Originally Posted by
grizzly59
I’ve seen 2 near misses between SUVs and ambulances with the lights and sirens going in the last couple months. Full daylight, turning at intersections. That gives me a hint as to my visibility on a bike. Don’t get killed out there.
I experienced something similar recently. Stopped at a light (in my car) that turned green, but I could hear sirens approaching rapidly, so I stayed put. The idiot behind me was blowing his horn and gesturing wildly for me to go. I honestly thought he was going to drive around me, until he saw the fire engine scream through the intersection, full lights, sirens, and that air horn.
When drivers aren't paying attention, everything is invisible to them.