Originally Posted by
The Historian
I've seen it four times, and I'm not certain that curve is as "blind" as the OP thinks it is. Also, the driver might have underestimated the speed of the cyclist, and thought he could have completed passing before the curve. That said, I'd follow the cyclist until it was clear, and possibly observe some details of his bike and gear.
There is a double yellow line there for a reason IMHO.
Originally Posted by
JeremyZ
Well, I think you were wrong to 'take the lane'. It may be legal, but it is inconsiderate too.
It is just like the people around here who go 55 mph (the posted limit) in the left lane on the expressway, even though traffic is going at 75 mph all around them. The signs say "Slower Traffic Keep Right" whether slower is 55, 45, or 70, it just keeps traffic moving better.
You don't need to take a whole lane. Why would you do it and slow traffic down? Do you honestly believe you're safer this way? Some road rager may just take you out some day. It is better not to be dead right.
Inconsiderate? He was going actually at or above the speed limit, therefore he wasn't blocking the traffic, plus the double yellow line: nothing should be passing him at this curve.
The driver was clearly an idiot without any imagination.