Originally Posted by
groovestew
Were you signalling during your turn? I generally signal before my turn,
Note that, legally, you have to signal
before the the turn. Signalling during the turn isn't very useful because people can
see you turning.
(You may be legally required to maintain the signal through the turn but if it's a choice between signalling and not falling, choosing not to fall is the rational choice.)
Originally Posted by
groovestew
Originally Posted by
college biker
Is it appropriate/legal to start getting into the left lane a block or block and a half before your left turn if you are on a major street (3-4 lanes in each direction), or do you have to wait until you are just about to turn left?
A bike is a vehicle just like any car, so do what you would do in a car. (Answer: yes, it is legal and appropriate.)
"Just about to turn" is a bad technique for you
and the other drivers because it doesn't really give other drivers enough time to react.