Originally Posted by
bjorke
yeah, drivers who do mean well do strange things. I'm especially (not) fond of those who slow down and shadow me just a few feet behind on my 7-o'clock. I try to wave them on past...
Originally Posted by
genec
When I drive, if I shadow a cyclist in that manner, it is because I want to avoid right hooking the cyclist. But of course I also use turn signals to indicate my intention.
So few motorists seem to understand what a turn signal is.
I get on their 6 and leave plenty of distance between me and them. The law requires motorists to move as far right as practicable before a right turn, so I do that. I don't want the bicyclist to be afraid that I'm going to try and pass and turn in front of them. Also, by doing this, I get drivers behind me to to do the same. It's the lemming effect.