June 23, 2009 at 7:21 pm
#20086
bigguybbr
Participant
I probably would have lightly applied the rear brake just enough to get the indicator light to turn on, judge if the car behind slowed up any, and if so, slow down, the whole time with an escape route in mind. When I want the attention of the driver behind me I tend to tap the breaks a few times, as a flashing light garners more attention than a solid light. I’ll do this even when stopped at an intersection to make sure approaching vehicles see me.
Reasons I wouldn’t have spead up to blow past kids
1. They are kids, and kids are irrational and unpredictable. I don’t approach anything unpredictable with any amount of speed on my bike.
2. They have the least saftey equipment if anyone in the scenario and are therefore the most vulnerable.