Originally Posted by
oldster
I used to say "on your left" but I suppose its like "column Left march", they get confused, so I just yell "passing",hopefully loud enough to hear it over the ear buds,or in case the hearing aid isn't turned up...
Bud
I do the same, but modify it with "Passing on your left". On occasion when someone is on the wrong side of an MUP (actually in my area they are labeled as bike trails) I call out "Passing on your right." Seems to work as long as I do the "passing" bit first. I think the other thing I see if people waiting until they are too close before calling out. This can easily startle folks. I always try to call out early enough that I have time to stop should this misunderstand and move where I'm headed.
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