Originally Posted by
nhluhr
One technique I use when riding on very curvy roads (with blind-ish corners) is to ride closer to the center of the lane on sharp right-hand turns. I know that sounds counter-intuitive, but a driver coming around the bend will see you MUCH SOONER when you're farther left. Of course, as soon as you hear their car coming around the bend, you should also start making your way to the right. That way, they get the most notice of your presence and you give them clearance to pass if it's safe.
Yep. I have started doing the same thing. I am still not entirely comfortable doing it, but I beleive I am safer for it. Not only will the driver see you sooner, but I stay towards the center of the lane until I am certain they have slowed to a appropriate speed before attempting a pass. Otherwise, I have had many drivers never even tap the brakes. They just fly past on a blind curve or hill whether there is an oncoming car or not.