Originally Posted by
Sorg67
That has not been my observation. I almost always come to a complete stop in a car and rarely come to a complete stop on my bicycle. My practice is similar to the practice of most I ride with and see on the road.
I think we should stop more. I have started to slow down more. But I only come to a complete stop for major roads or if there are vehicles in my way.
My behavior in my motorized vehicles is about the same as it is on my bikes. I slow to the point where I can stop in less than 3 feet if need be. If there is no traffic, I continue through. If there is traffic approaching at all (like I can see them, they can see me), I stop, usually just to make sure they are stopping also if it's a 4-way, or if it's a cop.
It sucks having to come to a complete stop in my velo. That thing weighs 80 lbs, and takes a bit of work to get rolling again.