Is it worth reporting dangerous driving to the police ?

[EnPassant]

I'm still learning roadcraft (and indeed in general) but the more I've read this forum, the further I've moved out. Of course there's a eventual limit to my behaviour modification, even riding close to the kerb is safer than directly into oncoming traffic .

As a slight aside, since a lot of roads have parked cars, I will always be at least an opened car door away from them, so apply the same to the kerb. I guess that's about a metre.

 

[Kevin Alexander]

You have the basics down. Don't feel intimidated by people shouting or beeping at you. Be comfortable and safe.

When I commute I tend to be in the middle of the roads because of the parked cars but in the countryside I can be more into the pavement or side track as the roads are quieter but slimmer

 

[Accy cyclist]

If that's the case then he should make himself more clear. An inexperienced cyclist could read it and start riding hugging the kerb all the time

Thank you Globati, that is what i meant. To clarity i mean hug the kerb even with the left foot unclipped to balance yourself if you should wobble. Do anything to avoid the dangerous driver hitting or clipping you. Even if it means losing your balance and falling onto the kerb. A bruised elbow or shoulder is better than being hit. Some of the vicious bastards out there WILL hit you on purpose then think they'll be able to explain their actions in court and be let off.

I explained what i meant later in the thread. You obviously missed it.

 

[rossw46]

I appreciate all the advice and replies. It's unlikely I'm going to be able to get to a police station anytime soon with my work schedule, so I'm going to take this one on the chin, I'll post the video up in a new thread later on, get a few more opinions on whether it was too close, or I'm being silly. I've had nothing similar since then, that vehicle did shake me up good though !