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?
What is the point of moving to the front of the line so everyone sees you? If you didn't cut in front of everyone, it wouldn't matter that they see you or not because they had already been troubled to pass you and should be ahead of you already. If you want to make sure you aren't in a blind spot, just take the lane at the end of the line like any car would have to.