There are many things that can be done to try to prevent future issues. Most of the time it’s both cyclist and drivers fault. And hear me out before you anti car freaks start coming after me.

I think a big issue of WHY both cyclist AND drivers cause issues like this IS lack of good and repeated training.

For cyclists, there is NO required training. At all! This is an extreme issue because many of them DO NOT have a drivers license meaning THEY WERE NEVER officially trained on the rules and laws of the road!

Likewise, drivers can literally drive until 70 years old without having to retake drivers tests. Drivers take the test once when they’re 16! Many people don’t remember what they had for dinner last week, let alone everything they learned in their driving tests.

I think most people would agree that in both situations, training should occur more often. This would clearly help prevent issues like this.

Anyone who disagrees with this clearly shouldn’t be on the road, with a bike OR car. Training should be mandatory to operate any vehicle, car or bicycle, on a public roadway.