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Your views- Cyclists
Sean Van Boven, 45, thinks motorists are considerate.
Do motorists take enough care around cyclists?
This poll ended on 11 February 2012.
Yes, they're fine
Cyclists need to be more careful themselves
Motorists could be a bit more careful
Not at all, I've had some close calls
This is not a scientific poll. The results reflect only the opinions of those who chose to participate.
Three cyclists had collisions with vehicles in the city on Tuesday. We asked if people thought motorists give enough consideration to cyclists on the road.
Sean Van Boven, 45, beneficiary, of Riccarton, said motorists are considerate.
``I lived in Darwin for 20 years, and the cyclists over there are mad. I've been back a year and have noticed they are a lot more careful here. I reckon there should be more bike tracks around the city, especially with the amount of clear space around now.''
Sharon Tahuhu, 50, homemaker, of St Albans.
``No, motorists aren't considerate. I used to ride a bike and the drivers were shocking. Driver education needs to be better.''
Dana Martin, 16, student, of Burnside, said drivers don't give cyclists enough respect.
``I used to ride a bike to school and I got hit by a car reversing out of a driveway. I got a big fright. Give cyclists more room and respect cycle lanes.''
Marcia Cockburn, 82, retired, of Fendalton.
``I think both drivers and cyclists have got to be on the lookout, especially the drivers. Cyclists make mistakes which make them vulnerable.''
Harriet Clack, 20, student, of Addington.
``I think motorists do respect cyclists, you don't see cars on cycle lanes. My sister rides and she loves it, she hasn't had any problems with cars.''
Nick Tucker, 27, between jobs, of West Melton, said motorists don't always respect cyclists, ``especially in the city.''
``It's easy to ride in the country but I can see there would be problems in the city. But if everyone is polite and sticks to the road rules there shouldn't be issues.''
Anthony Voyce, 53, between jobs, of Linwood, said motorists don't consider cyclists.
``I have had several bad experiences so I don't cycle any more. Motorists are oblivious to cyclists, they are so focussed on other cars that they don't see us. It was always me who had to be on the ball.''
Amy Taylor, 20, student, of Spreydon, said motorists aren't considerate.
``I used to cycle to school and had a few close calls. Perhaps with cycle lanes and warning signs cyclists would be safer.''
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