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Originally Posted by Rolson08
I can't believe we even have to have this conversation. I have ridden a bicycle on paths all over the United States and it is a common practice to advise others, (walkers, joggers, even other bicyclists) of the intent to pass, by whatever means necessary. Many trails actually have notices posted to make your presence known when passing. To avoid someone stepping into your path, announce your presence early enough to make sure a collision can be avoided. The ones that get me are those wearing ear buds that wouldn't hear a freight train approaching!
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When I was a kid, we were all taught to use our bell if we had one, NOT a horn if we had one (because that can be too startling, which is dangerous), and call out "on your left!" if we didn't have a bell.
The horn was in case there was actual danger (not just a "heads up), or a car in front of us stopped at the light, the light turned green, and they were just sitting there not trying to go.