Writing in the February 2019 edition of Accident Analysis & Prevention, researcher Laura S. Fruhen of the Future of Work Institute at Curtin University in Perth, Australia said: “Car drivers’ negative attitudes towards cyclists are linked with pro-automobility, but not environmental attitudes.”
An online survey of 308 motorists found antipathy towards cyclists whether or not they were wearing Spandex (Lycra) and riding in groups.
“A significant link between negative attitudes towards cyclists and aggressive behaviour addressed at cyclists was not moderated by the type of cyclist shown,”said Fruhen.
What is the cause of drivers aggression?
Some motorists say cyclists are stealing their space in the road and that they shouldnt be allowed to use the roads.
In a personal experience, I was told I was "slowing" them.
I think bad experience with irresponsable cyclists could influence, in mi city there are a lot of cyclists who ignore red lights, make dangerous turns, etc, so some motorists use this as an argument.
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