Originally Posted by
I-Like-To-Bike
Why are other cyclists obligated to hear your "announcements" about your passing maneuvers? Why not just pass with an appropriate clearance? Do you also make "announcements" about all your passing maneuvers while driving an automobile?
Yes. It is called a "turn signal."
Since the idea is to communicate one's intent to others around them in an efficient manner, turn signals have been found to be efficient in communicating the intent to others...