Thanks, everyone. All I can say is: "Exactly - take the lane". I do, and will, from now on. Like I said in the narrative, that was a huge lesson learned. Someone was making sure I learned it, too, as well as making sure no one was injured in the process. I count myself lucky and educated!
~~Sara
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