind to run the retard off the road and cave his face in, it really pissed me off because I'm the one who would have had to go through the investigation and live with the fact that I killed the guy.
On thing the dumbasses need to learn is that the right away doesn't do you any good if your dead.
Paul
"I'd rather see a sermon than hear a sermon".... D.A.D.
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