Originally Posted by
Papa Tom
>>>I concede, it can be obnoxious when a rider moves to the front of the queue at red lights (thereby making everyone re-pass them)<<<<
Oops! I didn't realize this is wrong. I go to the front of the cue so that everyone knows where I am and so I'm not in anyone's blind spot. Then, from the far right of the lane, I make sure to make eye contact with the driver right beside me. When the light changes, I proceed forward and subtly wave the cars on, as if to ensure them that I am not about to make any crazy moves and that it is OK to pass. Usually, I get a "thank you" wave from the drivers afterward.
Crap! I don't want to be "obnoxious." Can somebody explain why I shouldn't be doing this?
I really do not see what is wrong with this as I think about it. For example, today there was a long line when I pulled up to a stop light.... about 15 cars back. If I stayed in the 16th position, the cars might be pissed that they didnt make the light but if I moved up a little ahead of the first car and off to the right side a little (granting I see no turn signals turning right and in this case if that happens, I stay behind them) because it lets them see me and everyone can make the light.