Random encounters

In 2 days, I've had 2 random encounters. Situations where in all my years, I've never been made aware of the correct etiquette for the response

1. Yesterday, while driving home from my dad's, in broad daylight in a town centre, a young gentleman on the pavement decided to drop his kegs and bear his shiny white butt to all. Wife and I found it funny, and I tooted the horn. I felt compelled to acknowledge his great endeavour in some way, he'd obviously put a lot of thought and preparation into his venture. Tooting the horn was all I could think of.

2. Near Whitby, there is a sign pointing to Aislaby. I have passed that sign many, many times, but never taken that turn-off before. I decided today that I would. It was such a tiny skinny road, so I had the car dawdling along at about 15mph max. I saw a cyclist coming towards me. Realising there was very little room to pass, I slowed down to almost a stop. The cyclist also stopped. Very sensible, but then he waved to signal me, so I pulled along side and stopped. "Just to let you know, there's quite a few cyclists on this road, so take care", he said. Ok, very thoughtful of him to warn me for the benefit of his fellow cyclists. The fact that I had the car crawling along before I encountered him would suggest I wasn't being vigilant enough perhaps and needed to be warned? I thanked him for the info, although I couldn't see how it was helpful or relevant in the situation, given that it is my job as a driver to drive such that I can easily and safely stop within the distance I can see to be clear.

 

Sounds like your response was spot-on in both instances to me. After all, you could have called the police in encounter 1 and nutted the cyclist in encounter 2.

 

you should always try to avoid cyclists...they're a bugger to scape off your wheels when you get home

 

Went to my local wooded park yesterday and smiled at a guy in his 30's on his own out of politeness. He later approached me while I was on my own and asked if I was "looking for some fun?"

He became quite embarrassed when I gave him a very puzzled look.

Was quite troubling that there are people like this walking around at the weekend while children are playing nearby.

 

You should've nutted him.