Originally Posted by joejack951
On some of the narrow roads I ride on, I don't think drivers would appreciate me taking up another two feet of space to the left of me. I'm already giving myself 3-4 feet on the right which means they need to move into the opposite lane to pass within a reasonable distance (4 (to the right) + 2.5 (bike width) + 3 (to my left) = 9.5 in a ~10 foot wide lane). I do like the idea of turn signals though. I would use them if I had them.
Which brings up an interesting question. If the law says (as it does in AZ) that vehicles must pass with at least 3ft clearance would that 3ft be measured from the handlebar/body of the bike/cyclist or from an flexible breakaway object hanging off the bike that is intended to show the 3ft distance? I would assume the later.
Al