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It's a bitter daily battle on the streets of Germany, pitting aggressive cyclists against aggressive drivers. Claiming the right of way might trigger a verbal attack - or even a collision. In Berlin alone, more than 6,000 bikers are involved in accidents each year. Meanwhile, politicians are hard-pressed to find solutions to stop the road rage.
It's a bitter daily battle on the streets of Germany, pitting aggressive cyclists against aggressive drivers. Claiming the right of way might trigger a verbal attack - or even a collision. In Berlin alone, more than 6,000 bikers are involved in accidents each year. Meanwhile, politicians are hard-pressed to find solutions to stop the road rage.
