1st- no injuries, little bike damage
I was riding the Kona thru a large retail area; middle of a sunny day. Road was straight & flat. I came across what I would call a business driveway- just a one lane path exiting parking lot & entering roadway. I dont think there was a real stop sign, but an apparent one. Im cruising along > I get about 20' before the driveway > a car is coming out, onto the street > I thought driver will stop and certainly will see me (Im wearing bright yellow/red jersey, screaming yellow tall socks & even have wide orange tape across several spokes of front wheel) > I get directly in front of car, but the car is there too, hitting my bike behind my feet. Driver stopped before causing serious damage (although the chain came off & broke a spoke in rear wheel, causing small wobble). I was so upset/mad I couldnt think straight- didnt think to get the license or call 911 (I dont carry cell). Driver apologized several times; said he didnt see me. Car left; I was able to continue my ride.
What should I have done? I guess driver couldnt be cited since no injuries & little damage. However, he did not stop. How could it have been prevented? I dont think I was in the wrong.
