My first accident

1.15 PM on Monday afternoon. I pulled out of my parking lot and was about to take a right turn to go South. I was on my way to see Jas off at the airport. A bicycle driver is driving straight and in flash of seconds, I realized I hit him. I could not believe my eyes at the first instance. I got down of my car and started apologizing coz the man started screaming on top of his voice as if all hell broke loose. He asked me to "park my car"[My first mistake] and I did that. Secondly, he called the police. By this time, I was almost into tears. The guy aggravated the situation by asking for my Driver's license, information, my phone number and blah blah blah. I think, everything in life is aligned properly. Had I not found my license yesterday, I would have been responsible for yet another offense. I thank God for saving me a lot of trouble. Plus, he started giving me gyaan as to how I should look on the left and right before I pull off my car on the street. Can't imagine in three years of my driving experience, I would hit a bicycle rider and he would actually advise me on the basics of driving. I immediately called two of my good friends (A and P) and one of them is actually quite informed about handling such stuff. P, drove his car from his house to mine in straight 10 minutes [I dont know how]!! The bicycle rider from how he sounded has run into a lot of accidents before. Coz, he almost shocked me by saying that his bicycle costs 1500$..Is he crazy or what?? Then he says "the rim of the cycle is a little damaged, the chain has come off" etc etc. He then adds "This is why, you have insurance" I did not utter a word to this guy as I was damn pissed. The police finally came and this person says "I have all the info from her and there is not much damage. I will take this cycle to the bicycle shop and get an estimate of damage". The police never looked into my ID, did not ask me for my insurance and told him "if you have sorted it out amongst yourself, there is nothing much left for me to do" After the polic left, this guy got on his cycle and started riding it again, much to my amusement! He was making a huge drama over the whole thing, when in reality the way he actually behaved was strange! He wasnt hurt and if his bicycle chain had indeed come off, how can he ride it?? Either he knows, I mean no harm to him or either he thinks I am plain stupid. My looks dont suggest either of them. And if he indeed slams a hefty bill in front of me, I also have evidence. We clicked a picture of him riding his bicycle immediately after the so called"accident". First of all, he dude was super smart. He asked me to park my car and his bicycle lay on the spot of the "accident". Thats what I was told by P, never move your vehicle from the spot even if it stops the entire traffic. Secondly, I should carry my digicam everyday. I think, I have to yet learn a lot of things. Especially, how to handle cunning people. As of now, yet another important lesson learned. Never mess with "Bicycle riders and Pedestrians" Do not get intimidated if someone screams on top of his voice Do not forget the basics of driving After all this drama, I got back home. Quite shaken up actually and I am spending the sunny day locked in my apartment. Making notes in my blog, for future reference!