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purple hayes
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 Posted: 03/26/03 - 14:23 Post subject: How's my driving? Call (800) 123-4567
So I'm riding to work this morning and the last little leg of my ride can get a little hairy because I have to ride for about 1.5 mi. on a 4 lane road w/ a raised median.
I'm pedaling along and this 18 wheeler comes barreling down beside me within inches of me.  I could have stuck my elbow out and hit his trailer. I couldn't go any farther right of I'd have wrecked for sure, the shoulder is dirt and rough and junky.
Once he got past me I pedaled like mad to catch back up with him. Got his truck number and the 800 number to call for a complaint.
Called in my complaint right before lunch and talked to a guy that handles them. He took down the time and place info and apologized and said goodbye. I asked if I'd hear back from him, and he said probably not.
Now that I'm back from running, I think I should insist on an apology (either written or verbal) from the driver. That's a bunch of crap the he didn't move over in to the other lane. He risked my life for his convenience. 
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copteacher
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Posted: 03/26/03 - 14:25 Post subject:
a lot of people John would've called 911 you did right. I am sure if a bunch of complaints are received about the driver something will likely be done.
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shelflifers
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Posted: 03/26/03 - 14:26 Post subject:
Wonder if Assclown-truck-driver was related to anyone that hit your kids?
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purple hayes
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Posted: 03/26/03 - 14:28 Post subject:
| rtpd113 wrote: | | a lot of people John would've called 911 you did right. I am sure if a bunch of complaints are received about the driver something will likely be done. |
The complaint line guy said that if he gets 2 or more complaints that they'll serious look at letting him go.
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TriBob
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Posted: 03/26/03 - 14:32 Post subject:
| purple hayes wrote: | | rtpd113 wrote: | | a lot of people John would've called 911 you did right. I am sure if a bunch of complaints are received about the driver something will likely be done. |
The complaint line guy said that if he gets 2 or more complaints that they'll serious look at letting him go. |
Thats like HS if one more person goes to the nurse they are sending everyone home 
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rolling rock
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Posted: 03/26/03 - 14:38 Post subject:
that is too close for comfort PH
did i need to hear that today??? that some PIG of a truck driver with God knows what dangling from his rear view mirror, nearly knocked you into next week cuz he's got zero tolerance for anything that isn't sitting on it's a$$?? as if your week hasn't been "hectic" enough???? 
i think we should all call the number.
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thegman
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Posted: 03/26/03 - 14:38 Post subject:
| purple hayes wrote: | | rtpd113 wrote: | | a lot of people John would've called 911 you did right. I am sure if a bunch of complaints are received about the driver something will likely be done. |
The complaint line guy said that if he gets 2 or more complaints that they'll serious look at letting him go. |
Give me the numbers and what road you were on and I'll call 'em too.
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Erstwhile Lurker
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Posted: 03/26/03 - 14:47 Post subject: Re: How's my driving? Call (800) 123-4567
| purple hayes wrote: | | So I'm riding to work this morning and the last little leg of my ride can get a little hairy because I have to ride for about 1.5 mi. on a 4 lane road w/ a raised median. |
I'd take the hairless route from now on so you'll live to dial 1-800-MY-NEXT-BIRTHDAY.
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purple hayes
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Posted: 03/26/03 - 14:49 Post subject: Re: How's my driving? Call (800) 123-4567
| Erstwhile Lurker wrote: | | purple hayes wrote: | | So I'm riding to work this morning and the last little leg of my ride can get a little hairy because I have to ride for about 1.5 mi. on a 4 lane road w/ a raised median. |
I'd take the hairless route from now on so you'll live to dial 1-800-MY-NEXT-BIRTHDAY. |
There is no hairless route. My only other option is a 6 lane road.
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Cappy
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Posted: 03/26/03 - 14:51 Post subject:
I wondered how those numbers worked. Good you called PH. Perhaps maybe this guy will hear about it.
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genie
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Posted: 03/26/03 - 14:59 Post subject:
| thegman wrote: | | purple hayes wrote: | | rtpd113 wrote: | | a lot of people John would've called 911 you did right. I am sure if a bunch of complaints are received about the driver something will likely be done. |
The complaint line guy said that if he gets 2 or more complaints that they'll serious look at letting him go. |
Give me the numbers and what road you were on and I'll call 'em too. |
I was thinking that very same thing....... 
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jrjo
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Posted: 03/26/03 - 16:03 Post subject:
| purple hayes wrote: | | rtpd113 wrote: | | a lot of people John would've called 911 you did right. I am sure if a bunch of complaints are received about the driver something will likely be done. |
The complaint line guy said that if he gets 2 or more complaints that they'll serious look at letting him go. |
or if he actually runs over somebody.. what a line o'hooie.
And then he does get fired for complaint calls, but can only remember being told about that one cyclist outside of 'lanta. So now a pissed driver has it in for you. Dang situation is a lose-lose.
This country definitely needs more bike lanes/trails or less morons. Both equally hard to get done.
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