I don't think this person took aim at a bike rider. I do think they acted recklessly & without regard to the safety of the person in front of them. They were obviously passing where passing is not allowed (intersection) and were apparently driving too fast.

Regarding what I do in similar circumstances, I was behind a bike (slow hybrid not a road bike) on Clark Blvd headed toward MTSU. The car in front of me passed him close and fast only partially going into the other lane which was COMPLETELY clear. I slowed and drove behind him giving him cover until I turned onto Highland. It took less than 2 minutes, probably less than 1. If it were acceptable to speed around anyone slower than us, we wouldn't have 15 mph school zones & could simply speed past tractors & cars going slower than us without consideration of road conditions like intersections or construction zones.

Yielding right of way to the slower or less maneuverable person is a common theme no matter the transportation means. Row boat has right of way over sail boat which has right of way over power boat etc. There are comparable rules in the air.

As far as judging driver's actions, YOU are at fault whenever YOU hit someone from behind. Drivers are responsible for controlling their car. End of story. A little care would have avoided this whole thing. Jay is fortunate.