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Old 02-27-05, 08:07 AM
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Jean Beetham Smith 
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On a 2 lane street, I pass on the right. I also pull forward so I am visible to the 1st car in case they are not signalling they want to make a right turn. If they are signaling for a right I stop behind them & wait for them to "right on red" At multi-lane intersections, I take the right turn lane to get to the front of the line then lane split the right turn and straight ahead lanes. This puts me in position to be passed by right turning cars, be visible to the straight ahead cars both behind me and oncoming, and more importantly, to be visible to the oncoming left-turners. If the intersection allows, as is often the case at the intersection of 2 multi-lane highways, I will actually pull about a bike length ahead of the stop line to make myself even more visible. I do this partially because I am short and often ride a bike with 2x 24" wheels and extra small frame. I would be prime "I didn't see her" roadkill without these defensive maneuvers.
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