Operators Manual

Nothing too dramatic or out of the ordinary on this ride.  Just another close call like most of the others.  Riding over poorly maintained roads (excuse the bouncy video) when all the sudden there is a car approaching too quickly and too closely.  I move over a bit closer to the curb to avoid being hit, then surprise, surprise... catch up to the driver at a stop light right ahead (funny how much of a rush people are in to get to the next stop light.  You save ZERO seconds by passing me unsafely most of the time).  As is usually the case, when i carefully roll up to his window and motion to him, he rolls the window down and looks puzzled.  While the light remains red, I gently educate him to the law and point out that had he hit me "I end up dead, and you end up in jail - which isn't good for anyone."  The driver states that he will have to check his owners manual.  I could barely contain my laughter - since when do owners manuals state *any* of the laws?  (Not to mention I find it unfortunate that there is so little regard for others and awareness of surroundings that such laws are required).  Now I could be wrong... maybe the owners manual does state 'Do Not Kill People With This Vehicle' - I've never owned a car, so can't say I've looked at the owners manual

While not apologetic, this driver (as most of them tend to) seemed to at least consider what I was saying.  When the car in front of him turned right on red, he allowed me to move back in front of him and take the lane.  Hopefully he learned to share the road (without bloodshed), and next time he sees a cyclist will be a bit more careful