1.7.07
M533 TPU pulls out without looking

As I was riding along Carlton Way yesterday (towing my trailer), this
car pulls out of the Carlton Arms car park, apparently oblivious to my
presence.  My shouts of `oi' and `look where you're going' seemed to
have no effect - the driver doesn't even look round.

Looking at the video I think I should probably have reduced my speed
rather more aggressively, to give myself a bit more space, and
generally left a bigger gap in front of me.  Although I had a good
view of the road situation (much better than the camera, which can't
see over the car), the driver might have decided to stop or maneouvre
suddenly for some reason not related to the road environment.  I might
then have have had to swerve or stop very abruptly, and the bike is
less responsive with the trailer, of course.  I should be more careful
not to allow idiocy by other road users to upset me and cloud my own
judgement.

On the other hand, my cautious and defensive road position as I passed
the pub proved very valuable.  This kind of incident demonstrates why
gutter cycling is a bad idea.