https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/freaked-out Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 02 May 2026 12:17:42 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/freaked-out#post-779970 Wed, 21 Nov 2012 15:34:02 +0000 Ornella 779970@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Scary stuff and very familiar, similar thing happened to my husband.</p> <p>One word of caution though - I have no idea how it works in the US, but you might want to speak to your insurance or even police, just to cover your back. Although in my husband's incident everything was seemingly OK at the scene, a few days later he got a letter from the police - the guy basically tried to report the incident later, claiming all sorts of nonsense, injuries and damage. The good news was that DH had a witness who made a statement, the car was not damaged so there was no physical evidence of the extent of the 'reported' collision (which hadn't happened at all, so the credibility was basically blown away on this fact alone), but it took time to clear it all out.</p> <p>Bottom line - be kind to strangers, but don't trust anyone when it comes to traffic incidents. Protect your back. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/freaked-out#post-776838 Sat, 17 Nov 2012 00:24:29 +0000 Anonymous 776838@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Crap, I'm sorry. Something similar happened to me years ago, when I took my first, FIRST driving lesson. There was a man delivering goods on bike that came out of nowhere. The instructor did not see him. I did not hit him but he fell off his bike. So scary. That made a very squeamish driver out of me.<br /> Thank God she is OK and your life is unchanged </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/freaked-out#post-774716 Wed, 14 Nov 2012 22:35:03 +0000 catgirl 774716@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would be freaked out too! I am very sympathetic to bikers but I am sure no matter what, people always assume the car is at fault which is annoying. Sounds like this person was unharmed and sensible about the situation. Deep breaths.... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/freaked-out#post-774703 Wed, 14 Nov 2012 22:13:34 +0000 Inge 774703@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a scary experience, Nancy-(( I'm relieved to hear that neither of you were hurt, but it does take time before your heartbeat and pulse go down again. Do take it easy and give yourself time to process everything. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/freaked-out#post-774702 Wed, 14 Nov 2012 22:13:23 +0000 Janet 774702@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, that's got to be so scary! I don't blame you one little bit for being so shaken up. It took me hours to get over it when that truck ran me out of my lane and over a median a couple of weeks ago, even though my car was OK and no one was hurt. The truck just kept on going, but one other driver stopped to make sure I was OK. </p> <p>But something involving a bicycle? That's just so scary. A bike is at such a huge disadvantage to a car. I'm glad everyone is OK, and I hope you got settled down with a nice cup of tea. Or a stiff drink.</p> <p>ETA: My stepson worked for a little while as a bike messenger in Boston while he was at school at Berklee. Suffice to say we worried a lot about him during this time. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/freaked-out#post-774503 Wed, 14 Nov 2012 18:59:44 +0000 rae 774503@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That stinks, I'm sorry you're upset. But as far as possible horrors, this was a best case scenario. </p> <p>Bikers are getting worse and worse out here. Going the wrong direction on the street, delivery bikes going fast through pedestrian areas, not signaling... well, I've ranted about bikes before. The reckless population ruins it for regular riders, too, because drivers then treat all riders poorly. I wish cities were better designed to accommodate bikes. The bike paths we have are wonderful! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/freaked-out#post-774481 Wed, 14 Nov 2012 18:32:42 +0000 Suz 774481@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nancy, how horrible! I hope you are feeling a bit better now. What a scare you must have had! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/freaked-out#post-774478 Wed, 14 Nov 2012 18:29:38 +0000 MsMary 774478@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yikes! How awful! I prescribe a cup of tea ASAP and a nice big glass of wine the minute the sun is over the yardarm!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/freaked-out#post-774376 Wed, 14 Nov 2012 17:02:26 +0000 Diana 774376@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, Nancy, what a horrible experience! I am glad that both you and the cyclist are fine (physically at least) and that she was reasonable about it. Did you know that in Boston cyclists are considered by the law to be pedestrians and so have all the associated rights - I have a friend who was involved in an accident like yours (he had just parked and they were getting out of the car when a cyclist came down *between* the parked cars and the sidewalk and hit the passenger door as it was opened. Nobody was injured but the cyclist was threatening to sue.) </p> <p>I don't drive AND I'm afraid to bike in Boston, for the reasons you've mentioned. These days it seems like walking and public transit are the safest options, if annoying at times. </p> <p>So, as an aside, you know those Hubway bike rental things that have been popping up all over the city? They drive me nuts because you don't need to have a helmet to get a bike from them. And if you don't have your own bike you most likely won't have your own helmet either. I am always seeing inexperienced cyclists on Hubway bikes (that are probably the wrong size for the rider anyway) wobbling around on the busy streets, next to the bus, in traffic, etc. I really want to write to the company or something... not that I have any idea how one would enforce a helmet rule for something like that. But maybe have the unlock mechanism keyed to something in the helmet? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/freaked-out#post-774304 Wed, 14 Nov 2012 15:25:06 +0000 citygirldc 774304@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Mochi,</p> <p>I'm so sorry about the accident and I know how you feel about these bicyclists not obeying the law. They do it here in DC all the time and makes me cringe. I try not to because I always feel like something might happen.</p> <p>Luckily I haven't hit anyone but I've had a cab hit me and then I've also gotten stuck on rail tracks which caused me to fall. Anyway, take deep breaths and luckily you bicyclists was okay. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/freaked-out#post-774245 Wed, 14 Nov 2012 14:23:08 +0000 Mochi 774245@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks. Two years ago in November, I was hit by a car while on my bike. (It was the car's fault, but luckily they were also going very slowly.) Just about a year ago, I had an accident on my bike, no car involvement, where I fractured my shoulder. </p> <p>I live in downtown Boston where cyclists and cars have to coexist. Cars are bad; drivers are on their cell phones. Cyclists are constantly pulling crazy stuff; I'm surprised more of them aren't getting killed. </p> <p>I will feel better in a little while.... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/freaked-out#post-774242 Wed, 14 Nov 2012 14:18:08 +0000 Anonymous 774242@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Mochi, that is so scary and upsetting! Of course your nerves are jangled. But she is okay. Breathe deeply, have a cup of tea. We're here if you want to process it more. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/freaked-out#post-774239 Wed, 14 Nov 2012 14:15:03 +0000 Raisin 774239@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh that's a scary incident! But it's good news she is fine. I really hate that cyclists do not obey traffic laws. It's not ok to just drive up beside cars like that because of exactly what just happened to you! But, a lot of them just do what they want. Sorry you had the close call, but glad she realized it was her fault and you're both ok. Hopefully you can relax now! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/freaked-out#post-774226 Wed, 14 Nov 2012 13:54:45 +0000 Mochi 774226@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I was driving home from dropping DH off for his physical therapy. A block from my house, I hit a cyclist. No, to be precise, she hit me. She's perfectly okay. I was stopped and signalling to turn right. I started initiating the turn when she came up on my right. She bounced off me but because I had no speed, she was fine. The right-hand side mirror is broken. She immediately apologized and said it was her fault, and we exchanged numbers. </p> <p>I asked her if I could take her to the hospital but she didn't want to go. She was fine and I'm completely upset. My life could have been changed forever. </p> <p>It happened fifteen minutes ago. </p> <p>I don't feel safe on my bike, and now I'm worried about driving. Cyclists are not careful at all. I'm so upset. I need to calm down. </p>