On a bike... In an ambulance.

I think Andrew and VZ helped make a case for why people are able to coorperate in ambulance situations. But Aaron provides an example that has all the components mentioned with the Ambulance Theory in a situation where the same understanding is not realized. What is the difference?

Suggestions:
Peer pressure in the Ambulance model. Everyone around is getting over; so even if some people would not respond appropriately they are pressured into cooperation... Kind of like recycling cans. Some people do it becuase they believe it is the right thing to do. Others do it becuase they feel they have too when they are in a group of people who believe that way. But when that person is alone he will not recycle. The car driver passing a biker has no peer pressure to act appropirately. He is alone and so he doesn't behave well.

Another idea is that sometimes people don't get over and the Ambulance is held up for a minute. This comparison the Ambulance is slowed but no tragedy or serious immediate danger occurs. Of course speed is important but the stress and danger of being hit by a car while on a bike makes each and every uncooperative driver a more significant situation.

Thanks for the input. Give some more.

Please welcome back Brent Woodcox for his second post. I'm sure it will be a great one.