How they react to you on the road is different but the problem is the same - they don't take account of the fact you are a cyclist.

White van men seem to view you with contempt.

They see you, but ignore you and try and squeeze past or speed past wether it is safe or not.

Doesn't matter if there is a set of ladders on the side - Dave wants to get past.

The only time a car has come into contact with was when a white van's wing mirror shoved me as I waited at the lights at the junction of Midland Way Froghall Lane.

I'm not sure if it's a macho thing - they're the big men in the powerful van in a hurry, and biker boy can just live then consequences.

Young women drivers - and I don't want to seem like an appaling chauvanist - have a different problem.

They see you by drive merilly on as if you are not there.

It's the contempt the White van display, but no apparent grasp of what they should do.

I often see them at roundabouts waiting to pull out as I go round, and just pulling out in front of me as if I am not there.

I've noticed while driving young women drivers often cut corners when turning.

I think it's the same problem - they seem mentally disconnected from the potential danger, and more concerned with a smooth drive.

The again, considering I am banned form driving company cars after three car related incidents in a month, perhaps I should keep my mouth shut.