Pedestrians and Cyclists Help Drivers
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IS there as much friction between pedestrians, cyclists and drivers of motor vehicles as may appear to be the case from a superficial review of the situation? Personally, we believe that this is not nearly so iniportant as it is sometimes made out to be, for in times of stress both those who are walking and cyclists often show great willingness to help drivers of motor vehicles.
This was particularly noticeable during the recent fogs in the Metropolitan area and elsewhere in the country. On one occasion it was practically impossible for motor vehicles to proceed without the help of one or other of these two classes of road user, and the assistance necessary was given generously. At another time we were guided for several miles by cyclists, arid, later, by pedestrians, and we know of instances where the latter have gone miles out of their way and delayed their arrival home by hours, simply to render assistance to strange drivers, both private and commercial, and this without any question, of reward in this world.
Perhaps this is just another example of the manner in which the innate clannishness of Britons expresses itself against the common foe— in this case, fog.