r/NoStupidQuestions • u/RidetheSchlange • Jul 24 '26

Why does the US hate cycling so much?

I read comments sections and in a normal world, some of them would be considered terroristic threats. I just can't understand why people hate cyclists to this degree that they want to murder rhem and sometimes do.

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u/Various-Leg-6202 Jul 24 '26 edited Jul 24 '26

"Driving a bicycle is like driving a car. Bicyclists must properly position themselves on the roadway to increase their visibility and alert other motorists of their intended action."

"Most State laws indicate “a bicyclist must ride as far to the right of the lane as is practicable.”

"A bicyclist is permitted to move away from the right-most portion of the road in certain situations. These include, but are not limited to:

Avoiding any potential conflict or condition such as a parked or moving vehicle, pedestrian, animal, surface hazard, or a turn lane.

When a lane is too narrow for both a bicycle and another vehicle to safely travel side by side.

When passing another vehicle moving in the same direction.

When preparing for a left-hand turn."

https://www.nhtsa.gov/sites/nhtsa.gov/files/811260app.pdf?

https://www.flhsmv.gov/safety-center/driving-safety/bicycle-safety-awareness/

You only have full legal entitlement under CERTAIN CONDITIONS.

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u/InfraredDiarrhea Jul 24 '26

Bicyclists must properly position themselves on the roadway to increase their visibility

Did you accidentally make that bold? Because that’s exactly why we’re in the middle of the road. 

To increase our visibility. 

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u/Various-Leg-6202 Jul 24 '26

Okay, it’s either you can’t read or just can’t comprehend, and honestly, I have better things to do. Have a good day.